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Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month! |
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Tyler's Story (as told by his mom, Kim) |
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Tyler “was a very big watcher,” recalls Kimberly, about her son. “His eyes were always on you” noticing his silent ways of communication.
Her mother’s intuition led her to Five Counties Children’s Centre, where Tyler found his voice.
This Mother’s Day (May 12), let's help more children speak up. Your support will bridge the gap between silence and speech for many other children like Tyler.
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A homecoming for us (of sorts) in Minden |
Five Counties Children’s Centre is pleased to be returning home to Minden.
Five Counties now has new leased space at the Minden site of Haliburton Highlands Health Services (6 McPherson St.). The renovated, approximately 700-square-foot space is just off the main entrance, situated on the second floor of the Community Health Wing of the HHHS site. This space will allow Five Counties staff to see and support more kids, youth and families in Haliburton County.
We are pleased to reach agreement with HHHS on this space that will allow Five Counties to provide care closer to home,” says Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre. “Re-establishing our presence in Minden will save local families the need to drive to Lindsay or Peterborough to access treatment and therapy services.”
Moving into the HHHS site in Minden is a homecoming for Five Counties, which previously leased another portion of the facility. That arrangement came to an end when HHHS had to reclaim the space during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Meet Hayley: Former Client Joins Our Team |
Hayley Hodges is back on familiar ground. As our new Client and Family Experience Lead, she is well-positioned to make families feel even more at home at the Centre.
Hayley can draw from her past experiences as a child when she received care at Five Counties. She also brings a wealth of experience in her previous roles as an inclusion champion and accessibility advocate.
“Clients and families need to feel connected to their care,” Hayley notes. “They need to understand what they’re receiving from Five Counties, they need to feel empowered and involved, and they need to know they are being heard.”
In the near future, Hayley is planning more opportunities to meet and engage with families to hear about their experiences at Five Counties – and make them even better. Please reach out to her at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 215 or hhodges@fivecounties.on.ca.
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Early Birds: Get Tix for Backyard Social |
Celebrate summer by joining Five Counties for its third annual Backyard Summer Social on June 22 in Peterborough. Enjoy food, treats, live music, refreshing beverages, axe throwing, petting zoo & much more!
Buy your tickets before Victoria Day (May 20) and be entered to win a FujuFilm Instax Mini 12 Camera donated by Cogeco! Tickets to the backyard social are $125 each (with $75 tax receipt). Get yours by clicking here or by calling (705) 748-2337, ext. 300.
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Let's Get Ready to be McHappy® on May 8
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Come out to McDonald’s® location in Cobourg and Port Hope on May 8 for McHappy Day® to support Five Counties and Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
We are please to be the local kids’ charity benefitting from this event. Head over to the McDonald’s® locations to donate or grab a sweet treat to our kids.
You can visit the following McDonald’s® locations:
- 175 Rose Glen Rd. N., Port Hope
- 805 William St., Cobourg
- In Walmart, 73 Strathy Rd., Cobourg
See you there!
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Smile Cookie Campaign Leaves Plenty of Smiles |
Thank you to everyone who came out to Tim Hortons locations in Cobourg and Colborne to purchase Smile Cookies! Five Counties was selected to be the local charity benefitting from this event. Your support helps keep kids in treatment and off waitlists
Smile Cookies runs through May 5, so if you'd like to enjoy a treat while supporting Five Counties, come out for a cookie.
Keep an eye out on our social media for final campaign results!
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For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us
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Five Counties values your ongoing support in ensuring our Centre can provide the best care possible for children and their families. We are making investments in equipment and resources to ensure we can provide the same professional, prompt and caring services we always have.
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You can send us an email through info@fivecounties.on.ca or give us a call and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.
Peterborough City and County - 705-748-2337
Northumberland County - 905-377-0192
City of Kawartha Lakes - 705-324-9320
All Areas Toll-Free: 1-888-779-9916
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Charitable Business Number #12397 6342 RR0001 |
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