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The good folks @porchlightcnd.bsky.social provide students in grades 1-8 with tools and techniques to deal with anxiety and maintain positive mental health trough their Taming the Dragon program. The program needs to secure more funding to continue. Please consider donating if you're able.
Support Taming the Dragon
Counselling, Addictions, Groups, Support, Mental Health, CFCC, FCC, Cambridge
porchlightcnd.org
October 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The good folks @porchlightcnd.bsky.social provide students in grades 1-8 with tools and techniques to deal with anxiety and maintain positive mental health trough their Taming the Dragon program. The program needs to secure more funding to continue. Please consider donating if you're able.
Lest We Forget, the November 11th is set aside each year to remember those who've fought and been lost through service to Canada.
This year, as in past years, Porchlight will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Queen's Square. A small act of Remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This year, as in past years, Porchlight will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Queen's Square. A small act of Remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Lest We Forget, the November 11th is set aside each year to remember those who've fought and been lost through service to Canada.
This year, as in past years, Porchlight will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Queen's Square. A small act of Remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This year, as in past years, Porchlight will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Queen's Square. A small act of Remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Porchlight is proud to be one of the eight member organizations who've come together to create Engage Rural - a collaborative of health and social service agencies serving rural areas in Waterloo Region.
Find out more at www.engagerural.ca.
Find out more at www.engagerural.ca.
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Porchlight is proud to be one of the eight member organizations who've come together to create Engage Rural - a collaborative of health and social service agencies serving rural areas in Waterloo Region.
Find out more at www.engagerural.ca.
Find out more at www.engagerural.ca.
Porchlight's new North Dumfries based Relapse Prevention & Aftercare Group for Addictions and Codependency launches tomorrow!
This group will meet Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Knox United Church in Ayr.
You're welcome to join us directly, or contact us at 519-841-2617 or 519-621-5090
This group will meet Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Knox United Church in Ayr.
You're welcome to join us directly, or contact us at 519-841-2617 or 519-621-5090
October 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Porchlight's new North Dumfries based Relapse Prevention & Aftercare Group for Addictions and Codependency launches tomorrow!
This group will meet Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Knox United Church in Ayr.
You're welcome to join us directly, or contact us at 519-841-2617 or 519-621-5090
This group will meet Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Knox United Church in Ayr.
You're welcome to join us directly, or contact us at 519-841-2617 or 519-621-5090
Porchlight's annual impact report has been released, and we're eager to share it with you!
Within it, you'll find details about the impact we had in our community during the 2024-25 year, and information about some of our plans for the future!
porchlightcnd.org/res/pub/2025...
Within it, you'll find details about the impact we had in our community during the 2024-25 year, and information about some of our plans for the future!
porchlightcnd.org/res/pub/2025...
October 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Porchlight's annual impact report has been released, and we're eager to share it with you!
Within it, you'll find details about the impact we had in our community during the 2024-25 year, and information about some of our plans for the future!
porchlightcnd.org/res/pub/2025...
Within it, you'll find details about the impact we had in our community during the 2024-25 year, and information about some of our plans for the future!
porchlightcnd.org/res/pub/2025...
Porchlight's offices will be closed Monday, October 13th, for the Thanksgiving.
October 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Porchlight's offices will be closed Monday, October 13th, for the Thanksgiving.
Today is World Mental Health Day - a reminder that mental health matters every day.
Let’s continue breaking the stigma, building understanding, and ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need.
Help and hope are always within reach.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #FightTheStigma #Porchlight
Let’s continue breaking the stigma, building understanding, and ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need.
Help and hope are always within reach.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #FightTheStigma #Porchlight
October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today is World Mental Health Day - a reminder that mental health matters every day.
Let’s continue breaking the stigma, building understanding, and ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need.
Help and hope are always within reach.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #FightTheStigma #Porchlight
Let’s continue breaking the stigma, building understanding, and ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need.
Help and hope are always within reach.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #FightTheStigma #Porchlight
In September, we were joined by many members of our community at our AGM to celebrate the work of the past year and plan for the future.
Among the celebrations was the first presentation of the Diana Drackley Legacy of Community Impact Award, given to Kyoung Kim.
Congratulations Kyoung!
Among the celebrations was the first presentation of the Diana Drackley Legacy of Community Impact Award, given to Kyoung Kim.
Congratulations Kyoung!
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In September, we were joined by many members of our community at our AGM to celebrate the work of the past year and plan for the future.
Among the celebrations was the first presentation of the Diana Drackley Legacy of Community Impact Award, given to Kyoung Kim.
Congratulations Kyoung!
Among the celebrations was the first presentation of the Diana Drackley Legacy of Community Impact Award, given to Kyoung Kim.
Congratulations Kyoung!
Want to support Porchlight *AND* eat great pizza?
Until October 13th, Boston Pizza on Pinebush Rd is collecting donations to benefit Porchlight, and offering a "Kids Eat Free" card for every $5 donation!
