In 1964, Jean Vanier founded the first l'Arche community welcoming adults with a developmental disability at Trosly-Breuil in France. Today, l'Arche has over 100 communities throughout the world which join together to form the International Federation of l'Arche. THE MISSION OF L'ARCHE-MONTREAL is to create homes where faithful relationships based on forgiveness and celebration is nurtured. To reveal the unique value and vocation of each person. To influence society by choosing to live relationships in community as a sign of hope and love. IN A DIVIDED WORLD, L’ARCHE WANTS TO BE A SIGN OF HOPE.ITS COMMUNITIES, FOUNDED ON COVENANT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIFFERING INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY, SOCIAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AND CULTURE, SEEK TO BE A SIGN OF UNITY, FAITHFULNESS AND RECONCILIATION. To this end, Mr. Angelo Anfossi, a well-respected member of the Italian community and the Honorary President of the Campaign is organizing a fund raising activity for L’Arche Montreal which will be held from May 6, 2001 to May 20, 2001. This campaign Anfossi says is being held under the Honorary Patronage of the Mayor of Montreal, Mr. Pierre Bourque. There will be a raffle and the winners will be announced during a banquet will be held on May 20, 2001. For further Information Call 514-766-6619