L'Arche Tahoma Hope Community

01/30/2026

Maintenance Specialist Greg installed our TWO new AEDs yesterday! There is one in the Welcome Center entrance and another one in the barn at L’Arche Farm & Gardens.

We hope we never need them AND we feel so much better knowing we have them for the wide community we serve full of people of all abilities. 💚

Thank you, ! Thank you, donors! Thank you, Greg!

01/28/2026

Lily came into the Welcome Center to make L’Arche International magnets we’ll give out as party favors on March 14.

Thanks so much, Lily! Your joy is contagious!

Have you bought your ticket? They are going fast and you won’t want to miss this one-of-a kind spectacular event with people of all abilities supporting one another.

Can’t make it on the 14th? You can still get a bidder number for free by registering for our silent online auction that opens February 27! larchetahomahope.org/auction

🎉🥳🎉

01/28/2026

L’Arche Tahoma Hope is opening applications for a new client! Please see the details below to apply.

⭐What basic qualifications does someone need to apply?
Have a diagnosed intellectual disability
Have an established case manager with WA state and be on a Core waiver or Basic/Basic Plus waiver
Be 21 years of age or older
Have a desire to share life in a community of people

⭐Timeline Process
2/1/2026 - 2/14/2026
Round 1 Application

2/14/26 - 2/21/26
Application Review

2/26/26
Invite selected folks to Round 2 Application

3/12/26
Round 2 Applications due

3/17/25
Narrow to 1 applicant. (If necessary, invite a couple to dinner to help narrow.)

3/17/26-4/25/26
Conversations, time in house/community, getting to know each other

4/27/26
Goal move in date

To Apply:
1. Fill out application found at this link: https://www.larchetahomahope.org/residential-core-member-application/
2. Send assessment and case manager info to treeh@larchetahomahope.org

Questions? Please email Tree Hershberger, Residential Director, at treeh@larchetahomahope.org.

01/20/2026

This spring we will be welcoming a new core member! You might have some questions about this process. Here are some we anticipate:

⭐What basic qualifications does someone need to apply?
Have a diagnosed intellectual disability
Have an established case manager with WA state and be on a Core waiver or Basic/Basic Plus waiver
Be 21 years of age or older
Have a desire to share life in a community of people
⭐How does someone apply?
There will be an application link on the website, which we will share in Latest in L’Arche, on our social media accounts, and with case/resource managers. People will be asked to fill this out and then send their assessment/case manager information to treeh@larchetahomahope.org

⭐What house will the person be welcomed to?
Residential Leadership team discussed this and decided Ananda is best set up to welcome a new core member at this time.

⭐Who decides what person we will welcome?
Residential Leadership team will review applications, meet people, and give input. The final decision will be made by Tree, Residential Director and Katie, Community Leader.

⭐How long will it take?
This will be about a 3 month process.

⭐Why so long?
It’s important to us to make sure it’s a good match for both the core member and for LTH!

Here is what the timeline/process will look like:
*2/1/2026 - 2/14/2026
Round 1 Application
*2/14/26 - 2/21/26
Application Review
*2/26/26
Invite selected folks to Round 2 Application
*3/12/26
Round 2 Applications due
*3/17/25
Narrow to 1 applicant. (If necessary, invite a couple to dinner to help narrow.)
*3/17/26-4/25/26
Conversations/reviewing policies, time in house/community, getting to know each other.
*4/27/26
Goal move in date

⭐If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Tree. Otherwise - stay tuned for the application link coming out in the January 28th Latest in L’Arche.⭐

01/19/2026

👀Wait for the Sasquatch reveal at the end on this! 👀

We are so thrilled to show you the Farmhouse bathroom renovations!! The new and improved facilities are available to Farmhouse core members, staff, the farmers, and the numerous volunteers who work in our community.

Thank you SO MUCH for your generous donations to make this happen!!

We are also grateful to Accessibath for all of their hard work! ility

We have just a bit more to go to cover our costs. See the link in the bio or go to LArcheTahomaHope.org/general-donations to give.

01/16/2026

Here’s a small clip of Tree’s moving eulogy of our long-time community member Sue Hudacek. You can find the full service at the LTH YouTube link in the comments. Tree’s eulogy begins at 38:45.

“It isn’t about some extraordinary moment. It is about many ordinary moments that become extraordinary for they are filled with love.” -Sue Hudacek

01/15/2026

Nancy and Sasquatch had a great time tearing paper while Les looked on.

Are you frustrated? Need to let off a little steam? They suggest you find some paper and give it a go!!

01/14/2026

Did you miss Sue Hudacek's funeral mass last Saturday? Would you like to see it?

Here is our recording. Tree Hershberger's beautiful eulogy starts at about 38:45. You'll also find the slide show with Sue's photos in the comments below.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined with us to celebrate Sue's incredible life whether you were there in spirit or in person. It mattered so much to us!

The community gathered to remember and honor Sue on January 10, 2026 at Holy Disciples Catholic Church in Puyallup.

01/09/2026

Get your tickets to celebrate with L'Arche Tahoma Hope! 🤠 - https://mailchi.mp/larchetahomahope/larche-auction-16543574

01/08/2026

Thank you so much!

Several wonderful donors gave to our automated external defibrillator (AED) fund and we are now able to buy our first AEDs. We are so grateful that we'll be able to respond well in the event of an emergency in our houses, on the farm, and in the Welcome Center.

01/07/2026

Les steps away from sweatshirts and demonstrates how to make L’Arche buttons!

We are grateful gave us the button maker grant! 💙