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Thank you, to Bryan Adams and team It doesn’t have to take much, but when we try to create equity, it can have such a tremendous impact. Thank you Bryan Adams and team for doing just that for someone we support at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex in City of Kitchener. Open Letter to Bryan and his team… in a moment, you did something that…
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Strategic Plan: 2015-17 Community Living Guelph‐Wellington has utilized strategic planning and aligned planning processes to establish its priorities and directions, that then align with its annual service planning, budgeting and implementation activities. The organization completed a Strategic Plan in 2011 for the 2011‐2013 period (see below) and actively worked on the implementation of that Plan over a four year timeframe….
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Thanks for helping us reach our goal! on Biteable. With 2019 right around the corner, we took a look back. And wow, are we grateful for all of the support! Thanks to amazing community support and engagement, we are excited to share we will be purchasing a new adaptive van in early 2019. With nearly $75,000 raised this past year,…
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Paul Turner being named Canadian Special Olympics Coach of the Year! Tonight, Paul is being honoured at the Special Olympics Canada 2018 National Awards Night. He has been named Male Coach of the Year. Catch the webcast here: https://www.specialolympics.ca/2018Awards Congratulations Paul! He has been a member of the Special Olympics family for 40 years, coaching floor hockey, softball and soccer. His…
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Thanks to the folks at PooranLaw, we can share greater clarity on what the reforms to social assistance are in Ontario, as announced by the PC government on November 22, 2018. Below is what was shared by PooranLaw. Ontario Government Announces Social Assistance Reforms On November 22, 2018, the PC government announced reforms to social assistance in Ontario. Following a…
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Congratulations Paul on being named 2018 Ontario Special Olympics Coach of the Year Last week, Paul Turner was celebrated in Toronto, as Ontario’s Male Coach of the Year. Paul has been a major influence in Special Olympics floor hockey and softball over his many years, including 2009 and 2016 World Games appearances, where both teams won silver medals. His involvement…
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Over the past 12 years, we have been pleased to offer our Annual Poinsettia Sale. However, due to unforeseen circumstances this year, we are unable to hold the Poinsettia Fundraiser. We are tremendously grateful for all of the support we have received over the years, all of which has significantly enriched the lives of people supported by CLGW. We hope…
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Last Thursday, Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph, the County of Wellington and Community Living Guelph Wellington welcomed local dignitaries and potential elects, as we shared about our housing partnership that will bring opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Check out the photos from the announcement, here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1828219103914602&type=1&l=17dad9329b This partnership is built on a foundation that everyone deserves opportunity and community. Cityview Village, a 28-unit development,…
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From CJOY – original article here. Guelph golfers tee off for charity in Norm Jary Tournament for Community Living Guelph Wellington From: Alex Gagne CJOY July 11, 2018 7:22 am Community Living Guelph Wellington Executive Director Laura Hanley, event organizer Chris Clark, and former Mayor and event organizer Norm Jary– Annie Knight / CLGW The 41st edition of the Norm Jary…
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From Guelph Mercury Tribune – original article here. Community Living clients get a taste of life at U of Guelph COMMUNITY May 09, 2018 by Jessica Lovell Jerrett Bennink, left, and University of Guelph student Zach Dewachter met through Community Living Guelph Wellington’s Campus Friends program, a unique program that partners Community Living clients with U of G volunteer mentors to offer participants and…
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National Volunteer Week Celebrate with us National Volunteer Week April 15-21, 2018 National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank all of Community Living Guelph Wellington’s amazing Volunteers! For more information on what CLGW is doing during National Volunteer Week please visit our Facebook page for posts and stories on our volunteers. Follow along: https://www.facebook.com/CLGuelphWell/
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We are looking for new board members! Are you interested in getting involved with a progressive dynamic organization that seeks to make a real difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities? Would you like to share your previous board experience with us, or gain new experience as a board member and share your talents while contributing to improved…