Family Respite Services

The draw is next week!!! You can use the gift card towards a pool, hot tub, patio furniture or decor! We are doing a Raffle 4 Respite for Family Respite Servic...es so that they can raise money for a new respite home for 1200 families caring for children with disabilities in our community! We are selling tickets in our showroom or you can send an etransfer to [email protected] email your full name, phone number and email address and Family Respite will email back with your completed raffle tickets. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20 The draw is Dec. 11th, you don’t need to be present to win. Family Respite Services

Young people who are 13-18 years old and live with a developmental disability can meet with an independent facilitator to help plan for their life after high school. WindsorEssex Brokerage for Personal Supports http://webps.ca/youth-transition-planning/#

Can you help make life a bit BRIGHTER for children with disabilities across Windsor/Essex? More than ever the 1200 families that we work alongside need our community to respond to the urgent respite need. Here is how you can help, it’s easy! ... Share this post please Over 30 businesses are setting up a tree this holiday season and asking their customers to make a donation for the children with disabilities in our community. Customers at checkout can make a donation and sign a star ornament to show their support. Do YOU know a business that can participate? If so, please connect with us [email protected] 519-972-9688 x 156 Can YOU be a children’s SUPERSTAR If so, respond here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/6893 Thanks on behalf of the children who participate in the Family Respite Saturday program.

EverJonge Homes prides themselves in being great listeners throughout each building project in the community. EverJonge Homes heard there was a need in our community for a new accessible respite home for families caring for children with disabilities, so they responded to the respite need. EverJonge is passionate about building homes for families, so this project aligned with their vision of their business. EverJonge donated $10,000.00 towards the new Family Respite Services... Home. We can’t thank you enough for this support! The families appreciate you. If you can respond to this need please connect with us [email protected] Check out the amazing builds https://everjonge.com/ Everjonge Homes

CANADIAN SLOVAK VILLA OF WINDSOR, INC. The Canadian Slovak villa of Windsor has donated $45,000.00 to the Solcz Family Foundation Respite Home to be built at 4400 Howard Ave. ... When the apartment building on the corner of Seminole and Alexis was put on the market, John Kominar and Lou Hulaj thought it was an ideal location for a home for many of our Slovak seniors. It was located across the street from Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Church on Seminole between Alexis and Chandler and St. Cyril's Slovak Centre was on the corner of Seminole and Chandler--in walking distance to Church and social activities. At the time, there was a need in the Slovak community for affordable, geared-to-income housing. The Canadian Slovak Villa, Inc. was acquired on October 1, 1984, through the efforts of these two gentlemen with assistance from the federal government through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for the benefit of our senior citizens. This was later handed down to the provincial government and eventually to the City of Windsor. There were six members on the first Board of Directors: John Kominar, Chairman; Jan Kopcok, John Matuscin, Steve Matuscin, Mary Mazak and Joseph Ockaj; Irene Timko, Secretary; Lou Hulaj, Manager (1984-2004). The Official Opening of the Villa was held on August 25, 1985, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Villa followed by a banquet at St. Cyril’s Slovak Centre. Robert Montreuil, President of CMHC, Ottawa, The Hon. Bill McKnight, Minister responsible for CMHC in Ottawa, Hon. Paul Martin, several M.P., M.P.P.s, representatives from the Ontario and Windsor office of CMHC, city aldermen along with the National President of the CSL cut the ribbon. In 1988, Jan Kopcok succeeded John Kominar as Chairman and George Mihalo took the reins from 2006 to the present. Steve Vrablik became the Villa Manager in 2004-2018 and Anna Varga in 2018 until the sale in 2019. The volunteer Board of Directors was very active doing repairs, painting and erected a wooden fence around the property before the official opening. The present Board of Directors has five members: George Mihalo, Chairman; Irene Timko, Secretary; Peter Gallo, Ivan Sutak and Frank Varga, Directors. The Villa had a 35-year mortgage on the property which was paid up at the end of September of 2019. The Board decided it was time to wind up the organization and put the property up for sale. With the sale of the Villa, we are now in a position to make a difference and assist various other community organizations. See more

