Organizations near Atkinson ON (231 Result(s))

Housing Co-operatives have been around for a long time in Canada. The first permanent student co-op was established at the University of Toronto in 1934.The first non-student co-op, Willow Park, was established in Winnipeg in 1964.

When we began in 1953, for many people who had intellectual (or developmental) disabilities, community living was a dream. It was an objective yet to be realized. Until they finally closed in 2009, some still lived apart in Ontario government institutions. Others were physically in, but had little connection to the community around them - as children, they were in segregated classrooms or in schools far away from the neighborhood children who were their peers; as adults, they were often excluded from opportunities to join the workforce. At all ages, many faced physical and social barriers that kept them from participating in the social and economic world around them.

Contributed over 10,000 hours last yearHelping clients remain in their own homes'As a volunteer with SFCSC these past 15 years, I have seen firsthand how this organization touches the lives of so many people in a positive way!'- David LintonEnriching Through our Health PartnershipsEnriching Through our Student PartnershipsGrace Community Garden was created in 2012 with over 60 studentsPart of ChangeTheWorld, a student volunteer initiative in partnership with the Government of Ontario and United Way KFL&AThe garden expanded in 2013 to include Loughborough Public School and Sydenham High SchoolSupplying up to 63 families a month from June-Nov, in support of our Food Bank and Adult Day programs Enriching the Lives of Students.

Our school has 375 students from kindergarten to Grade 6. In addition to offering a variety of programs and quality services, we also have clubs and extracurricular activities that meet the needs of our students and allow them to develop individual talents. Through our website, we offer you a window that allows you to discover our school, our students, our staff and more! Enjoy your visit to explore our school.

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