On Oct. 4, L鈥橝rche Comox Valley kicked-off its campaign to raise $3.5 million to construct more safe, affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities.

The event at Native Sons Hall drew a passionate crowd to discuss the critical need in the community.

The event featured award-winning broadcaster Tamara Taggart. An activist and community leader, Taggart shared her story of raising and advocating for her son Beckett who has Down鈥檚 Syndrome.

鈥淲hen L鈥橝rche reached out to me about the event it was an immediate yes鈥�, said Taggart. 鈥淚鈥檓 really interested in L鈥橝rche and in what everyone is doing in the Comox Valley to support people living with disabilities.

鈥淲e don鈥檛 all get to meet face-to-face with adults who are living with an intellectual disability and find out what it鈥檚 like for them. But it鈥檚 the next chapter of my son鈥檚 life and others, and I want to make sure we鈥檙e ready for it.鈥�

Peter Gibson, capital campaign chair for The Anchorage attended the event and noted the event was an inspiring evening.

 鈥�... There鈥檚 clearly a growing interest in how we support community members with developmental disabilities, so they can give back to the community and live their fullest life.鈥�

L'Arche is recognized for its success in building communities and accommodations for people with diverse abilities in the Comox Valley. The Anchorage is L鈥橝rche Comox Valley鈥檚 third planned residence.

Visit larchecomoxvalley.org to learn more about L鈥橝rche and the project. To show your support and donate, call 250.334.8320 or email office@larchecomoxvalley.org