What if your next lunch could do more than just satisfy your hunger? The CLASSic Lunchbox program is dishing out delicious, homemade soup and changing lives in the process. With every bowl served, this heartwarming initiative empowers people with developmental disabilities, builds community, and spreads joy across Alliston and Everett. Read on to discover how soup, skills, and smiles come together in one amazing program.
Read the January 2025 Update on the Developmental Services Reform about Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion.
Did you know that over 50,000 adults with developmental disabilities are currently on the waitlist for services in Ontario?
This number will continue to grow unless the Ontario government takes urgent action to address their needs.
Help us raise awareness by reposting and using the hashtag #WaitingToBelong.
Read the full report from CLO here.
Sharon from Colgan tends to her backyard garden each morning, growing an array of vegetables. She and her housemates enjoy using the fresh veggies and herbs in their meals, adding a personal touch to every dish. Sharon finds great joy in gardening and cooking, saying it makes her feel good and proud to eat what she’s grown. Read more by clicking on photo.
Aaron had an idea. So on one snowy day in March he and his support staff Alex set out the the hardware store to make his vision become a reality. Read on for the full story.
CLASS opens a community fridge to help people living in South Simcoe with food insecurity. Access is 8 am – 8 pm daily at the back entrance of its Community Resource Program at 125 Dufferin St. in Alliston, Ontario. Please link on photo above to read more about this exciting new community resource.
Have you heard of Microboards? CLASS is excited to announce it has partnered with Microboards Ontario.
Are youl looking for a sustainable, supportive and person-directed option for your family member with a disability?
Concerned about succession planning and ensuring your family member is supported in the community by a solid network of friends and family?
Seeking an accountable and reliable option for managing your direct funding?
Then a Microboard may be the option for you and your loved one. Read on for further details by clicking the image above.
CLO #5ToSurvive email petition campaign is still going strong, with over 4,000 submissions and counting between our English and French versions. Our goal is to get to 10,000, which means we’re nearly half way there! If you haven’t yet, please consider adding your voice to this growing chorus — with just one click, you can submit a powerful message to Ontario’s Premier, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and your local MPP..Click to read more and link to the article.
CLASS staff help save lives. Report Chris Simon, Bradford Today.
The Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) direct support professional was working what he thought was a fairly routine shift Nov. 22, when he stepped outside to throw away some garbage at the organization’s Mills Court group home in Bradford. That’s when he noticed a seemingly small fire in the garage of a neighbouring house. He wasn’t concerned at first, thinking perhaps a barbecue had been lit.Click to read full article.
LegUp! Material Handling course gets participants ready for a job in material handling. Read more to find out as a business how you can help.