Donations can be made in person at Boston Pizza, or online at bostonpizza.com/en/promotion...
Until October 13th, Boston Pizza on Pinebush Rd is collecting donations to benefit Porchlight, and offering a "Kids Eat Free" card for every $5 donation!
Donations can be made in person at Boston Pizza, or online at bostonpizza.com/en/promotion...
October 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Want to support Porchlight *AND* eat great pizza?
Until October 13th, Boston Pizza on Pinebush Rd is collecting donations to benefit Porchlight, and offering a "Kids Eat Free" card for every $5 donation!
Donations can be made in person at Boston Pizza, or online at bostonpizza.com/en/promotion...
Until October 13th, Boston Pizza on Pinebush Rd is collecting donations to benefit Porchlight, and offering a "Kids Eat Free" card for every $5 donation!
Donations can be made in person at Boston Pizza, or online at bostonpizza.com/en/promotion...
As a proud partner in this important campaign, we’re helping Rhythm & Blues Cambridge get the word out about the Pulse Check Survey.
Take the survey ➜ bit.ly/rbcpulse
#BlackVoicesMatter #PulseCheck2025 #CommunityAmplifier
Take the survey ➜ bit.ly/rbcpulse
#BlackVoicesMatter #PulseCheck2025 #CommunityAmplifier
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As a proud partner in this important campaign, we’re helping Rhythm & Blues Cambridge get the word out about the Pulse Check Survey.
Take the survey ➜ bit.ly/rbcpulse
#BlackVoicesMatter #PulseCheck2025 #CommunityAmplifier
Take the survey ➜ bit.ly/rbcpulse
#BlackVoicesMatter #PulseCheck2025 #CommunityAmplifier
Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.
Healing begins with truth.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #Porchlight
Healing begins with truth.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #Porchlight
September 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.
Healing begins with truth.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #Porchlight
Healing begins with truth.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #Porchlight
Porchlight is looking forward to celebrating the year that's passed, and planning an optimistic future, with you at our Annual General Meeting, this Wednesday (September 24th) at 6:30pm.
You can find details and register here: porchlightcnd.donorbuilder.org/pub/event-po...
You can find details and register here: porchlightcnd.donorbuilder.org/pub/event-po...
September 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Porchlight is looking forward to celebrating the year that's passed, and planning an optimistic future, with you at our Annual General Meeting, this Wednesday (September 24th) at 6:30pm.
You can find details and register here: porchlightcnd.donorbuilder.org/pub/event-po...
You can find details and register here: porchlightcnd.donorbuilder.org/pub/event-po...
Today, Porchlight celebrates the energy, creativity, and resilience of young people everywhere. Mental health is a growing concern for youth in our communities. Let’s stand united in creating a world that uplifts, supports, and believes in the power of youth. #IntlYouthDay #PorchlightCounselling
August 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today, Porchlight celebrates the energy, creativity, and resilience of young people everywhere. Mental health is a growing concern for youth in our communities. Let’s stand united in creating a world that uplifts, supports, and believes in the power of youth. #IntlYouthDay #PorchlightCounselling
Porchlight is searching for a passionate & enthusiastic individual to join our team, working to provide support to Veterans in need of housing and performing liaison duties with landlords.
If this sounds like you full details and information on how to apply is available at porchlightcnd.org/careers
If this sounds like you full details and information on how to apply is available at porchlightcnd.org/careers
August 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Porchlight is searching for a passionate & enthusiastic individual to join our team, working to provide support to Veterans in need of housing and performing liaison duties with landlords.
If this sounds like you full details and information on how to apply is available at porchlightcnd.org/careers
If this sounds like you full details and information on how to apply is available at porchlightcnd.org/careers
On August 1, we observe Emancipation Day, marking the 1834 implementation of the Slavery Abolition Act that ended chattel slavery throughout the British Empire.
August 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
On August 1, we observe Emancipation Day, marking the 1834 implementation of the Slavery Abolition Act that ended chattel slavery throughout the British Empire.
Porchlight will be closed on Monday August 4th for Civic Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday August 5th and appreciate your patience as we return calls and emails as quickly as possible.
We hope you have a great Civic Holiday weekend!
We hope you have a great Civic Holiday weekend!
July 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Porchlight will be closed on Monday August 4th for Civic Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday August 5th and appreciate your patience as we return calls and emails as quickly as possible.
We hope you have a great Civic Holiday weekend!
We hope you have a great Civic Holiday weekend!
Porchlight is looking for an amazing therapist to join our team in a role where you'll be working with individuals with ASD, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and youth & children.
If this sounds like a role for you or someone you know, check out our job listing at porchlightcnd.org/careers
If this sounds like a role for you or someone you know, check out our job listing at porchlightcnd.org/careers
July 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Porchlight is looking for an amazing therapist to join our team in a role where you'll be working with individuals with ASD, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and youth & children.