My Life, My Choice, My Community: Thriving in Your Neighbourhood Every person is capable of leading a life that recognizes their unique gifts and contributions by developing valued social roles. At every stage of life, from childhood through to adulthood, families can utilize a social role mindset that will open up opportunities for their loved ones that will help them thrive in their community. Panelists include:... Janet Klees, Durham Association for Family Resources & Services Julian Escallon, Musician and Video Creator Genia Steven, Founder of Good Things in Life Carolyn Fast, Independent Facilitator & Planner WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Learn a framework for discovering and creating valued roles and community opportunities with and for your family member. Expand your perceptions of what is possible for your family member. Discover how exploring your loved one's interests and connecting with your community can lead to a life full of opportunity, abundance and purpose. Connect with other families in our Virtual Discussion Groups. Receive a digital workbook filled with free resources and practical next steps that will support you in taking action. WEBCAST | November 24, at 7pm ZOOM DISCUSSION | December 1, at 7pm When Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST Contact Natalie Jones Partners for Planning 416-232-9444 [email protected] https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/m

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The Government of Ontario recently launched a new web page dedicated to engagement in the area of Developmental Services reform. The page includes a survey that asks for ideas, comments and feedback on how to improve supports for people with developmental disabilities across Ontario. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, December 4th. Given the significance of this consultation we encourage everyone to participate in this survey and to share this information with others... who may have input as well. Let’s talk here https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca//d/making-ds-better-in-ontario/

Family Respite Services Ground Breaking Family Respite Services (FRS) Windsor/Essex broke ground for the new respite home at 4400 Howard Ave. and unveiled $1 Mi...llion Dollars in community partners who are getting involved and investing in this invaluable respite home for some of the most vulnerable children in our community. Family Respite Services still needs $500,000.00 to make this dream home a reality. Family Respite has zero government funding for this project, so community participation is crucial. Visit www.familyrespite.org for more information. - Photos by Mychailo (Mike Kovaliv) See more

Although we can't come together on Erie St. as one large group this year, we will still need to respond to the respite need in our community, so we are having Walk on Erie CURBSIDE for CHILDREN! Pick up at Nico Taverna, 501 Erie St. E.

We are selling greeting cards made by Stampin up with Rookaya all proceeds to help children with disabilities with respite programming! Please email [email protected] for photos of all of the greeting card inventory, we have hundreds thanks to Rookaya for donating the cards to FRS!

A perfect fall evening with family

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Parent's for Children's Mental Health (PCMH) Windsor-Essex chapter has started to meet again this fall! Each month there will be an in-person OR a virtual meeting option. For those who prefer to meet virtually, the next virtual meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7:30-9pm. Be sure to email Windsor-Essex Chapter Leader, Corrine Bridger at [email protected] to let her know in advance that you will be attending one of the events.... Regardless if you have a student back in school or learning from home, this school year has made for a brand-new routine. Prioritizing good mental health is important. Here are some great tips to help nurture your child's mental health.

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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Webinars Introduction to the RDSP October 20, 2020 from 11am-12pm (EST) By Partners for Planning Network, Toronto Register at: http://www.planningnetwork.ca/en- ca/Events/28598/Introduction-to-the-RDSP-October-20 This 45-minute webinar, followed by a short Q&A period with the presenter, provides a good introduction to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).... RDSP Webinars Level 1 and Level 2 By Plan Institute, British Columbia Plan Institute also has RDSP webinars. Their information sessions are facilitated by an RDSP expert with an opportunity for questions. They offer two levels. If you are unsure about which level to take, see their flowchart online. Register for upcoming and future events at: https://planinstitute.ca/registered-disability-savings-plan/ NOTE: These events are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) Tues. Oct. 13 from 7pm-8pm (PDT) Level 2 Webinar. Level 2 is for those who already have an RDSP and want to deepen their knowledge and learn how to maximize growth. Wed. Oct. 21 from 10am-11am (PDT) Level 1 webinar. Level 1 is for those who want to learn what an RDSP is, who qualifies, how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit, and how to open an RDSP. See more