Guelph Independent Living
207 - 255 Woodlawn Rd W N1H 8J1 Guelph, ON, Canada

Happy Friday! Here are a few members of our awesome team at 87 Neeve wearing their new GIL Roots hoodies. Thank you to all GIL staff for their continued support, hard work and dedication.

Tickets on sale now! Show your #LocalLove and support our community with the United Way 50/50 Raffle! Your purchase ensures our network of 50 funded agencies... can continue to assist the increasing number of people in our community who need support with food insecurity, mental health and isolation. Click the link in our bio or visit www.unitedwayguelph.com/uw5050 to get yours!

Check out the story below for how Ontario has invested in a historic campaign to accelerate training for personal support workers.

Help #StopTheSpread of COVID-19 by following the protocols below!

GIL is actively recruiting! You can make a difference in the lives of adults with physical disabilities and seniors who have chosen to maintain their independence by living in their own homes with pride and dignity. GIL offers a very competitive starting wage; Employees also receive the temporary Provincial wage enhancement for health care workers. Apply today to become an Attendant Services worker at https://gil.prevueaps.com/jobs Are you looking for a part-time position with flexible hours? We are currently hiring for part-time Homemakers through our brokered Home Help program. To apply, please visit http://gil.prevueaps.com/jobs/

There will be at least one COVID assessment centre open in the region on Christmas Day and New Year’s day. Green means normal hours, yellow is reduced hours wit...h hours listed and red means closed. The MOH website for Assessment Centres is: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations See more

#WATCHNOW The FINAL episode of An Act of Local Love is out now. In this last episode, we take a look at the mental health impact of COVID-19, as well as the c...ollective response that was needed when COVID first hit and how it’s opened our eyes to expect better in the future. It's a #MustWatch to see how together, we can help our community recover. Watch at the link in bio or at https://youtu.be/DIKmZzZBAw4 We'd like to thank everyone who was a part of this series - all of our agency partners, community partners, and the individuals who shared their stories with us. We'd also like to thank the incredibly talented Ward 1 Studios for bringing these stories to the screen. And lastly, thank you to the sponsors - @sleemanbeer The Co-operators & Cargill Canada for their support in making the series possible!

In a year like no other, give the most needed gift. This year, our neighbours need our help more than ever. As we get closer to the holidays, we hope you'll con...sider a donation to United Way as a way to give back to your #local community. Your help supports mental health services for all, puts food on the table for those struggling and supports kids as they grow and develop. This year, let's come together and show our #LocalLove to support a strong, resilient community. Make an online donation at the link in profile or at www.unitedwayguelph.com/donate See more

#WatchNow An Act of Local Love - Episode #2: Meeting The Moment is out now! In this episode, we further explore the issues impacting our community right now ...and look to how we can respond. Food insecurity is at an all time high and many are struggling to put food on their table. Learn how programs like The Seed and United Way are working together to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. Also, learn how partners are working to ensure people like J.J. have a place to call home. Watch Episode 2 at the link in bio or at https://youtu.be/gY0a8CWklxQ Stay tuned for the final episode next week, premiering on December 17th. #anactoflocallove #LocalLove

Today we recognize and celebrate Attendant Service Workers as a part of Community Support Service month. GIL would like to thank all of our front-line employees for their hard-work, dedication and commitment!

Did you know? Persons with disabilities who qualify will start receiving the one-time payment of up to $600 on October 30, 2020. This will help with extra expe...nses incurred during COVID-19. Learn more, visit : https://bit.ly/3k2qVcj Image description : Graphic displaying accessible symbols and the following text: "One-time payment for persons with disabilities coming October 30, 2020"