Tag Archives: Transitional Housing
‘Life had taught him to wear his shoes’: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 raises record-breaking $17K to help end homelessness
Related Story: Cheers, Laughter and Happy Tears: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 packs sold-out Algonquin Theatre NORTH MUSKOKA – Community members came out in force to celebrate ability and support inclusion at Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023. “Why does Huntsville’s Got Talent matter?” Jennifer Jerrett, event coordinator and Community Engagement Specialist for Community Living Huntsville, asked audience […]
Cheers, laughter and happy tears: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 packs sold-out Algonquin Theatre
Related Story: ‘Life had taught him to wear his shoes’: Huntsville’s Got Talent 2023 raises record-breaking $17K to help end homelessness NORTH MUSKOKA – There was a lot of cheers and applause, a bit of laughter, and even a few happy tears as Huntsville’s Got Talent returned to a sold-out crowd at the Algonquin Theatre […]
Media Release: Donate to Community Living Huntsville for housing on Giving Tuesday 2022
NORTH MUSKOKA – Be the difference someone needs this holiday season with donation to Community Living Huntsville’s housing programs, services, and initiatives on Giving Tuesday. “Housing insecurity and homelessness is the most pressing issue facing people and families we support. Apartments are disappearing, rent is astronomical, and cost of living is skyrocketing. So many marginalized […]
An end to homelessness: the power of transitional housing
Brian couldn’t find anywhere to live. “It’s very expensive,” says the soft-spoken Huntsville community member. “Not enough rooms for rent, not enough apartments to rent for under $1,200.” The housing crisis, and the limited availability, fierce competition, and skyrocketing prices it has caused, has disproportionately affected marginalized community members, including people who live with the […]
‘Inclusion is beautiful’: Community Living Huntsville Autumn Brunch 2022 inspires conversations worth having
Audience members set down their brunch forks and rose to their feet with applause and cheers. Community Living Huntsville’s 2022 Autumn Brunch saw community members with and without disabilities come together at Grandview Golf Club to share in delicious food, a silent auction, live music, and inspiring conversations worth having on October 2. The event […]
Media Release: Golf Fore Inclusion tournament readies to tee off for community in Huntsville
NORTH MUSKOKA – Join in a new all-abilities golf tournament that is shaping up to be a hole in one. “Golf Fore Inclusion, our first all-abilities golf tournament, is a safe and welcoming event for anyone who wants to give it a shot, even if they feel their golf game may not be up to […]
‘Tom & Winnie’ supporters revisit past to create stronger future in North Muskoka
The mystery may never be solved, but one thing is for sure – an enduring fascination with Canadian icon Tom Thomson has made a difference for people in North Muskoka. “Words cannot express how grateful we are that Roy MacGregor gave his time to share his love of Huntsville, and the wealth of knowledge he […]
Media Release: Sandhill Nursery art collaboration to support Community Living Huntsville
NORTH MUSKOKA – A creative collaboration aims to turn art into action on housing for people with developmental disabilities in North Muskoka. Community Living Huntsville has partnered with Sandhill Nursery, its artist-in-residence Kristyn Watterworth of KryArt Studio, and community members to create Wesley, a 3’ x 4’ painting on canvas, to be auctioned online in […]
Artists for Inclusion 2022 raises $7.6K for Transitional Housing
Last-minute bidding frenzies kindled more hope for housing in North Muskoka. Jennifer Jerrett, Community Engagement Specialist for Community Living Huntsville, says the not-for-profit organization’s Artists for Inclusion 2022 online art auction raised nearly $7,600 to support its Transitional Housing initiative. “We couldn’t have done it without the artists, craftspeople, and community members who donated items […]
Media release: Bid for a cause in Community Living Huntsville’s Artists for Inclusion 2022
North Muskoka – A bid can win you some fine Muskoka art and help take action on homelessness, too. Community Living Huntsville hosts Artists for Inclusion, its second annual online auction of fine art, from June 20 to July 4, 2022. Funds raised support the not-for-profit organization’s Transitional Housing initiative for marginalized young men with […]