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Community Living Huntsville receives $345K grant for disability-inclusive home renovation
Huntsville, Ontario – Community Living Huntsville has received $345,000 in funding to help renovate its home at 18 Main St. W., in Huntsville, to provide safe, affordable, and supported housing for people with disabilities who would otherwise have nowhere else to live. “We want – and need – to be part of the solution for […]
Read MorePride, Disability Rights, and the Work of Belonging
Hey, everyone. It’s Alison. We need to talk. I have had the privilege to work for Community Living Huntsville as its Communications Specialist since 2021. I am proud to work for an organization that champions disability rights and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. I find it difficult to understand how anyone could want […]
Read More‘The vibes are great!’: 2026 Silent Disco raises $19K for housing in Huntsville
Huntsville, Ontario – The music may have been in our headphones, but the fun was loud and clear. Our 2026 Silent Disco Dance Party at Canvas Brewing Co. on May 29 brought more than 100 people onto the dance floor for a night of sweet moves, off-key singing, happy laughter – and raising vital […]
Read More‘Raise our voices together’: Community Living flag flies at Huntsville town hall
Huntsville, Ontario – Change happens only when enough of us take a stand. “To the Town of Huntsville, thank you for raising our flag today,” said Bernadette Lovegrove, board chair for Community Living Huntsville, during a Community Living Month flag raising celebration at Huntsville town hall on May 11, 2026. “Creating a Community of Belonging […]
Read More‘Together Against Loneliness’: Call to Action on World Down Syndrome Day
Content from by WorldDownSyndromeDay.org: World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 was created to make sure people with Down syndrome have the same freedoms and opportunities as everybody else. So, on World Down Syndrome Day, we share key messages to help make the world a better place for people with Down syndrome. Together Against Loneliness […]
Read MoreNational Inclusive Education Month: Why Words and Support Matter
National Inclusive Education Month in February is a time to celebrate, learn, and act to ensure every learner feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Inclusive education benefits everyone – it strengthens classrooms, builds understanding, and helps students with and without disabilities thrive together now and into the future. This month, our organization is focusing on 2 […]
Read MoreTop 10 Finalists – and Surprises – Await at Muskoka’s Got Talent 2026
Huntsville, Ontario – Muskoka’s best kept secret? The talent that’s about to take the stage in Huntsville. The Top 10 Finalists for Muskoka’s Got Talent step into the spotlight at the Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main Street East, Huntsville, to perform live on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Who will wow the crowd, impress […]
Read MoreWomen United Grant Sparks New Food Security Series for Local Families
Have you heard? We can launch a new food security and social connection series thanks to a 2025 Women United Grant from United Way Simcoe Muskoka! Kitchen Conversations, for women who are the primary caregivers of children in low-income and food-insecure households, is a new opportunity inspired by our Kitchen Connections classes for adults with […]
Read MoreSelf-Advocates Launch Advisory Committee for Community Living Huntsville
A newly formed group of self-advocates is ready to shape the future with passion and purpose. In early 2024, spurred by our commitments to Person-Directed Principles and Collaboration, our team proposed a Self-Advocate Advisory Committee that would: Discuss topics important to its members Tell us how we can improve our services, and Let us know […]
Read MoreDignity in Food: Advocacy Sparks Connection in the Kitchen
It started with a call to action. “We need you to help us put an end to food insecurity in our community,” said Jennifer Jerrett, our Community Engagement Specialist. “The number of community members who are forced to choose between rent and food is growing every day. There is no dignity in that. Real change […]
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