April 1 - COVID-19 has inevitably changed the way we do business and impacted individuals with severe mental health and addiction challenges. As the industry attempts to navigate itself through an addictions and housing crisis, many organizations that provide permanent long term housing do not have immediate availability and as a result, long waitlists*
While SupportiveLiving.ca has traditionally offered permanent, long term h
March 4, 2020 - As part of our ongoing commitment to build a strong frontline workforce at SupportiveLiving.ca, we strive to recognize and appreciate the diligence and hard work of our employees who demonstrate excellent performance in their role as home operator.
Monica has been selected as Employee of the Month for March 2021.
A little about Monica:
Monica has been working at SL for less than a year. During h
February 2, 2021 - We are thrilled to announce that SupportiveLiving.ca has won another National Award and has been named HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICE OF THE YEAR – 2020/21. This honour comes on the heels of the national Canada over 50s Housing Award just one year ago.
Founder and President of SupportiveLiving.ca, Vishal Chityal, commented: “I am truly honored and humbled that in a time where the Coronavirus pandemic ha
February 2, 2021 - As part of our ongoing commitment to build a strong frontline workforce at SupportiveLiving.ca, we strive to recognize and appreciate the diligence and hard work of our employees who demonstrate excellent performance in their role as home operator.
Wanda Rogers has been selected as Employee of the Month for February 2021.
A little about Wanda:
Wanda has been working at SL for more than five y
Jan 19, 2021 - As a community, everyone is struggling to adhere to the restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealing with lockdowns, isolation, social distancing and balancing life and our own mental health has not been an easy feat. Even through harsh economic times and job loss, the majority of us still have our basic needs in place – food, shelter and water. What about those who have no housing?
A re
Dec 21, 2020 – This year, Christmas will not be the same. The COVID-19 pandemic presents many challenges on how we celebrate the holidays.
“The new normal.”
These are all factors that have now become a staple part of our lives: Wearing masks, testing, lockdowns, no visitation, social distancing and isolation.
Being alone, during the best of times, is a very hard reality to accept -- especiall
SL Director of Communications, Shama Chaudhry with Andrea Martin, Pharmacy Technician, UniMed Dispensaries
Dec 15, 2020 – SupportiveLiving partnered with UniMed Dispensaries to deliver Christmas packages to all the residents at New Beginnings Residence in St.Thomas.
The packages consisted of a pair of pajama pants, socks, mitts and chocolates. This annual tradition is funded by SL CEO and Founder, Vishal
Dec 11, 2020 – There are special members in our community who are selfless and compassionate, and continue to remember our residents, especially during challenging times of COVID-19.
Jetta Witlib from the Welland Hospital teams up every year with Liliana Borelli at Welland Banquet Hall Casa Dante, to deliver Christmas lunch to over 45 residents across various residences in the Niagara Region.
They dropped off lu
Monday Dec 7, 2020 – Every year, as we enter the Christmas season, we open our arms to our community partners to help us spread Christmas cheer for our residents. This year, the Office of Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament of Niagara Centre, reached out to do exactly that with Vance himself dropping off poinsettias to our Niagara homes in Port Colborne and Welland.
SL Director of Communications, Shama Chaudhry with Niag
Nov 26, 2020 - On a week by week basis, we are beginning to understand the ever-evolving characteristics of COVID-19. Experts are predicting that a second wave could be more damaging than the first, with a result of increased cases.
Easing restrictions may not likely be the answer. The corona virus is still out there.
At SupportiveLiving.ca, we have prudently elected to maintain the original protocol of no visitation e
