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By Graham, on April 25th, 2017 From http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2017/04/23/statement-prime-minister-canada-national-volunteer-week
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week, which takes place from April 23 to 29, 2017:
“Every year, almost 13 million Canadians across the country volunteer their time, energy, and talent to help improve the well-being of others and make Canada an even greater place to live.
“National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate Canadian volunteers and thank them for the selfless work they do to help those around them. As we mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, we honour the essential contributions volunteers make to our country, this week and throughout the year.
“This year’s theme –Volunteering, eh? How do you recognize volunteering in 2017? –encourages us to celebrate the many acts of generosity that Canadians carry out each day. Whether cleaning up our shorelines, tutoring young people after school, or preparing a meal for Canadians in need, volunteers remind us that our commitment to support each other makes us who we are as a country.
“The Government of Canada is proud to honour the contributions of these exceptional individuals through Canada’s Volunteer Awards. Canada’s communities are stronger and more inclusive thanks to the efforts and dedication of our countless volunteers.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite all Canadians to take the time this week to thank a volunteer who is making a difference in your community by using the hashtags #MakeADifference and #NVW2017.”
Canada’s Volunteer Awards Program
Volunteer Canada
By Graham, on April 25th, 2017 Community Living Guelph Wellington wishes to THANK all Board and Committee Members, the agency Program Volunteers, Maude Squad, Bike Riders, Pet Therapy, Best Buddie Peers and Campus Friends, Event Volunteers and Staff Event Volunteers for all that you do and give to the agency and the People We Support.
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~Oscar Wilde
To be a volunteer, it takes…
Generosity, a willingness to give your time to others
Understanding, because their lives might be very different from your own
Empathy, an ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel what they must feel
Compassion, to truly care about making someone else’s life better
Patience, because the process doesn’t always go as smoothly as it might
Dedication, to stick with the project and see it through
You’ve shown these qualities and so much more!
Thanks to all of YOU!
By Graham, on March 29th, 2017 FCSSGW is looking for a Social Enterprise Lead. Kindly share with anyone who may be interested.
http://familyserviceguelph.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/SE-Lead-Job-Posting-2017.pdf
By Graham, on February 16th, 2017 Please be advised that there has been a recent petition circulating regarding Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) and Community Living Dufferin (CLD). As an agency, we want to confirm that this is a CUPE union led initiative and not an agency led initiative in any way.
CLGW wants to clarify a couple of points included in the union petition:
- In addition to service expansion over the past several years, CLGW received an addition to base funding in 2014-15 in the amount of $793,641. This base funding increase was provided to … “support the continued professionalization of developmental services and to support an increase in the salaries and wages of MCSS funded adult developmental services front line workers…” This resulted in a 4% increase in staff compensation (salaries plus benefits)
- In 2013 CLGW reduced agency-wide service hours by 4,680 per year to assist with our statutory financial obligations. There were no staff lay-offs as a result of this reduction in hours and no substantial reduction in service to clients
Please feel free to contact Laura Hanley, Executive Director at 226-314-0830 if you have any questions.
By Graham, on February 15th, 2017
Event Information:
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Office LocationsOffice Locations
We have offices in Guelph, Erin, Fergus, Mount Forest and Minto.
Guelph Locations
Administrative Office: 8 Royal Road Guelph, ON N1H 1G3
Telephone: 519-824-2480
Fax: 519-821-6174
E-Mail: Admin@clgw.ca
Contact Name: Laura Hanley, Executive Director |
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ARC Industries: 8 Royal Road Guelph, ON N1H 1G3
Telephone: 519-824-7147
E-Mail: cBourqueTurner@clgw.ca
Contact Name: Cheryl Bourque-Turner
Volunteer Services:
Phone the Volunteer Coordinator, Brenda Bowen at 226-314-0826 or email her at Volunteer@clgw.ca |
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Guelph Adult Day Service: 8 Royal Road Guelph, ON N1H 1G3
Telephone: 226-314-0881
E-Mail: hGrimes@clgw.ca
Contact Name: Heather Grimes |
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Seniors Day Program: 87 Silvercreek Parkway North Guelph, ON N1H 6S4
Telephone: 226-314-1120
E-Mail: Seniors@clgw.ca
Contact Name: Linda Carroll-Lyssy |
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Fergus Locations
Community Living Centre - Centre Wellington: 280 St. Patrick Street West Fergus, ON N1M 1L7
Telephone: 519-787-1539
E-Mail: pZappacosta@clgw.ca
Contact Name: Paul Zappacosta |
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The Production Works: 280 St. Patrick Street West Fergus, ON N1M 1L7
Telephone: 226-314-1094
E-Mail: ProductionWorks@clgw.ca |
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Erin Location
Community Living Centre - East Wellington: 10 Thompson Crescent Erin, ON N0B 1T0
Telephone: 226-314-0790
E-Mail: CLEW@clgw.ca |
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Mount Forest Location
Community Living Centre - Wellington North: 135 Fergus Street South Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L2
Telephone: 519-323-4050
E-Mail: MtForest@clgw.ca
Contact Name: Brenda Baker |
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Minto Location
Community Living Centre - Minto: 106 Thomas Street Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0
Telephone: 519-338-2659
E-Mail: MintoBase@clgw.ca
Contact Name: Lori Ziegler |
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