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National Volunteer Week
April 19-23 is National Volunteer Week! The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by others AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose. We have been...
Infrastructure Canada Funding Announcement
There was a joint Provincial and Federal infrastructure announcement on March 4th to announce investments for six projects in London through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan, and we are thrilled to be...
COVID Vaccine Roll Out Should be Based on Needs vs Location
We believe that people with complex medical, physical, and developmental needs and the staff who provide care should be given priority for the COVID-19 vaccine due to being a highly vulnerable population. This is not currently the case. While our efforts to protect...
Triage Advocacy
PHSS and our partners have sent the attached release to our Mayors, City Councils, MPs and MPPs, our networks, and media contacts, asking them to lend their collective voices to advocate for the health and safety of the people we support. Please feel free to share...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions
PHSS has partnered with Dr. Faisal Rehman, Professor of Medicine and Site Chief of Medicine at University Hospital, to provide four information-packed 30 minute drop-in COVID-19 vaccination information sessions. Learn more, ask questions, and get honest answers:...
Announcing The Carmell E. Tait Advocacy & Social Justice Fund
Our Chief Operating Officer of 32 years, Carmell Tait, passed away on May 7, 2020. She has left an indelible mark in the world and in the way people with complex needs are valued and supported to have the best life possible. A humble person by nature, rooted in social...
Thank You To Our Staff Members!
From the people we support, THANK YOU to all our staff members!! You have been calm and creative during this pandemic, and stepping up to ensure that everyone receives the supports they need during this time. #BestStaffEver #EssentialWorkers #InThisTogether
Finding New Ways To Connect
During this challenging time, friends and family are finding new ways to connect. Thank you to all families for understanding, being creative in communicating, as well as respecting our physical spaces! Janet’s sister, Nancy, stopped by for a window visit; Amy and her...
Arthur J Gallagher Thank You Parade
Our friends at Arthur J Gallagher stopped by the main office with a staff parade to thank #EssentialWorkers for their dedication and to drop off some yummy treats for our locations! Thank you AJG for your support during this time! #InThisTogether