Freedom Respite Program

04/09/2026

New Thing #6 marked the beginning of our 6 week cooking program and today’s focus was breakfast! We made scrambled egg wraps and yogurt parfaits and also made a new friend, welcome Jeff! 🍳😋 Cheryl Abela Cooking Classes with Coffyn Piez

04/06/2026

🎉 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎉

Support Freedom Respite Program Through Bingo!

Freedom Respite Program is excited to share that we have secured a license with Charitable Gaming Ontario to work Bingo sessions—and we need your help!

Every Bingo session we work generates funds that go directly back into our program, helping us provide even more enriching experiences for our clients, such as:
✨ Cooking classes
✨ Weekly music therapy
✨ Additional therapeutic and recreational services

🕒 What to Expect:
• Short, easy 2-hour sessions
• Mostly evenings during the week (ex. 6–8 PM)
• Day and/or evening options on weekends
• Simple tasks—no experience needed!

💛 A Meaningful Opportunity:
Our clients are encouraged to participate alongside their loved ones, making this a fun and rewarding way to give back while spending time together.

📣 Get Involved!
Your time makes a real difference in expanding opportunities for the individuals we support.

👉 Message us today for more details or to sign up!

Freedom Respite Program
Enriching lives. Building community. Supporting growth.

04/04/2026

Our first class is this coming Thursday!

03/31/2026

Egg painting! 🐣

03/28/2026

Fellow Programs, we have space for you too! 🥰

03/26/2026

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03/25/2026

🌟 Try Something New With Us This Spring! 🌟

Looking for a fun, supportive way to build confidence and life skills? Freedom Respite Program is thrilled to announce that we will be partnering with Coffyn Piez to bring you a 6-week cooking experience this April & May! (Menus and Class Outlines below)

🍴 We’re opening 4 exclusive spots for new participants to come “try us out” during our Thursday classes—fully supported by Freedom staff in a welcoming, inclusive environment. We’ll also have space for 3 additional participants with chaperones.

This is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and grow while having fun in the kitchen!

✨ What’s included?
🍪 Hands-on cooking classes
🧼 Kitchen & food safety skills
🥄 Building independence & cleanliness habits
🤝 Social connection in a positive, engaging space.

💲40.00 per class.

📩 Message us today to learn more and reserve your spot!

03/21/2026

It’s World Down Syndrome Day! Be informed. Be an ally. Be an advocate. ❤️

Loneliness is not just a sad feeling. It is bad for our health and happiness. It can make people feel anxious or depressed. It can also harm physical health.

03/19/2026

New Thing #5 brought us to Sho Art, Spirit & Performance! We strolled through all the nooks and crannies of their historic building site and even met some of the artists who have their Studios there. Afterwards, we were treated to an art lesson using paint and stencils created by a local artist and showcased on the walls of their gallery. It was a great experience and we will definitely return! ❤️

Shō, based in Windsor, Ontario, gathers artists dedicated to the interplay of art, spirit and performance. This multi-disciplinary approach welcomes painters, poets, sculptors, musicians, actors… allowing each artist to innovate, collaborate, produce and present art across all creative borders.

03/18/2026

Showing us some flying tricks! 🥰

03/18/2026

New Thing #4 was recommended by Sally Hansen and brought us to the Libro Centre in Amherstburg to try out the indoor track and watch the model airplane’s fly! Cody and Nick took the cake with most laps around the track (they walked for 30 minutes straight!) and the lovely gentlemen flying the planes took the time to teach us about the mechanics behind the magic. It was completely free and the participants had a great time! ✈️

03/17/2026

Shamrock shakes and Lucky Charms rice crispy treats… Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️