Monday, Feb 3, 2020 - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our resident, James (Jim) Warring. He passed away peacefully at Woolcot Wing in Welland Hospital.
”15 years ago when I began SupportiveLiving.ca with my first house in Welland, James was one of the first four residents that I housed. He was a misunderstood young man, full of life who needed an outlet and a supportive environment to express himself
January 18, 2020 - With the winter storm that affected many parts of Ontario this past Saturday, a potential housing crisis was averted in the rural community of Harriston.
Due to the heavy snowfall throughout the day, the weight of the snow crushed a boiler vent at a SupportiveLiving home, rendering the boiler system inoperable. SupportiveLiving’s management team, front line staff and community partners responded swiftl
Jan 22, 2020 -We would like to give a HUGE shout out to the Salvation Army in St. Thomas for their continuous donations to #WalnutManor Supportive Living Residence.
Salvation Army’s Jennifer Atkins with SupportiveLiving Manager of Client Relations, Patrick Pinnoy along with the church’s children
The church donated food to the home back in December as part of their Christmas drive and then again this month.
December 12, 2019 - SupportiveLiving.ca was ‘in the house’ at New Beginnings in St. Thomas Ontario, to spread some Christmas cheer! The team was invited to the party by residence owner Sandra Ferguson and hosted by New Beginning’s manager, Trudy Marchand.
Trudy Marchand, Manager, New Beginnings and Vishal Chityal, CEO, President and Founder, SupportiveLiving.ca
SL Management came bearing gifts of blan
December 10, 2019 - SupportiveLiving.ca is proud to announce that they are the recipient of a National Enablement Award. Canadian over 50’s Housing Awards bestowed the honour upon SupportiveLiving.ca in a ceremony that took place in Mississauga, Ontario on Dec 10, 2019.
SupportiveLiving.ca was named "The Most Outstanding Supportive Services Management Team in Canada."
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SupportiveLiving.ca is proud to announce that they are the recipient of a National Enablement Award. Canadian over 50’s Housing Awards bestowed the honour upon SupportiveLiving.ca in a ceremony that took place in Mississauga, Ontario on Dec 10, 2019.
SupportiveLiving.ca's management team from left to right: Shama Chaudhry, (Director of Communications), Cynthia Lamb (Regional Supervisor), Jacqueline Honeysett (Director of
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