Registration for the Empower Simcoe 71st Annual General Meeting and Gift of the Heart Awards, taking place Wednesday, September 11th at Liberty North, 100 Caplan Avenue, from 5:00 - 7:00pm, is now open. Please use the link below to register by August 30th, 2024. The Gift of...
Join us Friday, July 12th, at the Barrie Legion for an unforgettable evening of music with legendary local duo, Even Steven, presented by Superior Home Health Care in support of the Empower Simcoe Foundation. From classic rock and pop to country hits, you'll surely hear all...
Having a child with a disability understandably requires a substantial amount of time, energy, and resources, often affecting the family dynamic. Parents may not always be able to offer an equivalent amount of time to their other children who do not have special needs; moreover,...
At Empower Simcoe, we stand by the belief that "Kids Belong Together," whether in physical classrooms or virtual learning spaces. Annually, we honor those remarkable individuals from the Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board who go above and beyond....
The 2023 Empower Simcoe Fashion Show was a spectacular fusion of elegance and inclusivity that brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds to celebrate talent and creativity. Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event served as a powerful platform, not just for fashion but for fostering...
Light It Up! spotlights the many ways people who have a disability contribute to businesses and their communities, helping companies be successful and competitive. Empower Simcoe is thrilled to announce its participation in the nationwide "Light It Up!" campaign in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness...
Our next 70th anniversary Empower Simcoe event is one week away! The Empower Simcoe Celebrity Slo-Pitch game hosted by the Barrie Bay Cats is scheduled for Thursday October 5th. Come out and cheer on some of the Barrie Integrated Baseball League, and Challenger Baseball League All-Stars,...
The 2022-2023 Gift of the Heart Awards were handed out during Empower Simcoe's 70th Annual General Meeting on September 20th. “The Gift of the Heart Awards recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations who have impacted the lives of the people and families supported by Empower Simcoe and...
Get ready to be part of something exceptional! We're thrilled to invite you to the Empower Simcoe 70th Annual General Meeting and the prestigious Gift of the Heart Awards ceremony. Mark your calendar for September 20th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Liberty North,...
Drum roll, please. The totals are in! We are thrilled to announce that the recent Empower Simcoe Golf Tournament, presented by RBC Dominion Securities Wealth Management, has successfully raised an incredible $55,000.00 for the Empower Simcoe Foundation! The 2023 Empower Simcoe Golf Tournament was a resounding success,...
In recognition of Empower Simcoe's 70th anniversary in 2023, we're excited to partner with Windrush Estate Winery in the creation of our very own Empower Simcoe signature wine. Two years ago, this barrel aged VQA Pinot Noir 2018 won the GOLD MEDAL at the London, England...
Empower Simcoe is a non-profit organization that has been providing support and services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental needs for 70 years. To celebrate this milestone, Empower Simcoe is hosting a 70th Anniversary Celebration Party on July 23rd from 1pm-5pm at Rounds Ranch...
Empower Simcoe CEO, Dr. Claudine Cousins has won the Social Change Award: Regional Impact at the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. Empower Simcoe is honoured to announce that CEO Dr. Claudine Cousins, has been named the recipient of the Social Change Award: Regional Impact at...
The totals are in! $16,000 raised at the 2022 Empower Simcoe Celebrating Community Champions Fashion Show! Our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors: Presenting sponsor - RBC Wealth Management Dominion Securities Platinum sponsor - The Kiwanis Club of Barrie Silver sponsors - Just Junk, and Retired Teachers of Ontario...
The Empower Simcoe Regional Housing Support Services program is hosting a housing education course for anyone seeking housing or at risk of losing their housing. In this RentSmart course, students will learn about how to find rental housing, access community housing resources, build competencies as a...
Please join us in congratulating the 2021-2022 Empower Simcoe Gift of the Heart Award recipients. “The Gift of the Heart Awards recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations who have impacted the lives of the people and families supported by Empower Simcoe and our employees through their exceptional...
SAVE THE DATE! In Recognition of National Caregivers Day on April 6th , Domino’s Pizza will have an “Empower Simcoe Caregivers Special”. This is an easy way for you to participate in a fundraiser from the comfort of your own home and invest in #CaregiverResiliency. All you...
Empower Simcoe is privileged to be supported by many individuals who volunteer their time to enrich the lives of others without asking for something in return. They lend time and expertise on many of our Boards and Committees, spend time reading stories at the EarlyON...
The Empower Simcoe Celebrating Community Champions Fashion Show returned in October 2019 showcasing the people and families we support, while raising funds in support of Empower Simcoe and our community. The event drew over 250 people and generated proceeds of $29,000. Thank you to all...
World-Renowned Autism Activist, best-selling author, animal welfare and behavior expert Dr. Temple Grandin is coming to Casino Rama on February 6th. Mary Temple Grandin is an American professor of animal science at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson. She is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to...