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Community Foundation of Mississauga Helps Fund New Program
 The Community Foundation of Mississauga is helping Community Living Mississauga to support adults who have an intellectual disability to become more active and involved in their community.
The Foundation recently announced a $30,000 grant for the Community Engagement Resource Initiative – a new program offered by Community Living Mississauga designed to provide meaningful participation in community activities and support people to strive to achieve independence and community involvement.
“Many adults who have an intellectual disability are marginalized and have very poor social networks. They often struggle with how to make friends and how to become more involved in their community,” said Keith Tansley, Executive Director at Community Living Mississauga. “The Community Engagement Resource Initiative provides supports for individuals interested in connecting with other people and engaging in the life of their community.”
The initiative supports up to 45 adults to participate in activities of their choice in the community. Three facilitators work with small groups of individuals to plan the weekly activities, build and maintain friendships and support them to develop the skills necessary to do so independently.
“We greatly appreciate the financial support that the Community Foundation of Mississauga has provided to this program,” continued Tansley. “This generous grant will enable the individuals and their families supported by our organization to benefit from increased community engagement.”
It is the mission of the Community Foundation of Mississauga to create sustainable support for community needs in Mississauga by building partnerships with donors and stakeholders who establish endowed and other related funds, to maximize their community impact by ensuring that they identify and understand community needs, and to invest in solutions.
Community Living Mississauga and
Co-operators Team Up to Clean Trail
Although it wasn't a great day for a walk down by the Credit River, a team of volunteers from the Co-operators and two of Community Living Mississauga's base sites braved the cold, damp weather and joined forces to clean up a section of the Culham Trail.
The annual clean-up was coordinated the Volunteers in Action Committee at the Co-operators - a company which strongly encourages its employees to give back to the community.
The partnership also provided an opportunity for individuals who have an intellectual disability and attend one of Community Living Mississauga's base sites to actively participate in a meaningful day time activity while enhancing their community.
Thanks to everyone at the Co-operators for a fun and productive morning!
Recognition Evening Honours Volunteers
Michael Dalziel presentes Rafal Dlugosz with an award for his outstanding on-to-one volunteer efforts over the past year (top photo) while Neel Singla and April Forbes discuss the important role volunteers play at the Community on Campus program (bottom photo).
Community Living Mississauga honoured some outstanding individuals at its 2012 Volunteer Recognition Evening. More than 100 people were on hand at the Maple Banquet Hall as 17 volunteers were presented with awards for their efforts over the past year.
"Whether it is with our Community Sports League, at one of our basesites, one-to-one, corporate volunteering, Board of Directors or one of our Committees, our volunteers help to enhance the lives of the individuals we support," said Keith Tansley, Executive Director at Community Living Mississauga. "They bring with them wisdom, skills, energy and passion."
More than 300 volunteers are actively involved in more than 40 opportunities throughout the various programs and services offered by Community Living Mississauga.
"The work that they do is truly appreciated, not just today but throughout the years," continued Tansley. "Their enthusiasm and commitment truly provides an immense impact!"
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