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COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ABOVE
AND BEYOND SUPPORT

Throughout the last year, the pandemic has stretched and CLH spends approximately $120,000 annually to provide
challenged CLH Developmental Support Services and these “above and beyond” supports, and is committed
the individuals we serve in many ways. Those challenges to finding ways to continue this practice. Ninety adults
have been met at every turn by a supportive community reside full-time in CLH Supported Living Homes - many
– and for that I could not be more grateful. It has also of whom have complex medical needs. The newest CLH
highlighted an area where meaningful support is needed: Foundation Commitment to Care initiative will ensure
covering the cost of critical but not fully funded medical that each supported individual has what they need to
supplies for individuals in our care, at no cost to those who remain healthy and well. Ensuring this high standard
need them. of care, support, and quality of life continues with no
additional financial burden to the individuals we support
CLH stands firm in this commitment; it is a practice is one of our highest priorities.
that has been in place here from the beginning – but has
become increasingly more difficult to maintain. Your support of the Commitment to Care campaign
will not only benefit CLH-supported individuals with
Many basic needs are not fully covered or considered practical and much-needed medical supplies but also
through traditional government models of support, funding, help maintain their personal dignity, well-being and
or benefits – even though they may be essential to managing continued opportunities to thrive.
various medical conditions. Over-the-counter and certain
prescription medications, vitamin supplements, meal On behalf of everyone at CLH, thank you for your
replacements, personal hygiene products and incontinence generosity.
supplies, as well as other items crucial to the well-being of
supported individuals are not always fully covered. These
are expenses most cannot afford, but would nonetheless
be expected to cover.
Dean Johnson
Cheif Executive Officer
CLH Developmental Support Services

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