Organizational Milestones
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2013 |
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October Multi-use Building Project for Sixth Street development billboard unveiled |
2012 |
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June consultation and visioning session with service users, families, staff, board members and community members on the development of Sixth Street property; October architects developed the conceptual design; site plan for multi-use facility |
2011 |
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M. Walkey Bursary ends |
2009 |
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CLFFD provides payroll services to Atikokan and District Association for Developmental Services; FedNor funding for Community Public Relations position; In August of 2009 the Treasure Chest closed its doors after 11 years of operation; October 1, 2009 Community Living Fort Frances and District purchases the Sixth Street School property on the amount of $1.00 from the Rainy River District School Board(in consideration of Fort Kinhaven property); Conversion of 990 Scott Street (Activity Centre) to residential handicapped accessible apartments. Staff offices are relocated to the old Treasure Chest site at 338 Scott Street |
2008 |
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Innovative Residential Services Model of Support implemented |
2007 |
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Board received ongoing governance training over entire year; Linked with the Ontario Telemedicine Network(OTN) for video conferencing, consultation and training; Completed negotiations for a 3-year; Best Buddies program implemented agreement ending March 31, 2009; Best Buddies program implemented; Volunteer Coordinator and Technology Coordinator positions in place with FedNor funding; "Let's Grow Together" project distributed 1600 seedlings by elementary school students in Rainy River district; seedlings donated by PRT Dryden Nurseries School presentation to help promote awareness and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities; Confidential Employee Feedback Survey through Brock University completed J. Jourdain Memorial Bursary |
2006 |
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December 2006 - Fort Frances charity bingo closes; a source of revenue is lost |
2005 |
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April 1 - changed name to Community Living Fort Frances and District & celebrated 40th anniversary of incorporation; Flag raising ceremony at 990 Scott Street; Revenue from bingo fundraising on the decline |
2004 |
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Activity Centre opens in former RCMP building; Handicapped van replaced with fundraising projects and a Trillium Grant; 990 Scott Street renovated to house 2 two bedroom apartments, 1 apartment handicapped accessible; housing available for 4 persons |
2003 |
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Out-of-Home Respite funding received to provide additional supports to individuals in the community; March 10, 2003 - Purchased the former RCMP at 990 Scott Street for Activity Centre |
2002 |
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Transitions Supports: Multi-agency managed grant from Ministry of Community and Social Services Foundations Initiative; purpose is to facilitate transition from school to community life for young adults with disabilities; Personal Outcomes Measures adopted as model for quality enhancement |
2001 |
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Failure to reach agreement in collective bargaining results in a strike from May to September; Respite apartment at 145 Hudson Drive converted to house one additional 24-hour care apartment |
1999 |
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FFDACL publishes and distributes to Fort Frances area the organizational newsletter "Together"; newsletter wins award from Community Living Ontario |
1998 |
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Treasure Chest Retail Outlet opens as a training site for Employment Services clients |
1997 |
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School to Work initiative; Youth Internship Program and Youth at Risk Project started with funding from Human Resources Development Canada |
1996 |
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Respite site made available for use by community |
1995 |
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Precision Wood Products ceases operations |
1993 |
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Sybel Russell Hall group home closes; converted to two ground-floor apartments, including a Respite apartment, and offices on upper level; Tanglewood 4-plex built with capital funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services providing four apartments with 24-hour supervision and assistance; Community Activity Centre opens and Alternative Services Supports implemented; M. Walkey Bursary for secondary students entering Developmental Sciences |
1991 |
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Community Options opens at Mowat Avenue; Gaming & Lottery license obtained; regular bingos are started as the major source of community fundraising |
1990 |
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Name changes to Fort Frances & District association for Community Living; Supported Employment program started |
1989 |
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Auxiliary Residence program closes; Supported Independent Living apartment program enhanced with MCSS - P3000 funding; B.E June Smith Bursary for secondary students entering Developmental Sciences |
1988 |
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Good Impressions Printing moves to Scott Street site |
1987 |
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Purchase of building at 340-342 Scott Street, Fort Frances; Precision Wood Products sheltered industry opens with $100,000 grant from FedNor; Good Impressions Printing business purchased, to provide an environment where clients have the opportunity of learning skills in production and sales |
1986 |
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ARC Industries closes Portage Avenue site |
1983 |
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Life Skills day activity program opens at Mowat Avenue site |
1979 |
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Fort Kinhaven School closes; special education class moves to Sixth Street School; Organizational evaluation by the Ontario Association for the Mentally Retarded; Supported Independent Living Apartment Program opens |
1978 |
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Auxiliary Residence Program set up in two rented apartments |
1975 |
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Sybel Russell Hall group home built with funding from the Provincial Government and a $25,000 bequest from W.T. and Isabelle (Sybel) Russell; Adult classes in academic and life skills offered at local Confederation College |
1973 |
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Arc Industries renovated to add thirty-foot addition |
1972 |
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The Association buys Arc Industries property on Portage Avenue through Kinsmen fundraising and private donations; Boat repair business, furniture manufacturing, printing, and wedding accessory services developed at Arc Industries |
1969 |
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Fort Kinhaven School property and equipment ownership transfers to local Board of Education; FFDAMR retains ownership of adjoining property which was site of future Sybel Russell Hall group home |
1966 |
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Fort Kinhaven School official opening; Adult Activity Centre becomes Arc Industries and moves to Portage Avenue site |
1965 |
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Kinsmen Club undertakes capital-raising campaign to build new school; Provincial Government grant covers 50% of costs; Federal Government provides $5000; The Association is incorporated as the Fort Frances and District Association for the Mentally Retarded; Corporation #140148 on April 29, 1965 |
1965 |
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Fort Kinhaven School ready for occupancy late fall; operated under Educational Authorities |
1964 |
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Pre-school and parent relief programs set up for three children; Adult Activity Centre moves to the basement of First Baptist Church |
1963 |
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Adult Activity Centre opens at the old Armory Building |
1962 |
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Class enlarges to eight students; moves to Polish Hall and Kinsmen Club covers the rent; volunteers drive students to school |
1961 |
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School class for six students set up at Fort Frances Arena; soon thereafter the class moves to Sixth Street School; Summer recreation set up for all ages in partnership with Recreation Commission |
1960 |
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Affiliated with the Ontario Association for the Mentally Retarded Children by Ontario Association Charter # 66 |