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staying connected:
VIRTUAL DAY

PROGRAM

Early on, to minimize the impact of there from the extended CLH community
COVID-19 on the CLH community, CLH are positively uplifting.
Developmental Support Services closed
When the individuals we support need programs at our Olive Street location and CLH Foundation saw an opportunity to
eliminated non-essential visits at CLH
further support this virtual program, and
help in some way, this community never
hesitates. While we battle the additional residential locations. The effect on those assembled supplies for weekly activities
challenges presented by the pandemic, we serve is significant: not being able to that everyone could enjoy together,
this has never been more true. Thank see friends and family in person or attend including arts and crafts, cupcake baking,
you! much-loved programs and workplaces has window decorating, and mini greenhouse
planting. Six bags of goodies were delivered
been a difficult adjustment for many. Direct
Maurice’s Valu-Mart support staff quickly adapted to the “new to the doorstep of every one of our CLH
Civitan Club of Midland normal’, going above and beyond in their residential and host family homes, and
Silver Bridge Vapes | Chrissy Robertson service to CLH-supported individuals. these have added greatly to the program’s
Gail Dumais success. A #CommunityStrong window-
Whitney Faragher One impactful new initiative created in decorating challenge was made by one of
Huronia Historical Parks | Mary Mandley immediate response to the changes is the our residential locations to all the others,
Upper Grand District School Board “Virtual Day Program”, with daily scheduled leading to a demonstration of creativity
Pauline Loo | Simcoe District Health Unit
Service Master of Midland/Orillia “group activities”, online workshops, virtual and community spirit – and a Papa’s
Cameron’s Renovations museum visits, yoga class, lockdown Pizza dinner for every participating home,
First for Safety dance parties, online bingo, special guest sponsored by CLH Foundation. At Easter,
Motion Specialties | Jody Snider instructors and more. To ensure connectivity, with CLH Foundation support, Grounded
Vital Aire | Mikalah Iverson iPads were sourced and supplied to Coffee Company cookie decorating kits
IRIS Optometry and Eye Care each house to help individuals engage made their way to all of the residences as
Canadian Tire in the virtual program, as well as visually well as to our Host Family homes.
Sue Charlebois and Frances Fuller communicate and connect with family and
Theresa Trace friends. Individuals who live at home with
Abell Pest Control family were also invited to participate and
Fresh by Leanne | Leanne George
Dr. Rasmussen included in the weekly program schedule
Michelle Lafraugh emails and updates. Quickly embraced
Dr. McCann by all, the program is successfully keeping
Jennifer Pauzé supported individuals engaged while safely
Janine Jones at home. We use CLH Facebook pages to
share outcomes and updates, and the
response to the posts and photographs

In line with our mandate to provide enriched
Support Our Virtual Program opportunities for supported individuals,
Help keep our supported individuals engaged through CLH Foundation will continue to actively
special programs like this one. Your financial support of CLH gather resources and find ways to support
Foundation will be put to work right away, and make a positive this virtually wonderful program for as long
impact every day. Please consider making a donation today. as it is needed. As donors, sponsors and
Online: www.clhmidland.on.ca/donate or by phone: community partners, thank you for your
Sue-Ellen Boyes at 705-526-4253 x 225 part in making this support possible.

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