Author Archives: alison.brownlee@clhuntsville.ca
District of Muskoka awards Community Living Huntsville with 2023 IDEA Community Grant
The District of Muskoka has announced that Community Living Huntsville is one of nine successful applicants for its 2023 IDEA Community Grant. IDEA stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism. The district’s IDEA Community Grant program aims to create opportunities for community engagement and public education around the IDEA principles: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism […]
‘You inspire all of us’: Huntsville honours Community Living with flag raising in 2023
Huntsville, Ontario – Conversation and excitement filled the air as the Town of Huntsville unfurled the Community Living flag in downtown Huntsville in May. Community Living Huntsville, in celebration of town council and staff raising its flag at Town Hall to kick off Community Living Month 2023, welcomed more than 40 people to Partners Hall […]
Media Release: Celebrate authentic inclusion in Huntsville for Community Living Month 2023
North Muskoka – What does community mean to you? Community Living Huntsville invites everyone to consider the meaning of community and join in authentic community inclusion during Community Living Month in May 2023. “Our not-for-profit organization was founded in 1962 because our community wanted children and adults with developmental disabilities to live full lives as […]
‘Life had taught him to wear his shoes’: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 raises record-breaking $17K to help end homelessness
Related Story: Cheers, Laughter and Happy Tears: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 packs sold-out Algonquin Theatre NORTH MUSKOKA – Community members came out in force to celebrate ability and support inclusion at Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023. “Why does Huntsville’s Got Talent matter?” Jennifer Jerrett, event coordinator and Community Engagement Specialist for Community Living Huntsville, asked audience […]
Cheers, laughter and happy tears: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 packs sold-out Algonquin Theatre
Related Story: ‘Life had taught him to wear his shoes’: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 raises record-breaking $17K to help end homelessness NORTH MUSKOKA – There was a lot of cheers and applause, a bit of laughter, and even a few happy tears as Huntsville’s Got Talent returned to a sold-out crowd at the Algonquin Theatre […]
Building a Stronger Future through Inclusive Education
Children who learn together in inclusive environments also learn to live well together as adults. Those adults are better able to create and participate in communities where everyone belongs. National Inclusive Education Month in February is a time for Community Living Movement members, like us, to promote the dignity and benefits that inclusive learning environments […]
Media Release: Tickets on sale now for Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023
NORTH MUSKOKA – You don’t want to miss this! Get your front-row seats as the Top 10 Finalists compete live on stage for Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023. Who will take home the Grand Prize? Audience tickets are on sale now for the community-focused talent show, happening at the Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main Street East, Huntsville, […]
Youth job coach offers inclusive summer employment support for students and employers in Huntsville
Morgan wanted a real life with a real job and real pay. “I wanted to work over the summer because I didn’t want to be bored,” says the Huntsville High School student. “And I want to have my own money so I can save.” Morgan first gained hands-on work experience at Canadian Tire Huntsville through […]
Community Living Huntsville’s new Pre-K Play & Learn preps families for Kindergarten
A new school readiness program created by Community Living Huntsville staff helps young children and families calm those pre-school nerves – and provides them with confidence and tools for a strong start. Pre-K Play & Learn, created by Yvonne Bush, a Resource Consultant with Community Living Huntsville, is a flexible eight-week program designed to help […]
Launch a career as a champion of inclusion with Community Living Huntsville
Tyler Rademaker had her pick of employers after college – and she chose Community Living Huntsville. “I chose Community Living Huntsville with a goal to work in its Community program,” says the recent graduate. “A lot of other places I had connections with didn’t have Community programs.” Rademaker has long had a passion for human […]