“The flowers that bloom tomorrow are the seeds you planted today.” – Indian Proverb In 2023, all funds raised for the Everybody Campaign were utilized to remove barriers for people who access services. Over fifteen people benefited from items including the Alexa, and the C-Pen Reader 2. The C-Pen Reader 2 has been life-changing for […]
Jonathan Daniel Stone Award Recipients
Community Living Chatham-Kent is pleased to announce the recipients of the Jonathan Daniel Stone Fund. The first Jonathan Daniel Stone Fund Award was presented to Connor Irwin. Connor is 7 years old, from Wallaceburg. He received an iPad, apple pencil, 2 years of apple care, and an adapter. Receiving an iPad through this fund opens […]
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The Rob McLandress Make a Dream Come True Fund
CLC-K is excited to announce that applications are open for the Rob McLandress Make a Dream Come True Fund! This fund was made possible through a bequest to CLC-K by the late Father James Williams. He was an ongoing supporter of Community Living Chatham-Kent and his bequest was made in honour of Rob McLandress, whose […]
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#5ToSurvive Campaign
Community Living Ontario’s #5ToSurvive campaign calls on the Ontario government to provide an immediate 5%boost to developmental services agency core funding, as well as Passport and Special Services at Home. The online petition has surpassed 6,500 submissions, with a goal of 10,000. By visiting the link below, you can send a message to Ontario’s Premier, […]
2022 Snowflake Campaign
THANK YOU to everyone who supported the 2022 Snowflake Campaign! It has been such a joy watching people who access services explore and utilize the instruments.
Community Connections Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the Community Connections Newsletter – Issue #4! The stories highlight agency events, personal accomplishments, donor recognition, and more! Want to be the first to know about what’s happening at CLC-K? Subscribe to our newsletter now.
Apply Today – The Jonathan Daniel Stone Fund
The Fund can be used to support initiatives to assist children and their families who have autism, and/or other diverse abilities. Daniel’s fund can be utilized for, but is not limited to: recreational activities, educational workshops for parents and siblings, advocacy, vocation and life skills development, assistive devices and equipment that promote and facilitate learning […]
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#5toSurvive
Ontario Developmental Services Need #5ToSurvive Ontario’s current strategy for developmental services has a vision that people with diverse disabilities will be “supported by their communities, support networks and government to belong and live inclusive lives.” Unfortunately, the organizations whose mission it is to support people to live inclusive lives are being starved of the resources […]
Rights, Responsibility, and Respect Video
As part of CLC-K’s Educational Video series, here is the most recent discussing rights, responsibility, and respect. Thank you to everyone featured in the video for lending your voice! All our videos can be found on our You Tube channel.
Community Living Chatham-Kent and Shuffleboard Club
Thank you Chatham Daily News for the article discussing CLC-K’s new partnership with the Thames Horizon Shuffleboard Club. View the article by visiting: Chatham Daily News: https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/story-helps-community-living-chatham-kent-shuffleboard-club-team-up
Congratulations Kyle Lozon
Tech First SHIFT announced, during Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2023, Kyle Lozon from CLC-K was chosen as a recipient of the Dustin A. Wright Tech Champion Award. This award was established to memorialize Dustin A. Wright, Founder of Disability Cocoon, and pioneer in the Technology First movement. Annually, the Dustin A. Wright Tech Champion […]
Donation to R.O.C.K. Missions – CKXS FM
Thank you CKXS FM for the article discussing CLC-K’s recent donation to R.O.C.K. Missions. View the article by visiting: https://ckxsfm.com/community-living-supporting-those-in-need/
Donation to R.O.C.K. Missions – Chatham Daily News
Thank you Chatham Daily News for the article discussing the recent donation to R.O.C.K. Missions. View the story by visiting: https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/community-living-donates-to-rock-missions-2
Summer Barbeque – Chatham Daily News
Thank you to Chatham Daily News for this wonderful article: https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/community-living-chatham-kent-party-grows-thanks-to-new-venue As summer came to a close, CLC-K joined together at the Dover Rod & Gun Club on August 31, 2023. Wagon rides, and face painting were the highlight of the day! A delicious barbeque was held, providing time to relax, and connect with one […]
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CLC-K Gives Back
Each year Community Living Chatham-Kent donates a portion of the proceeds raised from the Food Truck Crawl Event to a worthy cause. The 2023 funds are being dedicated to R.O.C.K. in Chatham, and Wallaceburg. R.O.C.K. (Reach Out Chatham-Kent) was founded in August of 2019. The locations in Chatham and Wallaceburg serve over seven-hundred (700) lunches […]
Happy Pride Month!
Pride Month is a time for LGBTQ+ individuals to promote equal rights, inclusivity, and acceptance. It includes a variety of events such as parades, marches, festivals, workshops, panel discussions, art exhibits, and performances. These activities aim to raise awareness, foster community, and celebrate the diverse identities and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. It also serves […]
Rob McLandress Make a Dream Come True Awards
The fund was made possible through a bequest to Community Living Chatham-Kent by the late Father James Williams. Father Williams was an ongoing supporter of the work of Community Living Chatham-Kent and his bequest was made in honour of Rob McLandress. Two awards of $1,000 each are given annually to people who have diverse abilities […]
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OTF Grant Supports Re-Build of Programming at CLC-K
On Friday, March 17, local MPP Trevor Jones met with the team at Community Living Chatham-Kent to learn more about the $6,400 Resilient Communities Fund Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that was used to purchase technology to rebuild the Outward Bound Program from the impacts of the pandemic. CLC-K employees and people who access […]
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Internet Safety with CLC-K
Let’s talk about internet safety! Thank you to the Chatham-Kent Police Service for providing all the great information in this video. Thank you to everyone featured in the video for lending your voice! Together, let’s help make the online world a safe place to learn, explore, and connect!
CLC-K Presents the Annual Jonathan Daniel Stone Fund Awards
Community Living Chatham-Kent is pleased to announce the recipients of the Jonathan Daniel Stone Fund. The first Jonathan Daniel Stone Fund Award was presented to Thomas Palacios. Thomas is fifteen years old. He lives with his mother, and receives support through the Children’s Treatment Centre. Thomas is an ambitious teenager who strongly seeks a world […]
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