Family and Friends Newsletter

Welcome to Our First Edition of

Storytelling - Fostering Personal Journeys

Understanding, Interest, Listening,

Emotional Connection, Personal Journeys.

The power of storytelling! At CLASS, we believe in telling stories that connect hearts and spark imaginations. Dive into our first edition of Storytelling - Fostering Personal Journeys, where every month unfolds a unique story of courage, dreams, and triumphs. Get ready to embark on a journey filled with inspiration and heartwarming narratives. Click the link below to read the stories on our website and experience the magic of personal journeys with us!

First up....Meet Aaron. Click on image below to read the full story.

Please join us for the official grand opening event of the FirstClass Community Fridge on April 27th at 11 am. Deputy Mayor Stephanie MacLellan and Cathy Laws from the office of MPP Brian Saunderson will attend and do the official ribbon cutting.

There is also a vendor marketing happening from 10-3 pm that day. Please join us and support local artists. Proceeds from this event are going towards food purchases for the Fridge program. Entry by $2 donation or food donation.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in our community initiatives. Together, we can make a difference. 

April 16, 2024 Volunteer Fair at St. Peter’s Secondary School in Barrie

Ellis Lyons a Grade 11 student from St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School in Barrie organized a wonderful Volunteer Fair through her Leadership course (Gr.12U) inviting over twelve organizations to participate. Diane Kruck represented C.L.A.S.S, promoting the volunteer opportunities available to students with the possibility of future employment. Many students attended each of the booths and showed a genuine interest in helping the Community. (Other organizations included the Blood Bank, Special Olympics, Alzheimer's Society, Senior's Wish, Softball, Women's/Children Shelter, Innisfil IdeaLab & Library, Diverse Voices and more!). Well done Ellis! Photo below: Diane Kruck and, Ellis Lyons (left) and Jennifer Lemieux (Guidance Counsellor/Teacher).

The 2024 Family/Caregiver survey is here!

Families and caregivers please check your email for the link to the survey sent out earlier this week.

If you did not receive it please reach out to us here.

If you would prefer a hard copy mailed to you let us know.

✅ Nominations for CommunityVotes - Simcoe County are now open! Nominate your favourite local businesses and services today! 👇 

CLASS is listed under Services and for Lunchbox - vote twice in two separate categores, vote often, share!

CLASS and CLASSy Canine Cookies will be at the following events:

• April 27 - CLASS Community Fridge Grand Opening and Market 10-3 pm
• May 11 - Camphill in Angus Spring Fair
• May 12 - Murphy's Farm Market Mother's Day
• June 19th - 29th Annual Golf Tournament at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort
• June 25th - CLASS AGM 7pm 125 Dufferin St.
• July 6 - 10-4 pm Tottenham Community Week Street Festival
• Saturday August 10th, 10AM - 4PM -Potato Festival Weekend - Victoria Street, Downtown Alliston
• August 17th - Bradford Carrot Fest

FORE! CLASS is excited to announce our upcoming golf tournament, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! We are reaching out to our local businesses and community to ask for your support in sponsoring this event. As our largest fundraiser of the year, your sponsorship will make a significant impact on the lives of the people we support. 

We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, ranging from donating to our online auction to sponsoring a person supported to golf, or even larger sponsorship options that come with many benefits. By sponsoring our event, you'll not only be supporting a great cause, but you'll also be promoting your business to our wide network of supporters and attendees. 

So, don't putt it off! Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support by becoming a sponsor for our annual Golf Tournament. Contact us today to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how you can get involved. Thank you for your support!

To sign-up as a golfer, sponsor or to donate click here. Click on below image to view sponsorship opportunities. All information can be viewed from the website as well.

Please note that our AGM has moved from September to June

Join us for the CLASS AGM

You are invited to the CLASS Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 25th at 7 pm at 125 Dufferin St. Alliston. Please join us as we recap the year in review, provide you with a financial overview and present our 2024 Wall of Honour Recipients.

To become a member please apply here. To attend the AGM RSVP here. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Kristie for any questions on the fees for service programs above.

Our Vision:

An inclusive community where everyone is valued, diversity is a strength and all live with dignity. 

Our Mission: 

We foster personal journeys — as a provider of innovative programs and services, a credible voice for change and a trusted facilitator of success.

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