The efforts of Community Living Chatham-Kent and its community partners were highlighted during an event at the Civic Centre on Tuesday morning.
More than 100 people turned out for the Community Living flag raising and a charity barbeque sponsored by OPSEU Local 148.
Three awards were also presented at the event.
The recipients of this year’s Joyce M. Carr Champion Award were Tilbury Foodland owners Merrick and Denise McCall for their long-time support of hiring individuals on the basis of ability.
Renee Cadotte and Chad Caron were the recipients of this year’s Rob McLandress Make a Dream Come True Fund awards. Both will attend events of their choice in Toronto later this year.
The fund was made possible through a bequest to Community Living Chatham-Kent by the late Father James Williams. Father Williams was an ongoing supporter of the work of Community Living Chatham-Kent.
