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WELCOME

Welcome! You have given us so much to be thankful for, and we are excited to share the
stories and highlights of the past few months. Thank you for your generosity throughout a
most challenging year, for your ongoing support of the work of CLH Developmental Support
Services and the individuals we serve, and for demonstrating so clearly that you too believe
in the power and value of support, inclusion and empowerment.

MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENT

Since the last edition of Connected, we have all certainly had the people who are served by CLH in a variety of programming;
our share of continuing challenges. But as we have emerged each gift will undoubtedly help us reach our goal of providing
from the dark days of winter and straight into the sunshine of opportunities for each supported individual to thrive in ways
spring, we have also had the most wonderful show of support: best suited to them. CLH Foundation is thrilled to be the most
an unparalleled outpouring of community generosity for CLH. recent selected charity of Gbay Gals Give – thanks to the gifts
of these generous “Gals”, our Commitment to Care campaign
Thanks to you, our annual A Red Carpet Evening gala is off to a winning start.
was an outstanding and unprecedented success. Your
generosity netted more than $96,000 to support the work You have given to us in so many ways, and with so much
of CLH Developmental Support Services – and we cannot uncertainty in our lives today, this is something I can say
adequately express our gratitude. We were astonished by the for certain: your gifts will continue to support, include and
transformative leadership gifts and donations that came as empower each person who is touched by your generosity. But
a result of our virtual gala; these will have impact far beyond make no mistake – for all this good work, our work is not yet
what anyone could have imagined. done. CLH still requires your support to ensure the impact of
these important programs and initiatives can continue. It is
In these pages, you will see story after story of the diverse my sincere hope that CLH Foundation will be able to count on
and compassionate donor and community support that you as a valued partner, and that what you see in this edition
has made all these days at home for supported individuals of Connected brings a smile to your face as you see your
so much better, and will help us to continue to provide for generosity in action.
essential needs as well as enriched opportunities for those
served by CLH. Thank you to each and every one of you for your continued
support – you are making a vital difference to the entire CLH
Recently, we have seen wonderful support and generosity from community.
the Rotary Club of Midland, Huronia Community Foundation,
and Raytheon ELCAN. Each of these gifts will directly impact
Sarah Kitchen
President
CLH Foundation Board of Directors

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