About Us
Families Matter Coop - Established in 2004
FMC Objectives are achieved by:
- Respecting members individual Choice
- Connecting members through a secure database
- Providing Information to families and individuals
on currents issues and Community Supports Resources - Networking with Community and Government Agencies
- Participating, providing input at Government Levels
- Advocating, bringing Awareness to Gaps in Supports/Services
- Developing Community Partnerships, facilitating development of member initiatives in Housing/Employment/Community Programs.
"Strengthening & Empowering Families" Through Advocacy- Partnerships
Founders:
Marge McCabe
Krysia Pazdzior
Anne Toft & John Toft
Agnes Wee ( deceased Jan. 2005)
Agnes dedicated her life to advocating for her son Robert and all disabled people
"A trailblazer -Quiet and Steadfast-Always Thinking Outside the Box"
The Agnes Wee Memorial Fund will provide grants to projects that:
- Support and Educate Families - Provide Training for Workers - Recognize Disabled People
- Train Job Coaches - Create Housing Projects - Provide Community Day Programs
Donations made payable to "The Agnes Wee Memorial Fund",
The Community Foundation of Ottawa,
Suite 301, 75 Albert Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5E7
Tel: (613) 236-1616