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...
The vibrant 'First Steps: Newcomer Parent and Child Programming' at EarlyON Child & Family Centres has officially kicked off, opening doors to a world of opportunities for newcomer families in our community. This exciting initiative, crafted by the minds at CFS Counselling & Wellbeing, CAPC...
Shine on Empower Simcoe! The celebration of Community Living Month 2024 kicked off with a vibrant display of support and solidarity at Empower Simcoe offices in Barrie and Orillia on the evening of May 1st.[vc_row][vc_column width='1/2'] Adorned in the signature blue and green hues representing Community Living,...
Empower Simcoe is excited to announce its participation as a Community Champion in the #ITSTARTS campaign, an influential public awareness initiative aimed at proactively addressing racism and discrimination within Simcoe County. Running throughout March, this campaign is a collaboration with the County of Simcoe and...
Congratulations to Empower Simcoe artists Raymund Concon and Joel Pisano for sharing their inspiring and creative artwork that graces our 2024 Empower Simcoe Thank You card. According to Raymund, his watercolour painting “The Tree” represents how Empower Simcoe helps people to be the best version of...
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...
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...
In partnership with Creative Cafe, Barrie, the Empower Simcoe Artisans’ Card Contest is once again open for art submissions from the people and families supported by Empower Simcoe. The winning entrant’s art will be featured on our agency’s 2024 card. Entries can be in the form of...
As part of its 10-point homelessness prevention strategy, the County of Simcoe has partnered with Empower Simcoe to support the region's vulnerable residents with the County's new Community Rent Subsidy Program. Beginning September 1st, this new program will provide rent subsidies for individuals and families...
With heartfelt gratitude, the Empower Simcoe Foundation unveiled the new Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia Snoezelen Room at Lakeshore Ridge, Empower Simcoe's newest supported living home. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia's generous donation of $50,000.00, the state of the art Snoezelen room (multi-sensory...
On Bell Let's Talk Day 2023, Empower Simcoe pledged to locally donate $1.00 for every public use of the hashtag #EmpowerSimcoeTalks on Empower Simcoe socials. This year, Empower Simcoe was delighted to support Seasons Centre for Grieving Children and it's vision of building resilience in children,...
Supports and Services Director Luke Lynn, Supports and Services Manager Michele Kapteyn, Program Associate Joan Crozier, and CEO Dr. Claudine Cousins visited Barrie and Fire Emergency Services to extend Empower Simcoe's heartfelt gratitude for the generous support of our Christmas Gift Hamper campaign. This past Christmas,...
Barrie Colts owner Howie Campbell and Colts Brandt Clarke and Jacob Fraska stopped by RVH to visit with Colts fans Sean, Jeff and Empower Simcoe Community Support Worker Melanie Smith, who were impacted by the December 1st car accident outside the Sadlon Arena. [caption id="attachment_17253" align="alignright"...
Please join Empower Simcoe in congratulating Jackie and her sons Jaxon and Jett for sharing their artwork that graces our 70th Anniversary Empower Simcoe Thank You card. Jackie, Jaxon, and Jett love to express the importance of helping one another. No act of kindness is too...
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...
On September 7th, local MPP Andrea Khanjin met with the members of Empower Simcoe to hear from them about the difference a $127,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is making. The organization's Resilience Communities Fund grant was awarded in the spring and has...
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...