Community Living Toronto

04/23/2026

Day 1 comes to a close and what a day it’s been! We dove into some insightful sessions that left us thinking, reflecting, and energized for what’s ahead. 💡

⚖️ Top 10 Legal Issues Impacting the Developmental Services Sector in 2026 (PooranLaw Professional Corporation)
This session gave us a clear look at the evolving legal landscape, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and practical strategies to stay ahead. A strong reminder that protecting your mission means staying informed, proactive, and adaptable in a complex environment.

🎥 Visual Storytelling for Organizations
We explored how powerful storytelling can elevate engagement and strengthen brand presence. From video to photography to social media, it’s all about authenticity and connection.

✨ Transformative Trailblazers with Dr. Kylie Bragdon
A standout session that connected leadership strategies to… lobster fishing! 🦞 A creative and memorable way to think about resilience, adaptability, and leading meaningful change within teams.

Day 1 has set the bar high, and we are thrilled to see what tomorrow brings! 👀

04/23/2026

Join us virtually for the upcoming Family and Friends Update to get insights into Community Participation Supports and Respite, CLTO’s Therapeutic Respite Program and our Community Living Month celebrations including the campaign. Plus, we will host a special Community Unplugged session in recognition of . Make sure to add this to your calendar! 📅

When: Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

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04/23/2026

Community Living Toronto is in London, Ontario, for . This year’s theme, Back to the Future: Honouring our past, celebrating today, shaping the future of Developmental Services, has everyone thinking big and talking about what’s next for our sector. 💬

💡 We kicked things off with an awesome keynote from Yan Markson, who brought the kind of energy that sticks with you. Growth mindset, reinventing yourself, spotting opportunity instead of obstacles… it was a great reminder that how we think shapes what we build. 🙌

We’re here to learn and connect, and we’ve only just started. Stay tuned for more sessions, more ideas, and more insights we can bring back and put into action. 💙💚

04/22/2026

✨ Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday and support a great cause? Come treasure hunting for antiques, books, clothing, home goods, toys, jewellery and more at Kingsway-Lambton Charity Flea Market. 🛍️

🌭 BBQ + coffee and refreshments available
🙌 All proceeds support 20+ charitable organizations

👉 Follow the link to see the event page and access more details: https://www.kingswaylambton.ca/events/the-flea-market-2026/2026-04-25

Kingsway-Lambton United Church

04/20/2026

✨ Happy National Volunteer Week! ✨

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our volunteers with the theme “Ignite Volunteerism," a call to spark passion, inspire action, and fuel the incredible impact volunteers have in our communities. 🔥

Together, we’re building a future where everyone belongs and everyone is valued.. a future shaped by empathy, inclusion, and collective action. Let’s keep the flame of volunteerism burning bright. 💙💚

04/17/2026

✨ On March 25, 2026, our Senior Program Leaders came together for a day of learning, collaboration, and strengthening our approach to quality improvement.

Led by faculty from the Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (CQuIPS), the team took part in hands-on sessions to deepen their understanding of key quality improvement concepts and practical tools. 💡

Together, we explored how to take a more proactive approach by learning from audits, incidents, and feedback from staff, families, and the people we support, and turning those insights into stronger processes and practices.

A big thank you to the team at CQuIPS for their guidance, expertise, and engaging approach to learning. 🙌

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

✨ On April 13, our Leadership Team came together for a day of connection, collaboration, and thinking about the future.

United with our shared purpose, we had meaningful discussions on key strategic projects, received updates on upcoming campaigns, and heard about important developments in our government relations work. 💡

Beyond the updates, we strengthened our bonds as a team through a special Community Unplugged session, featuring CLTO Staff Members Jonathan, Pina, and Vishwas, hosted by our CEO, Brad Saunders. These moments of storytelling and reflection continue to bring us closer and remind us of the impact behind the work we do every day. 🙌

We also shared some joyful moments together, including a karaoke icebreaker, thanks to Courtney who brought energy and fun to the day with her guitar and great voice. 🎤

Driven by our commitment to put the people we support first, we’re building momentum and moving our mission forward. Every conversation that day reflected our dedication to families, inclusive communities, and building a society where everyone belongs. 💙💚

04/09/2026

Join us in supporting Art For Goodness’ Sake – Charity Art Show and Sale on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Explore over 500 works of fine art from 31 talented artists, all in support of local charities.

📍 Where: 85 The Kingsway, Toronto
🕙 When: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
🎟️ Cost: $10 in advance | $15 at the door
🎁👉 Door prize: “Pine Ridge Autumn Colours” by John Werlich (valued at $1,300)

Visit kingswaylambtonartshow.ca to learn more!

Kingsway-Lambton Art Show & Sale

04/07/2026

On this National Caregiver Day, we are proud to see our CEO, Brad Saunders contributing to an important conversation at the National Caregiver Day Symposium.

💬 As part of the panel discussion, Brad along with moderator James Janeiro (Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence) and panelists Susan Bisaillon (Safehaven) and Amanda MacKenzie (March of Dimes) explored the barriers many caregivers face, while emphasizing the need for more inclusive, accessible approaches that evolve alongside people’s needs across the lifespan.

Thanks to the organizers for bringing people together for such an important conversation and creating space to share ideas, learn from one another, and push this work forward. 💙💚

The Azrieli Foundation, Canadian Home Care Association

04/07/2026

As we celebrate , join The The Ontario Caregiver Organization for a special Zoom workshop honouring caregivers and sharing practical ways to build connection and support.

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Whether you’re caring for a parent, a child, a friend, a spouse, or a neighbour – you deserve to be celebrated for all that you do.

April 7 is National Caregiver Day and we’re hosting a special event in honour of caregivers, like you, and the invaluable contributions you make to our communities and healthcare system every day – even when it’s hard, isolating, and relentless.

Featuring a fireside chat with the winner of our 2026 Janet Beed Impact Award – a caregiver using their experience to improve systems - and a presentation from GenWell with low-barrier connection strategies that fit your life & will support you along your journey 💜

Can’t wait to see you there 👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrate-national-caregiver-day-tickets-1984629903466?aff=ebdsoporgprofile