Serving the South Simcoe area since 1962. New Tecumseth and surrounding townships of Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio, and parts of Bradford-West Gwillimbury and Innisfil.
“The Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) supports people with a developmental disability. CLASS is a non-profit, charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The agency was established in 1962 by a group of parents who wanted services in their own community for their children who had a diagnosis of a developmental disability.”
CLASS receives funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). We rely heavily on additional donations and fundraising efforts to continue to offer our programs and services that are not funded by MCCSS.
A Big Thank You to All Our Golfers, Sponsors and Donors!
What a fantastic day we had on June 17 at our 30th Annual Golf Tournament — all thanks to YOU!
With your incredible support, we raised over $50,000 in support of CLASS programs that help build an inclusive community where everyone is valued.
To all of our players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers — thank you for making this year’s tournament one of our most successful yet.
We are so grateful for your generosity and community spirit, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
— The CLASS Golf Committee
Save the date Fall Market at CLASS – 125 Dufferin St. November 8th, 10-3pm.
Thank You for Joining Us
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting. We’re pleased to share our first comprehensive Annual Report, highlighting the milestones, stories, and achievements from 2024–2025.
You can download your copy using the link below.
For the 2024 draft AGM minutes please click here 2024 AGM MINUTES.
Read more here.
CLASSy Canine Cookie Crew Crushed It!
From baking to bagging, selling to delivering — 23 people came together to make this cookie cycle a sweet success. Want to see who was involved and how this unique profit-sharing program makes an impact?
Read the full story here.
The Self Advocates leadership team from the Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) travelled to Port Elgin, Ontario, to take part in the 2025 Speaking Out Conference — a province-wide event dedicated to promoting inclusion, leadership, and self-advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. This inspiring weekend of workshops, connection, and personal growth brought together advocates from across Ontario to share experiences, build confidence, and strengthen their voices as leaders in their communities.
CLASSic Lunchbox is coming to Bradford!
We’re excited to share that CLASS will soon be operating an affordable soup program at the new Simcoe County affordable housing site on Simcoe Road in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
People are already learning safe kitchen skills and preparing for their future roles in this community-driven program.
Read more about the initiative and the new location above.
Programs for youth with developmental disabilities such as transition planning and support through the foundations programs.
CLASS offers a variety of programs that provide inclusion for people with a developmental disability and enable them to live, work and participate in a wide range of activities in their communities.
To assist people supported to reach their goals, CLASS offers a variety of community participation programs.
Social innovation programs offer agencies such as CLASS an opportunity to provide paid employment to people supported. It also enables us to partner with the community and offer and/or sell much needed products. Proceeds from the sales in these programs go towards supporting people in CLASS across the communities we work.
If you are a businesses and would like to hear more about how you can partner with CLASS please reach out and read more about our exciting programs below.
You have a passion for caring and we have the right opportunities to help you do just that. Working at Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) is more than a job to support people with a developmental disability, it’s a calling to help bring the feeling of belonging in your own community.
When you join our team, you will be proud to work as a Direct Support Professional along with others who strive to promote and facilitate community inclusion and meaningful participation for all people.
CLASS Membership has some great benefits – join today for just $20!
Learn more about our upcoming Community Events.
CLASS Update on Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
All of our CLASS programs are up and running again with protocols in place for our staff, people supported and all visitors as needed based on seasonal illnesses and COVID -19. Please email us for details about specific programs.
Community Living Association for South Simcoe acknowledges that the land where we provide our services is the traditional land of the Anishinaabek Nation, which includes Ojibwe, Odawa and Pottawatomi Nation, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. We recognize that the Huron-Wendat, Chippewa and Haudenosaunee Nations have walked on this territory over time. We acknowledge that this land is covered by The Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty, or Treaty 18, which was made between the Chippewas near Lake Simcoe (the current Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island) and the colonial government of Upper Canada on October 17, 1818. We are dedicated to honouring indigenous history and culture and committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Metis and Inuit people.
Memberships & Affiliations:
CLASS is a registered organization with FOCUS
Community Collaborators:
Sector & Advocacy Partnerships
