Ontario Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services has announced the Government's Plan to Reform Developmental Services. "Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion" lays out the Ministry's long-term vision for developmental...
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...
[caption id="attachment_13584" align="alignleft" width="150"] Click to enlarge[/caption] Please join us in congratulating Emily Healey. Her Meaningful Life painting "Open Up Your Heart" will grace the cover of this year's Empower Simcoe...
Please join us in congratulating the 2019-2020 Gift of the Heart recipients. Honouring those individuals and organizations who selflessly give their time and energy to improve the quality of life for...
On June 10, the Empower Simcoe Foundation announced the #StaySafeOutside campaign, inviting donations to help make the backyards and patios of Empower Simcoe’s supported living homes more beautiful and enjoyable...
In 1999, a new committee within our agency was created to help promote the voice of people receiving support, to give them a forum to discuss concerns and to offer...
From Empower Simcoe President Jim McNamara, please see our Empower Simcoe Statement on protests in the United States: As the world continues to observe the events in the United States, we...
National Volunteer Week is April 19-25th! This year's theme is, "It's time to applaud this country's volunteers." At Empower Simcoe we give cheers to the commitment, dedication and selflessness of all our...
Are you a family member supporting an individual with disabilities in Simcoe County? The Simcoe County Family Network was started BY families, FOR families. Please check out the Simcoe County Family Network...
Please see the March 27th message from Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Office of Empower Simcoe, as we navigate these difficult and uncharted waters together. ...
Congratulations to Empower Simcoe CEO Claudine Cousins, the recipient of the 2020 Woman of the Year Visionary Award at the 3rd Annual Women in Business Awards Luncheon presented by the...
Do you know about the Registered Disability Savings Plan? The RDSP is designed to assist an individual with a disability save for their long-term financial needs. It offers tax-deferral on any...
Empower Simcoe is proud to announce that CEO Claudine Cousins has been named a finalist for the 2020 Women in Business Awards: Visionary category. “It’s very humbling. For me, it just...
Since 2007, Empower Simcoe is proud to be accredited with the Council on Quality and Leadership, an organization dedicated to the definition, measurement, and improvement of personal quality of life....
We recently held our annual Empower Simcoe Festive Sweater Week to get us all into the holiday spirit. Here are some of the many faces of Festive Sweater week at...
Our heartfelt thanks to the employees of Innovative Automation Inc. for helping paint six of our Empower Simcoe supported living locations in Barrie and Orillia. This volunteer initiative was part...