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CLH Foundation provides funding

for CLH DSS to create program

hub in downtown Midland

A significant financial commitment by the Board of Directors
of CLH Foundation will transform the downtown Midland
location of CLH Development Support Services (CLH DSS)
from administrative offices into a purpose-built program hub
to support individuals who are served by three vital CLH DSS
programs: Supported Independent Living (SIL), Supported
Employment Program (SEP) and Transitional Aged Youth
(TAY). The $154,000 contribution by CLH Foundation to CLH
Developmental Support Services for this project will fully cover
the costs of the planned renovations. CLHF Board President
Sarah Kitchen: “We see this project as vital program support
and fully in line with CLH Foundation’s focused attention
on providing opportunities for connection, growth and
engagement for CLH-supported individuals.” From left: CLHF Board President Sarah Kitchen, SEP member Bryan
Puddicombe, CLHF Director of Revenue Development Sue-Ellen Boyes,
SEP Direct Support Professional Trisha Walker, CLH DSS Board President
Plans for the 283 King Street building include a home-style Doug Thorhauge, CLH DSS CEO Dean Johnson.
kitchen, similar to what would be in an apartment setting,
for teaching essential cooking skills, with an adjoining lunch
room. A fully equipped laundry room will provide low-cost
alternatives for pay-for-use services. Also on the main floor they provide to members of our CLH DSS community, who
will be a fully accessible washroom, designated space for are proud of their independence and eager to maintain it by
one-to-one support and small-group training. Upstairs will learning new skills and strengthening their social networks.”
be a social and learning space, with a training room as well
as an open space for programming and social gatherings. This commitment by CLH Foundation was made possible
Renovations will begin in fall 2022 with completion planned because of a significant bequest made many years ago by
for spring 2023. Midland philanthropist and businessman Robbert Hartog, a
bequest that also made the initial purchase of the King Street
CEO Dean Johnson: “I would like to thank each member of building for CLH possible, and the continued support and
the Foundation Board for their partnership and unequivocal wonderful generosity of CLH Foundation donors.
recognition of the value of these programs and the support

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