By bevdunlay, on September 27th, 2011  Elena Hogan / Northumberland News Sep 24, 2011
Colin Sanders/Glenn McLeod/Diane News/Nancy Brown/Keystone Community Supports Corporation. COBOURG — Keystone Community Supports Corporation co-chairman Colin Sanders (left), board members Glenn McLeod and Diane News, and Executive Director Nancy Brown break ground at 1270 Ashland Dr. where the very first Keystone House will be built. Once completed, it will provide a home to five intellectually challenged individuals in Northumberland County. Keystone House will provide residents with individualized support to live independently and allow them to remain in the community that is familiar to them. Elena Hogan / Northumberland News
COBOURG — Keystone Community Supports Corporation began the construction of its first Keystone House in Cobourg on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
An initiative developed in 2006 in response to a growing concern from parents of children with intellectual and physical challenges regarding their continued care into adulthood, the Keystone House is a pilot project that provides a home to intellectually challenged individuals.
Once complete, the 1270 Ashland Dr. home will provide five residents with individualized support to live independently and allow them to remain in the community that is familiar to them.
Advocacy for the project has been “amazing,” said Community Living Campbellford/Brighton and Keystone Community Supports Corporation Executive Director Nancy Brown. Support has come from the community, the Town and the Province to see the house come to fruition.
All the project’s capital funds were raised through the help of a committee of Cobourg community residents headed by Keystone fundraising chairman Bill Patchett.
On Monday, Sept. 19, Cobourg council authorized a 50 per cent reduction in both the building permit fees and development charges for the Keystone House build. Mayor Gil Brocanier was at the ground-breaking ceremony and said the Town and County recognized the need for homes like Keystone and were happy to see the project moving forward.
Also at the ceremony was MPP Lou Rinaldi who both Ms. Brown and Keystone co-chairman Colin Sanders said has been instrumental in moving the project forward. In August of this year, Mr. Rinaldi announced the Province would be contributing annual operational funding of $672,000 to the project.
“This project means everything to me,” said Glenn McLeod, Keystone board member and parent of a special needs adult child. “This has been a long time coming, we’ve been trying to help families and some of them are in very serious need of help.
“Some of the special needs children aren’t children anymore,” Mr. McLeod continued. “They’re adults and mom and dad are having a hard time looking after themselves let alone looking after an adult child. The need is phenomenal in Northumberland and in Ontario and the community has been fantastic raising the funds to make this pilot project possible.”
By bevdunlay, on September 23rd, 2011 A large group of people participated in Tuesday’ official ground breaking of Keystone Community Supports’ new home for adults with intellectual disabilities. The included board co-chairs Bill Thompson (second from left, front) and Collin Sanders (fourth from left in front, white helmet), Liberal candidate Lou Rinaldi (front in red shirt), Cobourg Mayor Gil Brocanier (second from right in front row) and students from CDCI East who will be involved in framing the building.
By CECILIA NASMITH Northumberland Today
COBOURG — Cobourg council voted this week to allow Keystone Community Supports to pay only half of the building-permit fees and development charges that apply on the house at 1270 Ashland Dr., for which ground has just been broken.
A report from treasurer Ian Davey estimated this to be a $8,442.08 reduction in costs to assist with the construction of the single dwelling, which will house five developmentally challenged individuals whose parents are aging and no longer able to care for them at home.
Davey’s report noted that other charges do apply to the project: a $1,189 Lakefront Utility Services Inc. development charge and a county plumbing permit which depends on the number of plumbing fixtures in the house. For relief on these fronts, Keystone would have to apply directly to these two agencies.
While Keystone had asked that building-permit fees and development charges be waived, Deputy Mayor Stan Frost said in making the motion to offer the 50% cut, “I believe this is consistent with our response to similar requests from Habitat For Humanity.”
