23 Mar Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia donates $50K to multi-sensory room at Empower Simcoe home

With heartfelt gratitude, the Empower Simcoe Foundation unveiled the new Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia Snoezelen Room at Lakeshore Ridge, Empower Simcoe’s newest supported living home.

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia’s generous donation of $50,000.00, the state of the art Snoezelen room (multi-sensory therapy) will be available for individuals with complex needs who will soon call Lakeshore Ridge home.

“The Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia had the pleasure of touring Empower Simcoe’s Lakeshore Ridge Residence. Our $50,000 commitment supports this very worthwhile residential option providing wonderful supports for transition into community life. The state of the art home means success for so many individuals that historically may not have had the opportunity. Well done Empower Simcoe” says Sheri Maynard, President of the Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia.

“In partnership with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, and MacKenzie Health, Lakeshore Ridge, along with the support of the Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia, is a tangible reminder of our mission to empower people to lead a meaningful and inclusive life by providing the highest quality of services” says Empower Simcoe Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Claudine Cousins.

“Individuals with developmental disabilities deserve the right to fully participate in their communities and live fulfilling lives,” says Empower Simcoe President and Foundation Board member, Valerie Scott. “Thank you to the Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia for joining us on this journey.”

To donate to this vital community project, visit our Lakeshore Ridge Capital Campaign.