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17th Create A Smile 5km Walk/Run – Virtual for 2020

Posted on: October 13th, 2020 by Community Living St. Marys

Welcome everyone!

Create A Smile Foundation in partnership with Community Living St. Marys & Area has been creating smiles since 2004!

This fundraiser is fueled by the amazing generosity of volunteers.  All of the money raised at this event goes to Community Living to support their mission of improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities in St. Marys and Area.

Not only has this event generated significant financial resources, it has also reminded us of the power of healthy communities.

In 2020, families have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. This year funds raised will be used to support families with school age children not able to attend school on a full time basis and needing additional support for activities and respite.

We are excited about our 17th Annual Create A Smile 5km Walk/Run – Virtual for 2020

Between now and November 1 – make the decision to participate – grab a mask – walk your 5km and make a difference!

Take a picture and email it to lcannon@clstmarys.ca and be part of our Facebook Memory Create a Smile page. The more smiles we can capture the better!

For those who wish to donate online or create a team through Canada Helps Peer to Peer, please visit our website and click on the ‘Create A Smile’ logo or click on the following link 17th Annual Create A Smile Walkathon

For those who would still like to use a pledge sheet, you can pick one up at the JPC or print the pledge sheet attachment (see below).

2020 has been an exceptional year! We hope you will join our ‘virtual’ walk/run in the month of October and help us support families in our area!

Inspiring video   https://vimeo.com/377585189/4769d0d905 –  Click on this link to understand the heart of the Create A Smile Walkathon!

If you would like to use a pledge sheet, please click on the link  Create A Smile 2020 Pledge Sheet 

Tradition Mutual Insurance Company kicked off our annual fundraiser with a very generous donation of $1000.00.

COVID-19: Keeping up to date

Posted on: March 20th, 2020 by Community Living St. Marys

DS Sector Thanks

As we continue to navigate through the daily updates and changes around COVID-19, we will do our best to communicate with current employees, people we support, and families via email and our facebook page. Please continue to check there for most up to date information.
Thank you.

Sexuality, Safety & You!

Posted on: February 21st, 2020 by Community Living St. Marys

A One Day workshop on Apr 28, 2020 for adults with a developmental disability and a support person (if desired).
Supportive person can be family, friend, or paid worker.

16th Annual Create A Smile Fundraiser Raises over $22,000!

Posted on: October 10th, 2019 by Community Living St. Marys

Create A Smile Foundation in partnership with Community Living St. Marys and Area raise over $22,000!!

It’s often said that the shortest distance between two people is a smile! Many smiles and stories were shared on Sunday September 22nd when over one hundred people participated in the 16th annual ‘Create A Smile’ 5km walk/run.

This fundraising event was a huge success with over $22,000 raised! The generosity of our community, families, friends and sponsors is overwhelming!

The money raised will pay for things that enhance the lives of people with disabilities, their families and the communities they live in. This includes essential items not covered by government funding, some mobility and communication devices, summer supports for a number of young people, housing, People First and accessibility equipment needed in our community.

Our sincere gratitude is extended to all people that made this walk a success.

“Build Community. Start with a Smile!”

 

Sponsor listing for day of walk

 

If you require more information, contact Candace O’Hearn at cohearn@clstmarys.ca or 519-284-1400 x 221

 

June 2019 AGM

Posted on: June 19th, 2019 by Community Living St. Marys

Thanks to everyone who attended our AGM this June, 2019. We were honoured to have Michael Jacques speak about his new book, as well as do some additional work (after the meeting) on our next agency video…stay tuned!

James Purdue Centre Elgin St entrance not accessible June 19-21 2019

Posted on: June 14th, 2019 by Community Living St. Marys

Please note the following disruption:
New railway tracks are being installed at the Elgin and James St intersection.
Elgin St will therefore be closed from St. George to James St.
The JPC entrance off Elgin St will not be accessible from Wednesday June 19 to Friday June 21 inclusive.
Please access the parking lot by the James St entrance.

Emm Gryner in Concert! June 1, 2019

Posted on: May 29th, 2019 by Community Living St. Marys

See Emm Gryner on June 1! Emm is graciously donating some of the proceeds of this concert to our agency. Thanks Emm! Tickets are available currently at at Snapping Turtle Coffee and Lauren Whitney Lifestyles in downtown St.Marys. 

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