Announcements
- Lutherwood and kidsLINK keep the Front Door open
Helping children, families with mental health issues access support
Waterloo, Ontario, May 3, 2012- Help is as close as the Front Door for children, youth and families facing mental health issues. For Waterloo Region residents, there’s a place they can turn to for the support and tools they need to live healthier, happier lives.
Read More - Best Workplace Three-peat
WATERLOO (April 19, 2012) – For the third consecutive year, the Great Place To Work Institute has identified Lutherwood as one of Canada’s 50 Best Workplaces. In addition to being identified 12th overall in the medium-sized category, it was recognized as one of the top 10 best workplaces for women and was recognized as having demonstrated excellence in the pride category.
Read More - Homelessness Awareness Week Open House
KITCHENER, April 17, 2012 – Lutherwood’s Housing Services are now consolidated at 41 Weber St W in Kitchener.
Read More - Stantec honoured for Children’s Mental Health Centre design
Featured in Behavioral Healthcare Design Showcase
Toronto, ON (April 17, 2012) – Stantec has captured an Honourable Mention in the prestigious Behavioral Healthcare Design Showcase for 2012 for the firm’s new expansion of the Lutherwood Children’s Mental Health Centre.
Read More - Older Worker Employment Search Support Continues
March 30, 2012, Waterloo – Today Lutherwood announced that it can again start accepting applications for its successful Targeted Initiatives to Older Workers program. TIOW is a joint federal-provincial initiative that provides unemployed workers aged 55 to 64 with support finding employment. Eligible participants receive skills upgrading, financial supports for training and associated costs, and placements with local employers.
Read More - Federal Government Supports Employment Programs
Kitchener, March 21, 2012 — Harold Albrecht, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced a Government of Canada investment to help people in Kitchener develop job skills to overcome barriers to employment.
Read More - Open Mic at Little Bean Coffee Bar Supports Youth Program
Runners, music and coffee – what an interesting combination!
An Open Mic Night Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, March 1 at Little Bean Coffee Bar in Downtown Kitchener from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The cost is $5 per person, and donations will be accepted at the front door.
Read More - Mental Health Seminars Return to Cambridge
Mental Health Seminars Return to Cambridge
February 21, 2012 - Shh… It’s Mental Health - our popular four seminar series - returns to Cambridge in March. Featuring Lutherwood experts and community partners these seminars support family, friends and neighbours who want to help teens coping with mental health issues.
Read More - Gibson's Sound and Vision TV Donation
WATERLOO, January 5, 2012 – Lutherwood thanks Ed and Stu Gibson and the entire Gibson’s Sound and Vision staff for their generous donation of a 40” flat screen TV to our Safe Haven youth shelter. From all of us at Lutherwood, thank you CTV and Gibson’s Sound and Vision for making Christmas just a bit brighter for kids in our community.
Read More - Compass Program Returns
WATERLOO, January 4, 2012 - Lutherwood is pleased to announce that our COMPASS program has returned. COMPASS supports 16 – 30 year olds who are looking to find and maintain meaningful employment. Funded through Service Canada, this comprehensive two-part program provides young workers with an opportunity to enhance skills and gain hands-on work experience in a construction or trade field.
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