By bevdunlay, on September 16th, 2011
 Province to help fund Cobourg Home
Northumberland News
Paul J. Rellinger
Aug 31, 2011
Province to help fund Cobourg home. COBOURG — Jeffrey Sanders, with his caregiver Jane Van Dusen, attends a funding announcement on Parkview Hills Drive in Cobourg by Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi on Aug. 19. Ontario’s Ministry of Community and Social Services will contribute $672,000 annually to the Keystone Community Supports Corporation, which finds homes for people with intellectual disabilities. Paul J. Rellinger / Northumberland News
COBOURG — With funding now secured, a new home to be built in Cobourg will help benefit people with intellectual disabilities.
On Friday, Aug. 19, at the future site of the new home on Parkview Hills Drive in Cobourg, Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi announced the Ministry of Community and Social Services will contribute $672,000 annually to the operational costs of running the home.
The residential support proposal was submitted to the Province by Community Living Campbellford/Brighton and the Keystone Community Supports Corporation.
“Keystone started with a group of parents who wanted a special place, a real home away from home for their loved ones,” said Mr. Rinaldi to a small crowd. “It took a long time, but we made it happen. None of us involved in Keystone ever doubted this day would come, and here it is.”
Keystone Community Supports Corporation is a family-based organization dedicated to finding housing solutions for people with intellectual disabilities and their families living in Northumberland County.
“This home is the first step in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities,” said Nancy Brown, an executive director with Keystone Community Supports Corporation, as well as Community Living Campbellford/Brighton. “This is not a group home, but a place where we can help people one person at a time.”
Ms. Brown said the home will accommodate five residents, with support staff in the home 24 hours a day. Although the announced funding will cover operational costs, that doesn’t include personal costs by the residents. According to Ms. Brown, residents will pay for their own food, as well as utilities, cable, phone and Internet costs.
Construction of the home is scheduled to begin on Sept. 20, and it should be ready for occupancy in January 2012.
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By bevdunlay, on September 16th, 2011 
Footnote: Written by: Lou Rinaldi, MPP for Northumberland-Quinte West
A residential support proposal submitted to the Ministry of Community and Social Services by Community Living Campbellford/Brighton and the Keystone Community Supports Corporation has been approved for funding from the Ministry’s recently announced Innovation Fund.
The Province of Ontario will contribute annual funding of $672,000 to provide residential opportunities, as well as a much needed Respite component.
Keystone Community Supports Corporation is a family-based organization dedicated to finding housing solutions for people with intellectual disabilities and their families living in the County of Northumberland and beyond. The organization was incorporated in July 2006 and is governed by a volunteer Board of community minded individuals. It is also recognized as a Registered Charitable organization by the Government of Canada. Keystone will be working closely with Community Living Campbellford/Brighton, a fully funded service provider under the Ministry of Community and Social Services, who enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to work with families and help develop the Keystone initiative.
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“I am so happy to be making this funding announcement today. Keystone started with a group of parents who wanted a special place a real “home away from home” for their loved ones. Keystone House was born out of a desire to create a place that was that real home away from home. Home means so many different things to so many different people, but we can all agree it means a place of love and security. For me, Keystone represents one of my highlights as M.P.P. It took a long time but we made it happened, None of us involved in Keystone ever doubted this day would come…and here it is.”
- Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P., Northumberland-Quinte West
“We are very pleased with the tireless advocacy of our M.P.P. Lou Rinaldi for all his efforts to make our dream of a Keystone House a reality for the residents and their families”.
- Colin Sanders, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, Keystone Community Supports Corporation
Keystone Community Supports Corporation has supported this initiative by long-term fundraising that has produced capital dollars to build this home on Park Hills Drive, Cobourg, ON. This property was purchased from Leblanc Enterprises in February 2010. Start date of construction is September 20, 2011 with an anticipated tenancy date of January 2012. Community Living Campbellford/Brighton will be the direct service provider responsible for operations and resources required.
Keystone Community Supports Corporation will continue to play a meaningful role in terms of fundraising, community education, and advocacy related to the residential needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
By bevdunlay, on November 8th, 2010 Our Nationally recognized Family Home Program is seeking
Positive & Inclusive Family Homes for adults who require supportive living arrangements
“I am a 45 year old man looking for a shared living situation.
I like to be around people and children and enjoy watching movies, martial arts, and surfing the internet. I would choose to live in a smoke free home and my preference is to live with a family in the town of Campbellford.”