If this sounds like a role for you or someone you know, check out our job listing at porchlightcnd.org/careers
If this sounds like a role for you or someone you know, check out our job listing at porchlightcnd.org/careers
On International Non-Binary People’s Day, we celebrate the beauty and strength of non-binary identities. At Porchlight, we’re committed to creating safe spaces where every gender identity is seen, respected, and supported in their mental health journey.
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay #PorchlightCounselling
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay #PorchlightCounselling
July 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
On International Non-Binary People’s Day, we celebrate the beauty and strength of non-binary identities. At Porchlight, we’re committed to creating safe spaces where every gender identity is seen, respected, and supported in their mental health journey.
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay #PorchlightCounselling
#NonBinaryPeoplesDay #PorchlightCounselling
Last week, our Executive Director Cameron Dearlove, sat down with United Way Waterloo Region Communities' United Voices WRC Podcast.
Have a listen to the discussion, about Mental Health, Housing, Humanity, and Hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4BQ4...
Have a listen to the discussion, about Mental Health, Housing, Humanity, and Hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4BQ4...
Shining a Light: Mental Health, Housing, Humanity, and Hope with Porchlight
United Voices WRC · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Last week, our Executive Director Cameron Dearlove, sat down with United Way Waterloo Region Communities' United Voices WRC Podcast.
Have a listen to the discussion, about Mental Health, Housing, Humanity, and Hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4BQ4...
Have a listen to the discussion, about Mental Health, Housing, Humanity, and Hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4BQ4...
July is Disability Pride Month!
At Porchlight, we honour the strength, diversity, and voices of the disability community. We’re proud to offer accessible and inclusive care because everyone deserves support.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #PorchlightCounselling
At Porchlight, we honour the strength, diversity, and voices of the disability community. We’re proud to offer accessible and inclusive care because everyone deserves support.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #PorchlightCounselling
June 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
July is Disability Pride Month!
At Porchlight, we honour the strength, diversity, and voices of the disability community. We’re proud to offer accessible and inclusive care because everyone deserves support.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #PorchlightCounselling
At Porchlight, we honour the strength, diversity, and voices of the disability community. We’re proud to offer accessible and inclusive care because everyone deserves support.
#DisabilityPrideMonth #PorchlightCounselling
Porchlight will be closed on Tuesday July 1st for Canada Day.
We will reopen on Wednesday July 2nd and appreciate your patience as we return calls and emails as quickly as possible.
Thank You!
We will reopen on Wednesday July 2nd and appreciate your patience as we return calls and emails as quickly as possible.
Thank You!
June 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Porchlight will be closed on Tuesday July 1st for Canada Day.
We will reopen on Wednesday July 2nd and appreciate your patience as we return calls and emails as quickly as possible.
Thank You!
We will reopen on Wednesday July 2nd and appreciate your patience as we return calls and emails as quickly as possible.
Thank You!
On PTSD Awareness Day, we acknowledge the lasting impact of trauma and the strength of those who carry it. At Porchlight, we stand with survivors and offer trauma-informed support rooted in care, dignity, and healing.
#PTSDAwareness #PorchlightCounselling
#PTSDAwareness #PorchlightCounselling
June 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
On PTSD Awareness Day, we acknowledge the lasting impact of trauma and the strength of those who carry it. At Porchlight, we stand with survivors and offer trauma-informed support rooted in care, dignity, and healing.
#PTSDAwareness #PorchlightCounselling
#PTSDAwareness #PorchlightCounselling
Congratulations to Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region on your AGM last night, and all your accomplishments this past year.
Thank you for your impact in our community and for our ongoing partnership.
Thank you for your impact in our community and for our ongoing partnership.
June 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations to Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region on your AGM last night, and all your accomplishments this past year.
Thank you for your impact in our community and for our ongoing partnership.
Thank you for your impact in our community and for our ongoing partnership.
June is National Indigenous History Month.
We honour the strength, culture, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples—and recognize the importance of healing, mental wellness, and culturally grounded care. #NIHM #IndigenousHistoryMonth
We honour the strength, culture, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples—and recognize the importance of healing, mental wellness, and culturally grounded care. #NIHM #IndigenousHistoryMonth
June 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
June is National Indigenous History Month.
We honour the strength, culture, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples—and recognize the importance of healing, mental wellness, and culturally grounded care. #NIHM #IndigenousHistoryMonth
We honour the strength, culture, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples—and recognize the importance of healing, mental wellness, and culturally grounded care. #NIHM #IndigenousHistoryMonth
Happy Pride Month from all of us at Porchlight! Let’s celebrate love, and the power of showing up as your true self.
Mental health shines brighter with pride!
#PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #CambridgePride
Mental health shines brighter with pride!
#PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #CambridgePride
June 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Happy Pride Month from all of us at Porchlight! Let’s celebrate love, and the power of showing up as your true self.
Mental health shines brighter with pride!
#PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #CambridgePride
Mental health shines brighter with pride!
#PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #CambridgePride