A community that respects and supports the dignity, inherent value and rights of all people to participate, contribute and share in all elements of community life. To support and empower people who have an intellectual disability, in partnership with their families and the community, to lead enriched and meaningful lives. Respecting the inherent dignity and value of all people and enabling individuals to achieve their unique potential, free from discrimination and abuse. Building an inclusive community that values the participation and contribution of all its members and expands opportunities for people to achieve their goals and aspirations. Excellence, demonstrated through leadership, accountability, education, partnership building and innovation.
The mission of Catholic Family Services of Peel and Dufferin is to strengthen individual, family and community life in a manner which reflects the values and traditions consistent with Catholic social teaching and the doing of justice.
We first opened our doors in 1995, striving to help those in need within our community. The Vaughan Food Bank is an emergency food bank and is wheelchair accessible.
Launched in 1980 by a caring group of community members, CHATS originated as a grassroots not-for-profit charitable organization that provided a few basic services to help seniors to continue living in their own homes. Over the years, CHATS has grown and evolved, and now offers a full range of home care and community programs that meet the changing needs of more than 7,400 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year.Under the strong experience and knowledge of more than 580 volunteers, a Board of Directors, and 220 staff, CHATS embraces professional best practices in home care and our other services with caring, compassionate dedication. This unique combination ultimately benefits our clients, our community partners, and the community overall. Our quality achievements and service delivery model have been commended by Accreditation Canada.
York Region Food NetworkFOOD FOR HEALTH - FOOD FOR ALLFood security is defined as a situation in which all people obtain a safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes self-reliance and social justice. (Hamm and Bellows, J Nutr Educ Behav. 2003; 35:27-43)Food Insecurity: the inadequate or insecure access to adequate food due to financial constraints.Tarasuk, V, Mitchell, A, Dachner, N. Research to identify policy options to reduce food insecurity (PROOF). (2013). Household food insecurity in Canada 2011.