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CEO’S MESSAGE



             2021-2022  by  all  accounts  seemed  to  mirror  the  previous  fiscal  year.   In spite of the constraints associated with the pandemic, we made very
             Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of CLH    good progress during the 2021-2022 fiscal year towards a number of our
             supported individuals and staff remained our primary focus. Our staff,   overarching strategic goals and objectives. However, and unexpectedly,
             despite the months and months of pandemic response, continued         some key objectives remained on the back burner, as the ongoing safety
             to deliver the highest quality care through ever changing COVID-19    of the CLH community remained our primary focus. As I look back at the
             guidelines, and times of uncertainty. With no apparent end in sight, we   completion of our 2019-2022 Leading the Way strategic plan I am proud
             were able to continue to provide meaningful supports and services – all   of the work we have accomplished, but am also aware that there is still
             while keeping people safe.                                            much to be done.
             The families of CLH supported individuals have had very limited access   To all of our amazing CLH staff, thank you for your ongoing dedication,
             to their loved ones, but despite this, have been nothing short of amazing.   passion, and sacrifices that you have continued to make these past years.
             They adapted to the constant changing guidelines, and remained as     You live our values of caring and compassion, safety, and respect – and
             patient and supportive as always as they put the safety of loved ones   continue to truly demonstrate what it means to Support, Include, and
             first, even when it was unbearable. The support from families has been   Empower.
             critical to ensuring the ongoing safety and well-being of everyone within
             our community.

             The never-ending generosity from the North Simcoe community continues
             to be nothing short of inspirational. Thank you for your unwavering
             support in all forms – acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and                       Dean Johnson
             vital donations.                                                                           Chief Executive Officer
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