CardSharks+ began in 1995 as a weekly craft program, created in response to requests from individuals who wanted to develop and showcase their creativity. Today, CardSharks+ products include beautiful handcrafted all occasion and holiday greeting cards, as well as a line of jewelry. With money generated from the sale of products, participants are able to cover the cost of materials as well as receive some financial compensation for their work. This valuable program provides a work alternative for many individuals who face significant barriers in other employment settings due to their disability.
All Adult Day Service programs require registration. Please contact the CHIRS Intake Department to register. Participants accessing Adult Day Service programs need to be independent for all transportation and personal support requirements, as one to one assistance is not available. Participants who require additional support are welcome to bring a family member or attendant. Please note that programs may be added or changed in response to participant feedback.
CardSharks+
Cards are original hand crafted works of art created by people whose lives have
been altered by brain injury. This
initiative is part of the Volunteer Services of Community Head Injury Resource
Services (CHIRS).
All cards are
for available for purchase; with 100% of the proceeds from sales going right
back into the operation of the program.
Cards
are available in packages of 5 for $10.00 (plus shipping and handling $10.00
Canada Post Express).
*** Extra charge may apply for custom orders
Also
available - Holiday Gift Tags in assorted packages 10 for $5.00
*Quantities are limited
Each year
participants design and hand craft thousands of exclusive holiday cards for
Thomson Rogers Personal Injury Lawyers http://www.thomsonrogers.com/ and Morrison Brown Sosnovitch Business
Lawyers http://www.businesslawyers.com/, which are sent to their valued clients
and professional partners each year.
Coming Soon: Peruse design templates, place orders.
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Excellence and Quality
Integrity, Accountability, and Ethical Conduct
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Accessibility and Inclusiveness
We at CHIRS acknowledge that we are visitors on this land which was originally named Tkaronto and is the traditional territories of the Anishinabee, the Haudenosaunee, the Mississaugas of the Credits, and the Wendat peoples.
We also acknowledge the vast diversity of Indigenous people who have lived, and who are currently caring for this land locally and across Turtle Island.
We acknowledge that this land is covered by Treaty 13 and One Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant.
CHIRS will continue to walk together with all people to nurture all their abilities and gifts to better this land.
CHIRS is aware that this acknowledgement is only first steps and actions are needed to truly honour the relationship with the land and Indigenous people.
CHIRS works in partnership with Ontario Health and the Government of Ontario
