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4 Ways to Get Involved in NDEAM 2023
Is your business making the disability inclusion connection? National Disability Employment Awareness Month, led by the Ontario Disability Employment Network in October, promotes disability inclusive hiring and workplace practices as smart business decisions. Why? Roughly 22 per cent of Canadians have a disability. That means inclusive employers can tap into a wider labour pool of […]
Read MoreLive your purpose in a career with Community Living Huntsville
Cindy Foulger matched her career with her passion for people at Community Living Huntsville. “I like to help people and make a difference in their lives,” she says. “It’s a great place to work.” Foulger, educated as a personal support worker and social service worker, had previously worked in that field in a few different […]
Read MoreGolf Fore Inclusion 2023 a hole-in-one for community in North Muskoka
An overcast sky and threat of rain didn’t dampen the fun at the second annual Golf Fore Inclusion tournament in Huntsville. Community Living Huntsville hosted the sold-out all-abilities tournament at Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course on September 7, 2023. Sixteen teams of golfers, with and without disabilities and a range of golfing skill, took to the […]
Read MoreBe an advocate for inclusion in a career with Community Living Huntsville
At Community Living Huntsville, Tracy Gerrow found meaningful work with human connection. “I love this job,” she says. “It’s not always easy. But getting to know people and trying to figure out how to make people happy every day? That’s what I like doing.” Gerrow had previously worked as a personal support worker in long-term […]
Read MoreBuilding a Path to Housing Inclusion with Community Living Huntsville
People with developmental disabilities and their families deserve a place to call home in a welcoming and inclusive community. But you can’t build your life and feel a sense of belonging as a respected, included, and contributing community member when you have nowhere to live. The housing crisis is brutally real in Muskoka. A growing […]
Read MoreMedia Release: Community Living Huntsville launches 2023 Holiday Card Drawing Contest for young artists
North Muskoka – Calling all young artists in North Muskoka! Community Living Huntsville invites community members ages 12 and under to participate in its 2023 Holiday Card Drawing Contest. The winning entry will be featured on the not-for-profit’s official holiday card in December and the artist will receive a prize of $50 Downtown Dollars: Contest […]
Read MoreMedia Release: Community Living Huntsville serves up new location, new caterer, and lots of laughs with 2023 Autumn Brunch
North Muskoka – Get ready to tuck into a delicious brunch at a new venue over lots of laughs in October. Community Living Huntsville’s 2023 Autumn Brunch presented by Tall Trees will welcome guests to the Active Living Centre, 7 Camp Kitchen Road, Huntsville, Ontario, on Sunday, October 1, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. […]
Read MoreMedia Release: Golf Fore Inclusion returns to Huntsville with new Hole-In-One cash prize in 2023
NORTH MUSKOKA – Huntsville’s inclusive golf tournament is teeing up some new excitement in 2023. Community Living Huntsville hosts Golf Fore Inclusion, an all-abilities, nine-hole tournament, at Deerhurst Lakeside Golf Course on Thursday, September 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 AM. Early Bird registration is $90 per person until July 31. Registration increases to $100 per […]
Read MoreHuntsville High School students explore future, connections and mental wellness with Transforming Together 2023
The sounds of excited senior high school students exploring possibilities for their future lives filled the classroom. Community Living Huntsville, in partnership with Huntsville High School and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, hosted a Transforming Together 2023 session for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students at the school on April 26. Roughly 16 students […]
Read MoreOASIS recognizes Community Living Huntsville with 2023 Annual Member Leadership Award
A provincial association has recognized Community Living Huntsville for our dedication to innovative and collaborative action on community-based housing for people and families who access our services. OASIS presented Community Living Huntsville with its Annual Member Leadership Award during its annual conference, held in Niagara Falls from April 26 to 28, 2023. It was one […]
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