{"id":3009,"date":"2025-03-26T13:08:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/?p=3009"},"modified":"2025-05-30T06:36:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T06:36:50","slug":"transforming-lives-with-a-community-of-support-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/2025\/03\/transforming-lives-with-a-community-of-support-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Lives with a Community of Support and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For over 40 years, The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries has provided vital encouragement for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, empowering individuals to build independence, confidence, and social connections through independent living and locally-based programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt the heart of Lawson Ministries is a sense of belonging\u2014creating a community where every individual, regardless of ability, can live with dignity and purpose,\u201d says executive director Deanna Finch-Smith. \u201cThrough our diverse programs, Lawson Ministries supports approximately 80 individuals annually, helping them build independence, social skills, and confidence in their everyday lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Home and a Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img width=\"268\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/1590-residential-site.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4042\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salvation Army\u2019s residential space at 1590 Main Street West in Hamilton, Ontario, provides supportive living for 33 adults, where each resident has their own apartment while receiving tailored staff assistance, ranging from 24-hour care to help with budgeting and meal planning. Additional accommodations include group homes, intensive support homes, and long-term care assistance to meet diverse needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/Kaitlin-planting-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/Kaitlin-planting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/Kaitlin-planting-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/Kaitlin-planting.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaitlin, a Lawson Ministries resident and program participant for 14 years, embraces her independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have my own space and privacy. I feel better because I have my own TV time and free time,\u201d she says. \u201cThere are so many programs I\u2019m part of, it\u2019s hard to count.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through The Salvation Army\u2019s Commuting Confidently program, Kaitlin has mastered public transit in Hamilton, giving her access to the city for shopping, medical appointments, and recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residential counsellor Kelly Ladniak has witnessed Kaitlin\u2019s growth firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe\u2019s been given independence and the chance to be her own person and can do what she needs to make her life happier,\u201d Kelly says. \u201cIt has been the greatest moment watching Kaitlin change throughout the years and become the young woman she is, and I can&#8217;t wait to see what tomorrow brings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Building Skills and Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Community Program Supports initiative provides opportunities for participants to develop life skills, socialize, and express creativity through activities like bowling, volunteer placements, music and art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Cody4-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Cody4-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Cody4-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Cody4-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Cody4-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Cody4-scaled-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cody, 25, has been part of Lawson Ministries since he was 18 when he moved into a Salvation Army residential group home south of Hamilton. He credits the staff\u2019s guidance for helping him overcome run-ins with the legal system and motivating him to set new, life-changing goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf I hadn&#8217;t gotten into that rough spot in jail and court, they wouldn&#8217;t have found out about who I was,\u201d Cody says. \u201cThe Salvation Army wouldn&#8217;t have set me up with the team I have and the kind of support to realize that my goals can be achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, Cody is focused on completing his GED and becoming a youth pastor with The Salvation Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI want to help younger people, and I want to tell them that violence is not a solution. I want to be a spokesperson and tell them that you can do whatever you want as long as you dream of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s also a reliable and dedicated Salvation Army volunteer, supporting Lawson Ministries on World Autism Day and being a positive community role model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meeting Unique Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals with developmental disabilities often face additional barriers related to mental health and social development. To help individuals overcome these obstacles, The Salvation Army has created transformational programming such as Specialized Supports which offers therapeutic care, personalized behavioural plans, and highly trained staff to ensure specialized, structured support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img width=\"355\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/autism-centre.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/autism-centre.jpg 355w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/autism-centre-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/ontario\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/autism-centre-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supported Independent Living program assists with budgeting, meal preparation, and advocacy, helping individuals maintain safe and stable living arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAFE Hub addresses an often-overlooked need by educating individuals about healthy relationships, sexuality, and abuse prevention, empowering them with self-advocacy skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Paparella Innovative Art program is another example of how The Salvation Army nurtures talents. Participants have showcased their artwork in public exhibits and on professional journal covers, gaining confidence through creative expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your Support Transforms Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without Lawson Ministries, many of Hamilton\u2019s most vulnerable individuals would lack essential services. Your donations help provide safety, dignity, and opportunity for those in need. Join us in building a more inclusive community. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawsonministries.org\">www.lawsonministries.org<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For over 40 years, The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries has provided vital encouragement for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, empowering individuals to build independence, confidence, and social connections through independent living and locally-based programs. \u201cAt the heart of Lawson Ministries is a sense of belonging\u2014creating a community where every individual, regardless of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4044,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[63,65,67,38,69,71,53],"location":[],"class_list":["post-3009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-interest","tag-1590-main-street-west","tag-commuting-confidently","tag-developmental-disabilities","tag-hamilton","tag-mental-health","tag-safe-hub","tag-the-salvation-army"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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