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A Message from Dean Johnson

CEO, CLH DSS

2020-2021 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic and the health The support of the CLH Foundation,
and safety of CLH supported individuals and staff quickly became our primary and the response from the community
focus and influenced our every decision. I am proud to have witnessed how our to new fundraising initiatives meant a great deal not only to CLH staff, but

staff delivered the highest quality care during the most challenging year in our also (and most importantly) to supported individuals and their families.
history. They ensured we were able to continue to provide meaningful supports This community’s generosity surely lessened the negative impact created
and services, all while expertly navigating new COVID-19 guidelines, restrictions, by change, challenge, and isolation. As CLH Foundation sponsors, donors and
emergency orders, and much more. supporters, you demonstrated over and over that you were our partners and our
greatest allies in ensuring the health, well-being and engagement of those we serve.
The individuals we support and You have truly shown what it means to Support, Include and Empower.

their families have faced prolonged
challenges in the many months since Even as the challenges of the pandemic continue, CLH Developmental Support
the onset of the pandemic. Their Services remains focused on providing exceptional services to individuals
gracious, positive response to the with developmental support needs. With the continued partnership of CLH

public health measures and changes Foundation and this community, we have everything we need to thrive, and
to their daily schedules and routines together we look forward to a bright future.
have been key to maintaining
the safety and well-being of
everyone within our community.

Dean Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
CLH Developmental Support Services

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