Do you have a child with multiple disabilities? Call us any
time with any question:
416.535.8525
From one woman's search for suitable care for her multiply disabled child, to
one of North America's leading organizations for respite and residential care,
The Safehaven Project for Community Living is a success story worth reading.
In Toronto in 1985, a woman by the name of Marlene Whittaker was told her daughter could no longer stay at Bloorview Children's Hospital. Being a mother of a child who faced severe physical, mental and medical challenges, Marlene was determined to find an alternative.
After seeing a television broadcast on the Home Again Project later that year, Marlene contacted the president, who offered her services to help Marlene form a parent group. Marlene's parent group began to meet regularly, and in May of 1986 were introduced to families at the Christopher Robin Nursing Home.
Together, these six families began to envision The Safehaven Project for Community Living. A mere year and a half later, the families had paid for the incorporation process and in December of 1987 held their first Board of Directors meeting.
During Safehaven's 18 years of operation, we have become a leader in providing residential and respite care for children and youth with multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. This leadership continues to be demonstrated through the quality of our care, innovative programs and advocacy initiatives. Through these endeavours, we strive to ensure that every child in
Toronto and Central East Region gets the care and opportunities they need.
We are proud to say that The Safehaven Project for Community Living continues to be a viable
charity year-in, year-out, with 96¢ from every dollar donated going to the children.
Through operational funding from the Ministries of
Children & Youth and Community & Social Services, and donations from caring organizations
and individuals, we are able to provide a higher quality of
life for the children. We also continue to maintain and expand
partnerships with other boards and organizations to better
serve families and their children, and to forge additional
partnerships and joint ventures to enhance the services Safehaven
offers.
To obtain a copy of our most
recent Financial Statements, please
contact the office by phone or e-mail.
