Guest editorial: A tale of two cities and two residential projects
October 11, 2017
Guest editorial: A tale of two cities and two residential projects by Chris Beesley, CEO, Community Living Ontario (Originally published in the October 6, 2017 edition of Community Living Ontario Update Friday) Editor’s note: this article accurately summarizes concerns that LiveWorkPlay shares about large-scale housing projects targeted to people with intellectual disabilities. In the face… Continue reading Guest editorial: A tale of two cities and two residential projects
Celebrating A Successful Employment Partnership
October 5, 2017
With financial support from a Community Foundation of Ottawa New Leaf Community Challenge grant, LiveWorkPlay is sharing stories about successful employment relationships. In partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Tara Pahwa’s ongoing employment with ISED is being celebrated with an article in the Ottawa Business Journal. In addition to new marketing materials that… Continue reading Celebrating A Successful Employment Partnership
Annual General Meeting: Looking Back, Looking Forward
September 20, 2017
Annual General Meeting: Looking Back, Looking Forward The 22nd Annual General Meeting of LiveWorkPlay took place on the evening of September 8, with attendance of 125 comprised of supported individuals, family members, volunteers, staff, and representatives of partner organizations. There were no big decision to be made this year, but Third Sector Consulting president Mike Coxon made an important… Continue reading Annual General Meeting: Looking Back, Looking Forward
LiveWorkPlay Vision 2020
July 18, 2017
Helping the community welcome people with intellectual disabilities to live, work, and play as valued citizens. To: LiveWorkPlay Members, Families, Partners, and Supporters From: Cathy Velazquez, Chairperson, Board of Directors, 17 July 2017 Subject: LiveWorkPlay Vision 2020 Note: please click here for… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Vision 2020
Happy Canada Day 150!
June 30, 2017
Canada Day and the Canada 150 celebrations mark the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, the political activities that established our country. We recognize that the Indigenous Peoples of these lands have a history dating back some 15000 years, and that their full inclusion in Canadian society remains a challenge even in 2017. As we celebrate Canada’s… Continue reading Happy Canada Day 150!
A Record-Setting Day & More Connections Made: BNI Golf For LiveWorkPlay
June 15, 2017
Yesterday an incredible $12,000 was raised at the BNI (Business Network International) Eastern Ontario golf tournament. The tournament proceeds were first designated for LiveWorkPlay in 2014, and the 2017 result represents a near-doubling of the funds raised just three years ago! “It’s also important to understand the work is done by BNI” says LiveWorkPlay co-leader… Continue reading A Record-Setting Day & More Connections Made: BNI Golf For LiveWorkPlay
LiveWorkPlay: Summertime News!
June 9, 2017
SUMMER IS OUR BUSY SEASON! While it might be a regular pattern for some government, private, and non-profit organizations to slow down during the summer season, it’s arguably the busiest time of year at LiveWorkPlay! Here’s some of what is happening: we’ve hired four summer students who are completing training and will be helping with employment,… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay: Summertime News!
Make A Buzz Ottawa 2017: What A Night!
May 15, 2017
Make A Buzz Ottawa evolved out of a merger of two events, the former Recipe for Success (a fundraising auction) and Engines of Success (awards banquet). The change began in 2015 when LiveWorkPlay celebrated its 20th anniversary. The event now raises about the same amount of money ($30,000) but the focus is more on community… Continue reading Make A Buzz Ottawa 2017: What A Night!
WE NEED YOUR VOTES!
May 1, 2017
Anaid Productions spent time with LiveWorkPlay Life Coach Daniel Harris and member Caroline Matte last month, and produced a demo video entitled JUST LIKE US that is now under consideration to become a full web series! The series would include more of Daniel and Caroline, but also other support relationships between LiveWorkPlay staff and members. To… Continue reading WE NEED YOUR VOTES!
LiveWorkPlay Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2017
April 25, 2017
It’s really very simple: volunteers are fundamental to great outcomes for our organization, the people we are involved in directly supporting, and the workplaces, neighbourhoods, and venues where they help make inclusion happen! April 23 to 29 is National Volunteer Week. It is also the 14th consecutive year that Volunteer Canada delivers the National Volunteer… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2017