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We are fortunate to receive the support of many compassionate and kindhearted donors. The level of philanthropy in our Region is invaluable and the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation is a testament to this. The foundation, founded by Lyle S. Hallman in 2003, has been generous, innovative, and committed to this community by supporting numerous charitable… Read more »
We are grateful for the generosity shown by our community during the 2022 giving season and beyond. The continued support of organizations in our Region allows us to offer families and individuals the programs and services they need to thrive. We would like to extend our thanks to the many partners that continue to make… Read more »
We were delighted to host our 2nd Annual Family Night at the Movies on September 23rd at our Baden location. This site is the venue for the critical work we do in supporting youth diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and our Respite program, where we offer a safe space of connection for children… Read more »
Taking Youth Engagement to a New Level with the Youth CREW Youth CREW is a program created to intentionally engage young people across Carizon, KW Counselling, and Monica Place. Members are welcomed to a space where they meet new people, learn new skills, share ideas, and have fun while helping us shape the work we… Read more »
Last October, partners of the Family Violence Project were honoured to welcome members of the Munk School Domestic Violence Fellowship Program. This fellowship program group included 14 senior police officers from 6 Caribbean countries (Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Bahamas, and Jamaica) responsible for building, implementing, and leading dedicated domestic violence units, focused broadly… Read more »
It was unanimous! All three Boards of Directors from Carizon, KW Counselling, and Monica Place came together in December and agreed to formally become one agency. This is after many months of working together at all levels of our organizations, and significant amounts of engagement with our volunteers, community partners and donors. We are so… Read more »
On National Philanthropy Day, we celebrate the extraordinary change that fundraising and philanthropy have helped to create in our world. For Carizon, this means serving our community through our mission of helping families thrive by strengthening their mental health and wellbeing. Without the support of our generous funders, delivering this mission would not be possible. … Read more »
Your input is so important to us! If you have received services from us, please take a couple of minutes to participate in our Family Focus Survey. The survey is available in multiple languages, and you can enter a draw to win 1 of 3 $50.00 gift cards. Participate today! Please find below the links… Read more »
Did you know that FASD affects 4% of Canadians? Based on previous census data there are potentially 6000 youth living with FASD in Waterloo Region. September is FASD Awareness Month, and we are talking with Karen Huber and Michelle Hughes, FASD Coordinators, to answer questions about this lifelong disability and introduce Plexus, a new collaborative… Read more »
In partnership with the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN), Carizon has launched the innovative Woebot app in Guelph, Wellington County & Waterloo Region. Woebot is an artificially intelligent chatbot that uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to provide individuals with tailored step-by-step guidance to think and feel better. The app has been shown… Read more »
We hope you find some of the these archived blog posts useful as we all look to manage and find the joy in daily living.