REENA FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
Since 1973, Reena has been providing supportive housing, programming and employment services for individuals with diverse needs including autism and mental health challenges.
About This Cause
For 50 years, Reena has been providing supportive housing, programming and community services for individuals with diverse needs, within a framework of Jewish culture and values. Reena firmly believes, as one of our values, in taking leadership opportunities and “Repairing the World” (Tikun Olam in Hebrew) not only for the individuals and for families we support, but also for the whole Developmental Sector. Parents of children with developmental disabilities established Reena, as a practical alternative to institutions. In 1977, Reena began receiving funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and since that time has grown to provide support for hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Reena offers a variety of services including residential support, respite programs, counselling, therapy, employment, community participation programs and advocacy for 1,000 individuals. In 2023, Reena will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Reena at 50 (2023) will be a year-long celebration, highlighting our past and building for the future. We will be celebrating and engaging past leaders and recruiting new ones, to help meet the growing needs of our community, as we tackle some of the challenges ahead: - Up to a 40 year wait list for supports due to lack of appropriate housing - A growing mental health crisis with acute needs impacting 1 in 10 families - Poorer health outcomes for those with developmental disabilities - Lack of employment opportunities - Continued social isolation Your support helps us fund transformational housing projects and vital programs including Day, Respite and Employment.