The Clarendon Foundation (Cheshire Homes) Inc. provides self-directed attendant services to persons with a physical disability who wish to live independently in the community. Priority of selection and service will be given to individuals who are employed, at school, or involved in community activities on a full or part-time basis.Clarendon's front-line staff team consists of Personal Care Attendants and Housekeepers. All Personal Care Attendants are trained as Personal Support Workers (PSWs). Each site cluster has a Manager of Assisted Living, as well as a Weekend and On-Call Manager.The services provided include assistance with bathing, dressing, personal care, cooking, shopping, housekeeping and laundry, and escort. Our services are provided, as needed, throughout the twenty-four (24) hour day, 365 days per year. Services are provided on the basis of pre-booked visits or on-call assistance, as needed.The Clarendon Foundation curently provides these services in two Toronto neighborhoods at
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. There is no cure. Cystic fibrosis causes various effects on the body, but mainly affects the digestive system and lungs. The degree of cystic fibrosis involvement differs from person to person. However, the persistence and ongoing infection in the lungs, with destruction of lungs and loss of lung function, eventually causes death in the majority of people who have cystic fibrosis.
George Syme Community School's motto is 'Believing in achieving, together we make it happen!'As a school in the Model Schools for Inner City program, George Syme is committed to student achievement by building strong partnerships with families and the community. Recently celebrating its 100th Anniversary, the school has seen many changes. Now a vibrant open concept school, located near Jane and St. Clair Avenue West, George Syme hosts a French Immersion program. Its diversity is seen and heard in the halls and on the playground as students, parents and staff speak in over 30 languages. We strive to deliver curriculum through units of study where students see themselves as agents of change. George Syme is the hub of the community offering many programs for students and parents during and beyond the school day.