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...
Join CEO, Dr. Claudine Cousins, as she talks about the Ministry's vision to transform the developmental services sector. Sessions Include: Tuesday, March 21st: 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesday, March 21st: 5:30 - 6:30pm Wednesday, March...
To our valued Empower Simcoe Employees, Every year, Employee Appreciation Day is observed on March 3rd. What I appreciate and marvel at daily is your ongoing hard work, your sharing of...
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...
Empower Simcoe is a member of the York Simcoe Collective, one of nine leading social service agencies on a mission to recruit passionate, skilled talent into the social services sector...
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...
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,...
Bell Let's Talk Day, which is designed to break the silence around mental illness and support mental health all across Canada, is Wednesday, January 25th. As an agency committed to creating...
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...
Empower Simcoe is very grateful for your outpouring of thoughts, prayers, and wishes of support toward the individuals impacted by the car accident on December 1st. Empower Simcoe Community Support Worker...
Please take a moment to watch this holiday message from Empower Simcoe Dr. Claudine Cousins. On behalf of everyone at Empower Simcoe, we wish you Happy Holidays and a joyous...
Empower Simcoe is very grateful for your outpouring of thoughts, prayers and wishes of support toward the individuals impacted by the car accident on December 1st. The condition of Community...
We are very grateful for your outpouring of thoughts, prayers and wishes of support toward the individuals impacted by the car accident on December 1st. We know you share our...
On the evening of December 1st, 2022, Empower Simcoe learned one of our valued employees and two individuals who receive supports were injured in a serious motor vehicle accident and...
Join CEO, Dr. Claudine Cousins, as she talks about the Ministry’s vision to transform the developmental services sector. Sessions Include: Tuesday, March 21st: 3:30 – 4:30pm Tuesday, March 21st: 5:30 – 6:30pm Wednesday, March...
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....
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...
In partnership with Creative Cafe, Barrie, the Empower Simcoe Thank You Card Contest is once again open for art submissions from the people and families supported by Empower Simcoe. The...
As part of Empower Simcoe’s Strategic Plan, the creation of an Organization Performance Management model has been one of our agency’s top priorities (Outcome 3 – People Experience Services as...
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...
Empower Simcoe is proud to announce that CEO Dr. Claudine Cousins has been named a Finalist for the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards for the Social Change: Regional Impact...
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...
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)...
On August 24th, Empower Simcoe cut the ribbon on its new state of the art supported living home located in Oro-Medonte. The 6,000 square foot home, called Lakeshore Ridge, will...
If you were not able to join us in-person for the Empower Simcoe AGM and Gift of the Heart Awards, you can still join us by livestreaming the event! The Gift...
Empower Simcoe's Community Support Services (CSS) is pleased to announce the shift from building based supports to direct community participation and inclusion. This will be achieved by the continued development...
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...
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...
Please join us in congratulating Empower Simcoe artists Shawn Ladouceur and Robert Orvis as we feature their art on this year's Empower Simcoe thank you cards. Shawn, a prolific artist from...
Bell Let's Talk Day, which is designed to break the silence around mental illness and support mental health all across Canada, is Wednesday, January 26th. As an agency committed to creating...
2022 will be a brighter year for caregivers in Simcoe County, thanks to a generous donation from Fern Resort to assist Empower Simcoe in the launch of its pilot Respitality...
Please enjoy the following 2021 Empower Simcoe holiday video from CEO Claudine Cousins, as she shares a message of gratitude, joy and hope. Stay safe, be well, and we look forward...
On Wednesday September 22nd, 2021, the Board of Directors of Empower Simcoe, and the Trustees of the Empower Simcoe Foundation virtually hosted its 68th Annual General Meeting. Greetings were presented from...
Registration is open for Empower Simcoe’s 68th Annual General Meeting and Gift of the Heart Awards, taking place on September 22nd from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Visit the link below to register...
In recognition of our agency’s strategic goals to educate and celebrate the different aspects of diverse cultures and traditions, CEO Claudine Cousins and Empower Simcoe’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council...
We're pleased to have been profiled by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) in regards to our pursuit for inclusion and valued-centered excellence with the people we support. Read about...
Empower Simcoe is a fully accredited charitable, non-profit organization established in 1953 that is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We provide supports and services to...
Do you know someone, a group, or an organization that deserves recognition for their contributions towards improving the lives of people and families supported by Empower Simcoe? Why not recognize...
Missed Empower Simcoe’s Community Living Month Town Hall hosted by our Believe In Yourself Committee? Celebrate the brightest moments from the last year of the people we support at Empower...
Empower Simcoe is excited to announce the next date for Reaccreditation is May 18th – May 21st, 2021. Stayed tuned as we share more information and ways to be involved...