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King Street

Project

A significant financial commitment from CLH Foundation will transform CEO Dean Johnson: “I would
the downtown Midland location of CLH Development Support like to thank each member of
Services (CLH DSS) from administrative offices into a purpose-built the Foundation Board for their
program hub to support individuals who are served by three vital partnership and unequivocal
CLH DSS programs: Supported Independent Living (SIL), Supported recognition of the value of these

Employment Program (SEP) and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY). The programs and the support they
$154,000 contribution by CLH Foundation to CLH Developmental provide to members of our CLH
Support Services for this project will fully cover the costs of the DSS community, who are proud of
planned renovations. CLHF Board President Sarah Kitchen: “We see this their independence and eager to

project as vital program support and fully in line with CLH Foundation’s maintain it by learning new skills
focused attention on providing opportunities for connection, growth and strengthening their social
and engagement for CLH-supported individuals.” networks.”

Plans for the 283 King Street building include a home-style kitchen This commitment by CLH CLH Foundation provides $154,000 to CLH Developmental Support
Services for the creation of a downtown CLH DSS program hub.
similar to what would be in an apartment setting, for teaching Foundation was made possible From left: CLHF Board President Sarah Kitchen, SEP member Bryan
essential cooking skills, with an adjoining lunch room. A fully equipped because of a significant bequest Puddicombe, CLHF Director of Revenue Development Sue-Ellen
laundry room will provide low-cost alternatives for pay-for-use made many years ago by Midland Boyes, SEP Direct Support Professional Trisha Walker, CLH DSS Board
President Doug Thorhauge, and CLH DSS CEO Dean Johnson
services. Also on the main floor will be a fully accessible washroom, philanthropist and businessman
designated space for one-to-one support and small-group training. Robbert Hartog – a bequest that
Upstairs will be a social and learning space, with a training room also made the initial purchase of the King Street building for CLH
as well as an open space for programming and social gatherings. possible – and the continued support and wonderful generosity of
Renovations will begin in fall 2022 with completion planned for spring CLH Foundation donors.

2023.

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