If you would be interested in providing permanent or periodic supports to
this gentleman or someone like him; please contact
Angela Clarke by phone at 705.653.1821 ext 210 or by
email at aclarke@communitylivingcampbellford.com
www.communitylivingcampbellford.com
By bevdunlay, on May 18th, 2010 Our nationally recognized Family Home program which offers a residential model that mirrors the concept of a natural family is seeking positive and inclusive people to provide full time family homes and respite to children and adults who have an intellectual disability. This programs matches people with family home providers based on interest, preference and compatibility and has fostered many lifelong relationships. Community Living offers financial reimbursement, professional ongoing support and training for all family home providers.
“being a family home provider is very heartwarming and I love to do it”
Karen McDonald
There is an immediate need for full time family home and respite providers in the Campbellford and Brighton communities however we would welcome interested people, couples and families in Havelock, Cobourg, Trenton, Belleville and any community in between. For more information about Family Home please contact:
Angela Clarke (705) 653-1821 ext. 210
aclarke@communitylivingcampbellford.com or check out our website www.communitylivingcampbellford.com
By bevdunlay, on October 7th, 2009 Positive & inclusive families, couples or individuals to share their homes with people who require a supportive living environment. Family Home offers a residential model that mirrors the concept of a natural family using volunteer home providers.
“I am a middle aged woman currently looking to share a home with a supportive, patient family. My health is a priority to me and therefore it is important that I live in a smoke free environment. I enjoy being in the company of people with a good sense of humour. I enjoy a good cup of coffee paired with a good conversation & l love spending time outside, shopping and watching movies.”
If you would be interested in providing permanent or periodic supports to
this woman or someone like her; please contact
Angela Clarke by phone at 705.653.1821 ext 210 or by
email at aclarke@communitylivingcampbellford.com
www.communitylivingcampbellford.com
By bevdunlay, on September 25th, 2009 Community Living Campbellford/Brighton’s nationally recognized Family Home program is seeking positive and inclusive people to provide children and adults who have an intellectual disability with supportive full time and respite accommodations.
This programs matches people with family home providers based on interest, preference and compatibility and has supported many lifelong relationships.
Community Living Campbellford/Brighton offers financial reimbursement, professional support and training for all family home providers. There is a need for family home and respite providers in the Campbellford and Brighton communities however we would welcome interested people and families in Havelock, Cobourg, Trenton, Belleville and any community in between.
For more information about Family Homes please contact:
Angela Clarke, ext. 210
(705) 653-1821
aclarke@communitylivingcampbellford.com
By charlton, on June 25th, 2007 Minister of Community & Social Services in Attendance
BY: Community Press staff
DATE: Monday, June 25, 2007
 Campbellford – On June 21, Madeleine Meilleur, the Minister of Community and Social Services attended the opening of a new group home that will house five women with developmental disabilities. The home was restored as a project by Community Living Campbellford/Brighton.
Meilleur also took the opportunity to speak about the provincial government’s investment of $3.3 million in base funding for the 48 developmental services agencies in Central Eastern Ontario. It is partially designed to close the wage gap between agency staff in this area and those working elsewhere in the province. “We are working hard to ensure that social services workers get paid a fair wage and people with a developmental disability and their families have the support they need,” the Minister said.
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By charlton, on February 23rd, 2007 Mom fears adult son will end up in a nursing home if anything happens to her
Trish Crawford
Toronto Star Life Writer
Whenever Martha Eleen has become weak, ill or just burnt out from caring for her son Gabriel, who has develpmental disabilities, the spectre of a nursing home forces her to rally her resources.
The single parent and artist, who had Gabriel when she was 20 years old, has spent 30 years being his prime caregiver and advocate. Gabriel has had to go into a group home or health centre at times so Eleen can get some respite. It is then, faced with Gabriel’s needs, some official suggests a nursing home.
“This is what has been hanging over him his whole life,” says Eleen. “My worry is that I’ll get in a crisis, die or get too old to lift him and they’ll put him in a nursing home,” says Eleen, who was one of dozens of parents who contacted the Star after a story in last Friday’s Health section on young adults with disabilities going to nursing homes.
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