A Winning Hand!

Everyone who has played cards, knows the power of connection when  a group of diverse people sit around a table joined in a game of skill and sometimes simply luck! Bonnie moved to a new community and found it challenging to find places where she felt

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Celebrating Diversity

On a beautiful sunny day in September 2016, a group of 93 people gathered together to celebrate the unique gifts and talents that each individual has to offer their community.  This day was a partnership between the Grey Bruce Family Network, the Grey/Bruce Facile team and Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding

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Transition and Change

Andrew grew up on a farm in rural grey county  He has a love of horses, a passion around connecting with people and a strong sense of faith.  At the onset of facilitation, Andrew was clear that he wanted to move to a more urban

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Sarah’s New Home

Anyone who has had the joy of meeting Sarah knows what a gregarious and warm soul she is.  She is the social convenor in her group of friends – always hosting holiday gatherings and getting together for chats over lunch or tea.  While Sarah’s fun

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A New Life in Community

Shortly after graduating from high school, Laura moved from a small rural community where she grew up to living independently in a much larger community. Laura has a keen interest in food preparation and a gift for making others feel good about themselves. Exploring natural

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McKenzie’s story

This video shows how social inclusion can lead to a purposeful life for individuals facing significant challenges in daily living. Through creativity and collaboration within the community, strong reciprocal relationships can be built. McKenzie and his independent facilitator worked together with his family and his

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Partnership to remove barriers for students with disabilities

Planning and facilitation is helpful in times of change, including when someone is ready to leave the family home, get a job, or volunteer, which can all happen around the time high school wraps up https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/helpers/partnership-to-remove-barriers-for-students-with-disabilities-7725705

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Facile Futures releases mini documentary: McKenzie’s story

Facile Futures is very excited to share McKenzie’s story. This video was made possible through the support of the West Perth Smart and Caring Community Fund and the Richardson Family Fund, both held locally within the Stratford Perth Community Foundation. This video shows how social inclusion can

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Facile Futures receives $20,000 through Libro Credit Union Annual Grant Program

We are so very grateful to be receiving $20,000 from Libro Credit Union. With this funding we will be able to provide webinars to families and caregivers and provide short term independent facilitation and planning to individuals and families in Perth and Huron County. https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/news/local-news/two-stratford-organizations-receive-combined-26000-through-libro-credit-union-annual-grant-program

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Facile Futures grant recipient CIBC

Facile Futures has been awarded $11,000 to provide two workshops Safe and Secure to families and caregivers in Perth and Huron Counties. This workshop will help prepare families and caregiver for a safe and secure life for their loved one living with a disability.  

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Huron-Perth Employer Survey: Respond Here!

The Huron-Perth Youth Employment Network Advisory Committee has launched an online survey to gather input and insights from local employers in Huron and Perth Counties. The goal of this survey is to help inform strategies designed to support increased youth employment and inclusive hiring practices.