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Director’s Report



           Sue-Ellen Boyes









           Dignity, independence and purpose; in our fall 2023 fundraising campaign, we highlighted     Local communities also stepped in with their support: Town of Midland,
           these qualities as some of the “greatest gifts” in life. You, our community of donors, supporters,   Town of Penetanguishene and Township of Tiny have provided funding which has
           families and friends of CLH, have shown over and again all through the year that you too     supported the health, well-being and participation of all members of the CLH community.
           believe in providing opportunities for every person served by CLH Developmental Support
           Services to live a full and meaningful life.                                                 You helped make our Giving Tuesday campaign the most successful we have ever
                                                                                                        experienced, thanks to the leadership of Judith and Robin Green, who made their own gift
           You and your generous gifts of time, financial support and advocacy continue to fuel our long-  and offered an additional ‘matching gift’ to encourage others to join them. Dozens of donors
           term commitment to foster well-being, access, and opportunity for adults, seniors, youth and   generously supported our campaign that day, determined to help us earn that matching gift!
           children with developmental disabilities here in North Simcoe and throughout Simcoe County.
                                                                                                        I would like also to include my thanks to the brilliant group of individuals who lead CLH
           You walked, rolled or strolled to help raise thousands of dollars through Walk This Way – funds   Foundation with wisdom, passion and commitment, the CLHF Board of Directors. Thank you to
           which directly cover the unfunded medical and health expenses of residents of our CLH        Sarah Kitchen, Dave Sibley, Dorothy Blanks, Lois Irvine and Kevin Cascagnette for their tireless
           Supported Living Homes.  Bonspiel Bonanza also benefited from tremendous local business      dedication to ensuring that every CLH-supported person has the tools and opportunities they
           support, as well as the exceptional partnership of the Midland Civitans – a powerhouse group   need to thrive.
           of volunteers who work hard to support not only CLH Foundation but also Special Olympics, an
           organization which serves many of our CLH-supported individuals.                             All best wishes,

           The first-ever Dillon’s Golf Tournament in support of CLH Foundation gathered friends
           together for a great day of golf, prizes, food and camaraderie – and raised even more than
           organizers Ricky Dillon and James Christie had dreamed of.

           Community service organizations and their members continue to step up and step in to         Sue-Ellen Boyes
           Bridge the Gap, donating goods and goodwill to ensure the Pantry Top-Up continues all        Director, Revenue Development
                                                                                                        CLH Foundation
           through the year.









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