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MESSAGE FROM
THE DIRECTOR

Lately I’ve been thinking about how community support for years –sparking friendships, a love of reading, and great
CLH Foundation has been so essential to keeping us looking conversations!
forward for these past two years. I think I was not the only
one who thought that by now the challenging times would We’re very excited to share with you the plans for our
be way behind us, and that we’d be able to move on without building on King St in downtown Midland – and its
a backward glance! transformation from a CLH administrative building to a
vital program hub.
But you know what? You have never wavered in your
meaningful support of CLH Foundation initiatives: you It’s also a delight to be able to reflect back to you the
were firm in your support of programs and projects that difference that you make, as enthusiastic supporters of A
directly benefited CLH-supported individuals. Thanks to Red Carpet Evening, as donors joining our Commitment to
you, we have stories to tell, accomplishments to celebrate, Care, or bridging the gap for individuals who are proudly
and plenty to share with you about the impact of your independent but struggle to make ends meet, or as
generosity! members of local community organizations, who continue
to find new ways to support our work and those of many
With pleasure, in this issue we highlight Michael, who has other local charitable causes.
worked hard to learn new skills, and finds himself on the
front cover, sharing his undeniable delight in his new job at You have kept us looking forward all this time, and thanks to
the Midland branch of the Furniture Bank. your support we are moving forward with our plans to make
the CLH community a wonderful place to be.
For Melanie Turner, a Direct Support professional in the
CPS program, and her dedicated band of CLH Book With all best wishes
Club members, reading together has been a wonderful
way to maintain social ties throughout these past two

Sue-Ellen Boyes
Director, Revenue Development
CLH Foundation

CLH Teen Camp is back! Eight week-long camps, 5 days a week, featuring engaging
programs, adventures and fun – all at no cost to campers and their families. This is thanks
to generous support from our CLHF Camp Card donors, including LabX Media.
Photo L to R: LabX Media’s Jamie Burns, CLHF Board Member Kevin Cascagnette, CLH Teen
Camp staff Dave Coutts & Taylor Emberley, and LabX Media’s Emma McFarland.

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