KACL

05/14/2026

We would like to sincerely thank both Mayor Andrew Poirier and Deputy Mayor Lindsay Koch from the City Of Kenora, who paid a special visit to our town hall yesterday as part of our celebrations.

In honour of May being Community Living Month across Ontario, Mayor Poirier and Deputy Mayor Koch awarded KACL with a Certificate of Recognition for our "exceptional dedication and impactful support to individuals in our community." Our Chief Executive Officer, Deb Everley, graciously accepted the award on behalf of all our hardworking staff.

No matter what time of year it is, KACL is committed to ensuring a satisfying and meaningful life for all! Learn more about who we are and what we do at https://www.kacl.ca/

05/14/2026

Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Registration is OPEN!

KACL Children’s Services is excited to offer Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) — a supportive, relationship-based program for caregivers who want to better understand their child’s emotions, behaviours, and needs.
📍 Location: KACL OFA – 1 Ninth Ave South
🗓 Dates: Mondays & Thursdays | May 25 – June 18
⏰ Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
👥 Format: In-person group sessions
Questions call 467-5204 or email cosp@kacl.ca

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/xymx8f97

05/14/2026

May 14, 2026 The Evolution of Inclusion with Dr. Shelley Moore

05/13/2026

We would like to offer a sincere thank you to Michael Jacques, the author of Can't Read, Can't Write, Here's My Book for paying us a special visit last week, to share about his story and help us celebrate .

Along with his father Marcel, we were able to have important conversations about community, connection, belonging and inclusion, all of which underscore the importance of May being Community Living Month across Ontario, as well as everything we aspire to here at KACL.

Hopefully we will see you two again soon!

To learn more about Michael and his book, check out https://www.heresmybook.com/

05/12/2026

Since 2025, Kenora Veterinary Clinic (KVC) has partnered with KACL Employment Services in championing inclusive hiring practices. The team at KVC are always friendly and welcoming while they take care of our furry friends and that welcoming atmosphere is created by a team that really cares. 🐾

New System Building & Property Services Limited has continued to deliver top-notch cleaning services to a multitude of businesses enriched with their inclusive approach. A fine example to our community that opportunity is for everyone! 🧹

Thanks to both of these Inclusive Employers for their continued commitment to inclusivity in our community! 🏆

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

KACL Children’s Services is excited to offer an abbreviated Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program this May and June!

📍 KACL OFA – 1 Ninth Ave South
🗓 Mondays & Thursdays | May 25 – June 18
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM

COSP is a supportive parenting group focused on understanding children’s emotional needs, strengthening connection, and supporting regulation and relationships.

More details and registration information coming soon!

05/07/2026

05/01/2026

It's officially Community Living Month across Ontario, and KACL would like to invite the entirety of Kenora to help us celebrate!

Each May, Community Living Ontario runs an awareness campaign to recognize the accomplishments of the Community Living movement, and in honour of that - and in addition to our Shine a Light campaign that's already underway - we are pleased to offer three special community invents for everyone to join us at.

On Wednesday, May 20th at the Community Arts Hub, starting at 5:30 p.m., we will be welcoming musician Alex Call - the man responsible for the hit song 867-5309 - for a special evening of concert, connection, conversation, and community. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

On Wednesday, May 27th at the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion, starting at 12 noon, we will be hosting a Community Living walk at the Harbourfront, all the way to Husky the Muskie and back. If you can make it out to show your support, please wear green and blue, the colours of Community Living Month! Everyone who is able to join us will also be treated to a free meal.

Last but not least, on Saturday, May 30th at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre ball diamonds, we will be hosting the first ever Kenora's Field of Dreams event, which will be a once in a lifetime kind of ball game featuring the likes of Andrew Poirier, Eric Melillo, Abby Dent, and CFL Grey Cup Champion Mike Benson (and a whole bunch of other very special guests). For more information on this event, please check out the event page found elsewhere on our Facebook for more information.

We are so, so, SO excited to celebrate Community Living Month with the rest of Kenora, so please join us and help us make this May one for the ages!

04/28/2026

💡 Shine a Light – May 1st, 2026 💙💚

Join us in celebrating Community Living Month by lighting up your home or business in blue and green!

Let’s come together to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and show support for people of all abilities in our community. Every light makes a difference.

✨ Turn your lights blue & green
✨ Share your photos
✨ Help spread the message

Together, we shine brighter 💙💚

Even Husky the Muskie will be taking part, so don't miss out on the fun - or the message!

04/23/2026

Our WELL Committee paid a special visit to the Kenora Cat Shelter yesterday to hold one of our many “Learn It!” events, which we do once a month to help ourselves and the community at large learn more about new things.

We had a total of 18 people attend to learn more about what the Cat Shelter does, the services they offer, and their long history of making a real difference in the community. By the time it was all said and done, we even walked away with a few folks interested in adopting!

This year alone, the Cat Shelter has taken in 98 cats, bringing their grand total to 930 since July of 2023. Following a transfer of some cats to Southern Ontario, there are currently 54 cats in the Shelter and 27 more in foster care, and they are expecting their intakes to pick up as the summer approaches.

With this in mind, we were also pleased to offer the Shelter a small monetary donation, as well as some food and other supplies to help keep the kitties happy.

Thank you for having us, and we will be back!

We had such a wonderful time yesterday visiting with the Kenora Association for Community Living’s WELL Committee! 🐾

We hosted a special event for the KACL staff and individuals they support, where everyone had the chance to spend time with some of our cats, learn more about what we do at the shelter, and hear about volunteer opportunities in our shelter.

It was a meaningful afternoon filled with connection, curiosity, and lots of purrs 💛 We are incredibly grateful for their generosity as well - they donated much-needed supplies, along with a cash contribution to support the cats in our care.

Thank you to everyone who took part in making this visit so special. We loved sharing what we do and hope to see some new faces joining our volunteer team soon!