(CHATHAM, ONTARIO) – A Family Fall Festival was held at the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent (CTC-CK) on October 1 to celebrate children and families with fun and social activities including a BBQ, Face Painting, Play Rangers and more. It also provided a chance for client and family ambassadors to update families regarding a letter writing campaign in support of provincial funding for a new Centre.
Due to the addition of new programs, caseload growth, strong demand and changing client needs, the CTC-CK is in need of a new expanded building. Local fundraising support has been strong and a location on McNaughton Ave. West has been chosen as the new site. In order to start construction, the CTC-CK requires both local fundraising and government funding. Advocacy continues to obtain Ministry funding sooner in order to set a construction date.
Past clients and current Centre Ambassadors, Ashley Gialelem and Cristian Picard were present to facilitate the letter writing campaign and know first-hand the need for a new Centre. Cristian states “It’s time for a new Children’s Treatment Centre for a brighter tomorrow!” Ashley notes, “Our voices need to be heard. I know we can do this together!”
The event also supported “Celebrating Abilities, and Developing Potential” and provided a chance to share the CTC-CK’s commitment to families with their vision of Amazing Kids Today, Enriching our Community tomorrow.
“Our staff and Centre are very committed to families. Everyone values the chance to connect through our Festival,” states Donna Litwin-Makey. “We thank our parent and client ambassadors that are helping to promote our need for a new build through a letter writing campaign.”
For more information on how to help the CTC-CK in their advocacy efforts, please call Ashley at 519-354-0520, ext. 158 or visit https://ctc-ck.com/family-advocacy/
Vision
Amazing Kids Today, Enriching our Community Tomorrow
Mission
Providing specialized therapy and innovative programs to empower children, youth and their families to reach their individual potential.
For more information, please contact
Donna Litwin-Makey, Executive Director,
Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent,
519-354-0520, ext. 228 or dmakey@nullctc-ck.com