Author Archives: alison.brownlee@clhuntsville.ca

MEDIA RELEASE: North Muskoka ‘shines a light’ on Community Living Huntsville in May

April 30, 2021 NORTH MUSKOKA ­– It’s time to Shine a Light on Community Living Huntsville. May is Community Living Month, an annual awareness campaign that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the community living movement in supporting and advocating for people with a developmental disability to live the lives they choose in their community. […]

Why Huntsville is ‘Still in This Together’ for Community Living Month 2021

Huntsville resident Cindy Payne has tried to make the most of an isolating year. “I try and stay positive,” she smiled. Cindy, who lives independently with some support from Community Living Huntsville, said the COVID-19 public health crisis had made life a bit awkward for her since, as an avid volunteer with community events like […]

Student Links connects Huntsville teen to Toronto wedding dress designer virtually in COVID-19 era

A student mentorship program has inspired possibilities for a Huntsville teen. Emily and her family, as a way to further her interest in shopping and fashion, connected through their Community Living Huntsville Family Support Worker with Community Living Ontario’s Student Links program. Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Student Links is […]

Save the Dates! Virtual 2021 ‘Transforming Together’ Information Sessions

                                    Transforming Together 2021 – Session 1 Date: Thursday, April 22, 1 to 2 p.m. What: Learn about transition planning and inclusive supports for youth to connect with their community now and into future. How to attend: Join by […]

5 Community Living Huntsville supporters honoured with 2021 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

Ontario has applauded five volunteers for their long-standing commitment and dedicated service to Community Living Huntsville. “We are so grateful for our volunteers’ dedicated involvement in our organization, as well as their efforts in creating events and activities that support Community Living Huntsville,” says Suzanne Willett, executive director for Community Living Huntsville. “Congratulations, and thank […]