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53rd Annual General Meeting – Executive Director’s Report
September 21
Community First This is the philosophy that we have committed to as the cornerstone of all our work and decision making. This has been embedded within our new strategic plan and is articulated as the first and primary strategic imperative. It is critical that this philosophy is fully embraced by Community Living Parry Sound so […]
Continue reading »53rd Annual General Meeting – President’s Report
September 21
We envision a Parry Sound in which people who have a developmental disability can live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively. Our Mission is to promote and facilitate the full participation, inclusion, and citizenship of people who have a developmental […]
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Inclusive Employment; Now is the Time
August 20
Inclusive Employment; Now is the Time Written by Tricia Bain Curtis MacDonald is one of the fortunate youths who were hired by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) to work in the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program (SYRP). This is a highly sought-after job for youth interested in the environment and working outdoors. […]
Continue reading »Literally People Work Together
August 15
People Literally Working Together (written by Tricia Bain, Community Living Parry Sound) Community Living Parry Sound (CLPS) recently organized a unique work session to assess the results of their annual ‘Satisfaction Survey’. The survey goes out to all stakeholders involved with CLPS from Board members to people supported by the not-for-profit organization. Approximately 90 people […]
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Fresh Produce for Everyone
August 6
Fresh, locally grown produce is available at the following locations; Parry Sound Friendship Centre, Harvest Share Food Bank, Esprit Place Family Resource Centre, Salvation Army Food Bank and District Social Services Administration Board thanks to the Parry Sound Community Garden growers. 20% of all produce grown in the five local community gardens are distributed to […]
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Imagine: The Family Resource Centre
July 15
Imagine that all the families and people supported by Community Living Parry Sound had a warm and welcoming resource; a gathering place to get together for support with other families to talk about the best solutions to common problems, to organize meaningful workshops, to access free high speed internet (for research/applications) in a private office […]
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