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Have you been following our #thankful project? On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, we have been posting daily about moments in 2019 that we’re #thankful for. Moments that remind us that our community is generous. Moments that remind us that our neighbours want accessibility and inclusion. Moments that remind us that disability doesn’t mean ‘not able’. Moments where the big guys,…
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Thank you Norm Jary – 42 incredible years of golf, raising funds for CLGW More than 60 golfers took to the green, helping to raise money for Community Living Guelph Wellington at the last Norm Jary Golf Tournament. On a sunny day, with just the slightest of breezes, it was a golfer’s dream – 18 holes of golf surrounded by…
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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…
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Our 2018-19 Annual Report is here! It’s been a big year for Community Living Guelph Wellington. We have been hard at work building partnerships and collaborations in our community, and you can find some of those partnerships on display in this year’s Annual Report. For us, the supports and services we offer are about creating and nurturing opportunities, about inclusion…
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Our friends at Centre Wellington Community Foundation are prepping for their upcoming granting season, and want to hear from you! The Vital Signs Report often helps community foundations to determine how to disburse their funds. Vital Signs points to areas in our communities that need a little more support, and services that are bridging gaps. Your input into their Vital…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 April 2019 Raising the flag on disability and inclusion GUELPH, Ontario – This Thursday, the City of Guelph and Community Living Guelph Wellington will be hosting a flag raising to celebrate community, inclusion and people with disabilities. The flag raising kicks off a month-long focus on disability rights, inclusion, and awareness for Community Living. “It’s about…
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With thanks to Snap’d Guelph, our 2019 Fashion Gala will live on in the pictures. 2019 Spring Fashion Gala Folks were welcome to join and celebrate adults with developmental disabilities during the 2019’s Spring Fashion Gala. Hosted at the Italian Canadian Club of Guelph, models from Expressions by DSK & Community Living Guelph Wellington paraded the newest fashion trends. Tickets…
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What happens when Community comes together Community Living Guelph Wellington and Community of Hearts are partnering on a one-year pilot project with the Independent Hearts program. Five people served by CLGW will have the opportunity to discover and gauge where they are at with independent living in a safe and as-needed supportive environment. Each participant will participate in an eight-week…
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You’re invited to: PERSON-CENTRED SUPPORT WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO COMMUNITY LIVING GUELPH WELLINGTON DID YOU KNOW? Over 400 CLGW employees to date have participated in a mandatory 3-hour workshop on Person-Centred Support. A similar person-centred module, called ‘My Voice. My Choice.’ is presently in development and will be offered optionally to People We Support (PWS) in…
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From RLB LLP: original post here. Share Your Story: Community Living Guelph Wellington By RLBAdmin March 12, 2019 CommunityNot-For-Profit Services We get by, with a little help from our Community Imagine this. You’re headed to a concert tonight. You’ve been looking forward to it for weeks. The vibe, the dreamy singer, the people – it’s going to be a great time!…