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Dignity

Matters

Make A Commitment to Care

It’s as essential to human life as water, food, and oxygen.
It’s like pond ice in early winter—thin, brittle and easily shattered.
It’s human dignity.

Sixty years ago, CLH Developmental Support Services We spend $120,00 annually to ensure every one of our
was born because a group of caring community members supported individuals can count on us to ensure their
recognized that people living with developmental basic needs are covered, whatever and whenever – no
disabilities deserved to live each day in comfort and matter what.
dignity.
A common thread in all we do is woven throughout our
The generosity of our community has always helped CLH mission to support, include and empower.
to provide high quality, responsive, continuous care. This
requires innovation and creativity at the best of times, but This truly informs the work of CLH Foundation. Together,
the need has never been greater than it is today. we are driven by our commitment to providing the care,
comfort, and dignity that everyone deserves.
You may know that we’ve always provided safe,
compassionate care and exceptional quality of life We do this by sharing our stories to inspire and identifying
experiences for adults with complex medical needs in CLH where our support is most needed and can achieve the
Supported Living Homes: nutritious and delicious meals, greatest impact.
inclusive, interactive, fun ways to connect and engage,
and important learning and employment opportunities. But we can’t do it without you!

But did you know that CLH also provides critically Last year, when many charities were fearful of closing
needed – yet unfunded – life essentials? their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the support
of our community made all the difference. The pandemic
Essentials like medical treatments or specialized feeding has presented unprecedented challenges, but it has
tube food: without CLH paying for these medications also provided unexpected opportunities to reimagine
and treatments, individuals would be expected to pay for new ways to deliver engagement, interaction, a sense of
them themselves – and most could not. belonging. Your support will help propel us forward.

You may not know that in many other settings, personal As we continue navigating this “new normal”, we hope you
hygiene/incontinence products are limited to a certain will seriously consider a generous gift to CLH Foundation.
number per person, per day. Not at CLH. These essential Your gift will be used wisely to deliver safe, effective
needs are always met – regardless of funding constraints. programs, services and life essentials to some of Simcoe
County’s most vulnerable individuals and families – and
ensure that all members of our CLH community continue
to thrive in comfort and dignity.

To support A Commitment To Care,
visit CLHMidland.on.ca/donate
or call Sue-Ellen Boyes at 705.528.2825

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