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,...
Calling all Unpaid Caregivers in Simcoe County. The 2024 Respitality Program is open for applications November 27 – December 31, 2023 What is Respitality? Respite + Hospitality = Respitality Empower Simcoe and our business and community partners recognize the significant impact Unpaid Caregivers have in providing exceptional...
On February 22nd, Hydro One announced 24 Indigenous communities, charitable organizations and municipalities will each receive a grant of $25,000 from the Energizing Life Community Fund, which supports initiatives that promote physical, psychological and emotional safety across Ontario. Empower Simcoe's Respitality Program is privileged to be...
Simcoe Community Services' annual March Break Youth Retreat has come and gone with this years event being a big success. Our youth were very excited take part in the many activities organized and be joined by our fabulous guest speakers. They especially loved Unstoppable Tracey's...