Itās Nonprofit Appreciation Week and Julie is here to share why nonprofits matter! With 58,000 nonprofits and 850,000 workers making a difference across Ontario, their impact is HUGE!At Community Living Oakville, weāve been empowering people with developmental disabilities since 1954āthanks to our amazing staff, volunteers, and supporters. Plus, nonprofits contribute $65 billion annually to Ontarioās economy. Supporting local isnāt just feel-good, itās smart!Hit that ā¤ļø if you support nonprofits! #DreamInspireBelong #NonprofitAppreciationWeek #SupportLocal #CommunityMatters #NAW2025
š¶ A Night to Remember for Annie & Marty! š¶ Annie and Marty, had an unforgettable date night at a Jully Black concertābut they never expected to end up on stage!In a surprise moment, Jully invited them up to dance and sing along to āSeven Day Fool,ā turning their night into something truly special. With the crowd cheering them on, Annie and Marty embraced the moment, proving that music has the power to bring people together in the best ways. Check out this incredible experience!#DreamInspireBelong #JullyBlack #LiveMusicMagic #CommunityConnections Jully Black
Belonging is more than just being presentāitās about being valued. This Black History Month, we celebrate the strength of diverse communities and the importance of inclusion. Every person deserves to be recognised, heard, and appreciated for who they are. Through connection, understanding, and representation, we continue to build a community where everyone belongs.#BlackHistoryMonth #InclusionMatters #RepresentationMatters #BelongingForAll #DreamInspireBelong
š¢ Inclusion means giving every voice the platform it deserves. This Black History Month, we celebrate diversity, representation, and the power of storytellingābecause everyone deserves to be heard. Joel, a proud member of In the Loop Media, is capturing stories, amplifying voices, and showing that true inclusion happens when we listen, learn, and connect. Through our media program, weāve engaged with our community, sharing experiences that inspire, inform, and uplift. Because everyone belongs in the picture. š¤āØ#BlackHistoryMonth #InclusionMatters #RepresentationMatters #DreamInspireBelong
Thanks to your generous donations, the people we support now have access to gym memberships, allowing them to focus on their fitness goals, improve their physical health, and gain confidence in their abilities. šļøāāļøStaying active isnāt just about fitnessāitās about creating opportunities for mental and emotional well-being too. YOUR support makes all of this possible, breaking down barriers and ensuring equal access for everyone.Together, weāre creating healthier, happier lives. THANK YOU for making such a profound difference in our community. š#DreamInspireBelong #BuildingStrength #FitnessForAll #ThankYouDonors #CommunityImpact #HealthAndWellness
Itās never too late to celebrate someone special! š A belated Happy Birthday to Zaynah, whose smile lights up every room. š„³ Moments like these remind us how grateful we are for our tight-knit community that supports us, so we can continue celebrating the amazing people we support. Thank you for helping us make every day special! š #DreamInspireBelong #BelatedBirthdayLove #CommunitySupport
Your donations are making a real difference by reducing loneliness and fostering a sense of belonging. šš Every social activity, group gathering, and shared moment helps create meaningful friendships that strengthen our community.Together, weāre creating a world where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. THANK YOU for being part of this journey with us!#DreamInspireBelong #BuildingConnections #FriendshipMatters #CommunitySupport #EndIsolation #YouMakeADifference
Your donations are helping us provide vital resources like mindfulness workshops, yoga, counselling, and more. š§ š These tools build resilience, reduce stress, and improve well-being for the people we support. Youāre not just giving; youāre changing lives and making mental health a priority for everyone in our community. š Thank you for your compassion and generosity! š#DreamInspireBelong #MentalHealthMatters #ThankYouDonors #CommunitySupport #WellnessForAll
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we can do even more for the people we support! Your donations to our Holiday Appeal, combined with The Robitaille Charitable Foundation's matching gift, raised an amazing $58,900. This means more resources for our vital Xcel program and expanded support services for our community members who need it most. Every dollar makes a difference in someone's life.Your generosity doesn't just contribute to a number ā it creates real opportunities and positive changes for the people we serve. Thank you for helping us make a bigger impact in 2024!Special thanks to Jean Robitaille and Joanne Aubin for their transformative matching gift.Together, we're building a stronger, more supportive Oakville. šš#LivingOakville #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #GivingBack #OakvilleON
This year, our Xcel program has been all about stepping out into the community, creating meaningful friendships, and building a sense of belonging for the people we support.š” What Weāve Achieved Together:āļø Exploring Southern Ontario through exciting community outings and events.āļø Volunteering and giving back to local organisations.āļø Making new friends and strengthening connections.āļø Learning together through hands-on activities and shared experiences.š At the heart of Xcel is inclusion. Whether itās cheering each other on, celebrating milestones, or simply spending time together, every moment has brought us closer as a community.š½ļø This video celebrates the power of belonging and the joy of doing things together. Letās keep creating opportunities to connect, grow, and inspire one another in the years ahead.Thank you to everyone who made 2024 unforgettable. Hereās to more friendships and adventures in the future!#DreamInspireBelong #inclusionmatters
š Happy New Year from Community Living Oakville! šAs we welcome 2025, weāre filled with gratitude for the incredible community we share. Together, weāve accomplished so much this past yearācreating opportunities, celebrating milestones, and embracing inclusion every step of the way.Hereās to another year of dreaming big, inspiring each other, and building a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone belongs.Thank you for being part of our journey. Letās make 2025 extraordinary!#DreamInspireBelong #HappyNewYear2025
Dream Inspire Belong Community Living Oakville is a non-profit charitable organization that provides support to people who have a developmental disability.
