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Meet Alessia. As we prepared for each We’ve Got This photoshoot, we encouraged people to bring along a prop or something that showcased how they have been keeping busy and resilient through this pandemic. Well, Alessia’s prop wasn’t so much an object as it was a part of herself. So, while you’re meeting Alessia, also meet baby bump! In Alessia’s…
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Meet Ryan. When we were setting up Ryan’s We’ve Got This photoshoot, we asked if there was somewhere meaningful that he wanted to have his photo taken. Tim Hortons. Ryan loves his double double. That coffee is a fixture in his life. Throughout the pandemic, Ryan has been doing his best to keep busy. He’s been keeping his hands busy by…
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Meet Jim, Matt and Brandon. When we met up with these three for their We’ve Got This photoshoot, this easy going trio kept it simple. Brandon whipped out the guitar. He’s spent a good amount of his time jamming away this pandemic. Matt wanted a shot he could send home to his family, letting them know he’s doing all right….
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Ready for my close up! Meet Tammy Lynn. When we met up with Tammy Lynn for her We’ve Got This photoshoot, she had one thing in mind. Glamour. You may have seen Tammy Lynn before, as she’s been featured in Community Living Guelph Wellington and Expressions by DSK’s Fashion Gala. She’s quite the natural. But in her photos, you also…
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Meet Mike. When we met up with Mike for his We’ve Got This photo, we found ourselves in the midst of a physically distanced softball game. Mike was up to bat. Janis with the pitch. A big swing and a ball belted over third base. Being able to hear the gravel crunch underfoot, and hear the thwack of the ball…
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Moments become memories when they are spent with others. Meet Ella. And meet Eileen. And their Chloe. When we met up with this happy clan, that’s exactly it. It was about happiness and memories. Now don’t take this the wrong way – Ella, Eileen and their adorable pup have been through one tough year. Like the rest of us, they…
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Wanderlust. One of the big impacts many of us face because of this pandemic is limitations on travelling. Whether it’s to a sunny destination or to see family in another province, not being able to travel has made things tough. Meet Suzanne. We met up with Suzanne for her We’ve Got This photo on a path she’s walked many times….
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Meet Evan. When we met up with Evan to take his photo as part of the We’ve Got This photo series, he was to the point: “No pictures if the News doesn’t show up.” Evan is no stranger to the News, as his family has been hard at work for years building a supportive home where he and roommates can…
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We met up with Paul for his We’ve Got This photo. While taking his photo, he told us a lot about his past year and what he hopes to accomplish in the future. You see, Paul is a really social guy. He likes to hang out with people, talk about what’s been going on, and he always has a story…
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This time last year, we were all grappling at what COVID-19 was. We were celebrating frontline heroes and their we’ve got this attitude in the face of uncertainty. We were organizing, expressing gratitude, and making the best of a world that had been turned upside down. We each became more aware of our global village. Although a virus had disrupted our…
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Connecting Communities – Virtual Workshops – a Passport Story As the World navigates through the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic with new restrictions and recommendations, the Passport Team needed to develop a new way to support people through their passport funding. With Wellington County consistently being in a COVID colour zone that effects in person supports, the team…
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How a little dreaming can change everything – A Day Services and Residential Support Story Written by Laura Kirk, with collaboration from Paul Smook, Sarah Crawford and Jessica Martin “I feel lonely. Nobody talks to me. I don’t want to go to ARC anymore.” When these words were spoken by a person supported about a year ago, staff listened. We…
