Bringing care & community together

Every Thursday afternoon, Anne Marie volunteers in the OEYC Baby and Me Drop-in program. As a retired registered nurse, physical educator and health teacher, Anne Marie knew that she would love volunteering in the program helping out young families, and saw it as a perfect fit.

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What Our Clients Say

  • “This program [Ontario Early Years] teaches parents lovely songs and rhymes to sing to baby. It makes daily routines more fun and interesting for baby and parent. Thank you for the opportunity!”
  • “I really appreciate the flexibility, motivation, sincerity, preparedness and knowledge of the presenters [Confident Children School-Based Program] the kids really enjoyed it! Thank you.”
  • “Early Language Development is fundamental to early learning. Songs create a language rich environment. The weekly classes [Ontario Early Years]serve as a reminder to sing to your baby.”
  • “Thank you. Keep up the great work. I wouldn't have made it in life without seeing the counsellor [VAW Counselling] and being in groups that help me understand there are other women out there with similar situations.”
  • “I am absolutely amazed with the Meals on Wheels Program. It's excellent in every way”.
  • “I look forward to coming to the Diners Club, I have made some friends and enjoy the various topics discussed. Bless you all.”
  • “Chrysalis House helped me become more confident on the inside and to be able to show it on the outside!”
  • “[Counselling Services] You guys are fantastic...a real asset to our community.”
  • “No words can describe my experience [Peer Support]. My daughter and I are grateful for the effort put in for the care of women like me and children like my daughter! Thank you all.”
  • “The counsellor has been very helpful and supportive to me. Without them, I would have had a breakdown. I appreciate the work done by VAW team. They help support and assist where necessary. Help is just a phone call away.”
  • "It is a great few hours for me to know she is happy and safe [Adult Day Program]".
  • “I live in Munster which is a small village and I am very glad to be able to join in the Diners Club activities which I have friends and enjoy my visits so much!”
  • “It makes me feel more independent and that I don't have to depend on others [Transportation Services]. Seeing all my immediate family are gone, it's nice to know I have somebody to depend on. Thank you so much."