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Our 2020 Annual Report is here! Sometimes, it’s good to take a look back. It’s a chance to reflect on all that we’ve been up to, and to check our temperature. As an organization that serves people, it’s important for us to look at the work we do, and hold it against our values and mission. Have we done a…
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Retirement Announcement – Laura Hanley Dear friend of Community Living Guelph Wellington, On behalf of the Board of Directors and Community Living Guelph Wellington, I am both appreciative and saddened to announce the retirement of our Executive Director, Laura Hanley. Laura has been a very effective leader for Community Living Guelph Wellington. She has helped shape our organization’s…
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24 June 2020 Dear Frontline Warrior, Today, we recognize you. As part of an initiative by CUPE, June 24th has been designated as Developmental Service Worker Appreciation Day. The work that you do is a vital part of our community. You care deeply about the work that you do. You take the time to get to know the people…
CLGW Happenings
2020 Spring Fashion Gala – Update and what’s next First and foremost, from the Fashion Gala Committee and from all of us here at Community Living Guelph Wellington, we hope you are well, healthy and safe. Each year, we host a wonderful group of fashionistas, hopeful to see Spring fashion trends while raising important funds for Community Living Guelph Wellington….
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Courtesy of GuelphToday. Read the original article here. Community Living adjusting to how it meets needs of those living with developmental disabilities Fundraiser is being held to purchase iPads to support residents through the adjustments the pandemic has created in their lives By: Maxine Betteridge-Moes Brandon Reeves was busy working three jobs in Guelph prior to the pandemic, but now he…
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Courtesy of the Wellington Advertiser. Read the original article here. Two staff test positive for COVID-19 at Community Living Guelph Wellington Hanley: ‘I really want people to know our staff is incredible … and we’re working hard to keep people safe’ Joanne Shuttleworth April 16, 2020 @ 3:20 pmCOVID-19, News WELLINGTON COUNTY – Protective measures have tightened up at Community Living Guelph…
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Courtesy of the Guelph Mercury Tribune. Read the original article here. ‘Family connection is so critical’: Guelph organization fundraising to buy tablets to keep families in touch Community Living Guelph-Wellington looking to buy 35 tablets to keep its residents connected to families who are unable to visit amid coronavirus pandemic NEWS Apr 07, 2020 by Graeme McNaughton Guelph Mercury Amid the coronavirus crisis, people…
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COVID-19 and Community Living Guelph Wellington Please check here for the latest updates related to COVID-19 and services provided by Community Living Guelph Wellington. Helpful resources COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities [PDF] Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health COVID-19 [website] List of Essential services, published by the Government of Ontario [website] Coping with Stress during COVID-19 [PDF…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 November 2019 CONTACT: Annie Knight Marketing and Development Lead 519-400-4852 annieknight@clgw.ca Local boutique raises funds for charities GUELPH, Ontario – One local charity is $590.58 richer, thanks to Yolanda’s Fashion Boutique’s ‘It takes a village…’ campaign. Community Living Guelph Wellington was the first benefactor of a month to month fundraising and awareness campaign, hosted…
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In the News: FEDS Special Needs Soccer Festival was a full day of community events Courtesy of the Wellington Advertiser. See photos online here. The Special Needs Soccer Festival staged by Fergus-Elora District Soccer was held July 6 at Victoria Park in Fergus. Activities included the Fergus Pipe Band parade, hula hoop games, Hawaiian and limbo dancing, face painting, a…
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In the News: Decades-old golf tournament comes to a close Courtesy of CTV News. From CTV Kitchener’s Zayn Jinah: After 42 years, an annual fundraising golf tournament is drawing to a close.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 June 2019 CONTACT: Annie Knight Marketing and Development Lead 519-400-4852 annieknight@clgw.ca “A great 42 years” – Norm Jary Golf Tournament Coming to an End GUELPH, Ontario – One of the longest running benefit golf tournaments in Canada is coming to an end. A collaborative effort between former Guelph Mayor, Norm Jary, and Community Living…