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53rd Annual General Meeting – Executive Director’s Report
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 […]
Read More53rd Annual General Meeting – President’s Report
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 […]
Read MoreInclusive Employment; Now is the Time
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. […]
Read MoreLiterally People Work Together
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 […]
Read MoreFresh Produce for Everyone
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 […]
Read MoreImagine: The Family Resource Centre
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 […]
Read MoreCommunity Collaborations Create an Inclusive Camp Experience
Camp Ekon hosts campers from across Canada and around the world and it is only a short drive from Parry Sound on the shores of Lake Joseph. It is a Jesuit philosophy-based camp that has been partnering with Community Living Parry Sound for many years. Camp Ekon has its own program to teach young people […]
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