Lanark Community Alliance

06/15/2026

Connection matters—especially close to home.

Across Lanark County, there are opportunities for people to connect, ask questions, and feel supported. From Parent Connection Groups to Q***r Coffee at ConnectWell, these spaces help build relationships and reduce isolation.

👉 Learn more about local supports: https://lanarkcommunityalliance.ca/pride-month-at-lca/

06/08/2026

Sometimes, the most meaningful place to start is by listening.

This powerful local documentary shares the stories of 13 members of the LGBTQ2S+ community in Lanark County—offering a glimpse into their lives, experiences, and hopes for the future.

It speaks to the importance of community, the progress that’s been made, and the work that continues.

🎥 Lanark County Voices – There is a Place Here for Me

👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlQbaNBcGvc

👉 Find more local supports and resources: https://lanarkcommunityalliance.ca/pride-month-at-lca/

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06/01/2026

🌈 June is Pride Month.

At LCA, it’s a time to recognize the diversity, strength, and lived experiences of LGBTQ2S+ communities—and to reflect on the role we all play in creating communities where people feel safe, respected, and able to be themselves.

This month, we’re sharing local voices, supports, and resources that reflect what belonging can look like across Lanark County.

👉 Explore our Pride Month article: https://lanarkcommunityalliance.ca/pride-month-at-lca/

05/25/2026

People with lived experience are the driving force behind what we do at Lanark Community Alliance and Community Living Association - Lanark County. Connecting with people who live with intellectual and developmental disabilities helps us – and everyone – in communities across Ontario.

05/18/2026

Community Living Month is a time to celebrate how . We would love to hear about the connections in your community that make a difference.

05/11/2026

Families started the Community Living movement with a simple belief: everyone deserves to belong and make their own choices. This share how your family is continuing this legacy using the hashtag in your posts.

05/07/2026

May is here, and so is Community Living Month! Join us in celebrating and building inclusive communities alongside people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4weOcNA

04/09/2026

We’re in the early stages of exploring new affordable housing opportunities in Mississippi Mills.

As this work moves forward, community input will be an important part of the process.

A zoning amendment meeting is scheduled for April 14 at 6:00 p.m., with additional opportunities for engagement to follow.

👉Find out how you can attend:https://www.mississippimills.ca/media/g2bnbsvx/d14-mm2-26-letter-notice-zbla-adelaide-mcdermott.pdf

04/07/2026

Affordable housing is about more than buildings—it’s about stability, dignity, and the ability to belong.

As housing pressures continue to grow across Lanark County, partnerships like ours with Mississippi Mills help create opportunities for seniors, families, and individuals to find safe and stable housing.

We’re proud to be doing this work together.

Learn more: https://lanarkcommunityalliance.ca/lanark-community-alliance-and-mississippi-mills-renew-partnership-to-explore-affordable-housing-opportunities/

04/07/2026

Opening your home is a meaningful decision — and you are not expected to do it alone.

Family Home Providers receive:

✔ Orientation and training
✔ Ongoing professional support
✔ A structured matching process
✔ Regular communication with CLA staff
✔ Remuneration for the support provided

This is a partnership built on guidance, respect, and shared commitment.

If you’re curious about becoming a Family Home Provider in Lanark County, we’d love to connect.

👉 https://lanarkcommunityalliance.ca/open-your-home-change-a-life/

Community Living Association Lanark County (CLA) is inviting compassionate individuals and families to consider becoming Family Home Providers through its