ELMSDALE: Corridor Community Options is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its new facility at 201 Park Road in Elmsdale.
The opening of this new facility showcases the community’s growing need for inclusive programs, employment opportunities, and social connection.
Its development has been made possible through tremendous support from community members, all three levels of government, East Coast Credit Union, and other major donors and community partners.
“This is an exciting milestone for Corridor Community Options and everyone who helped bring this new space to life. East Coast Credit Union is proud to invest $300,000 in the building campaign for a modern, accessible space that will help Corridor Community Options grow its programs and create even more opportunities for participants, families and the wider community.
“This investment reflects our values as a credit union — reinvesting locally, helping people take part and contribute, and supporting the connections that make communities stronger.
“We are grateful to be part of this project and excited to see all this new space will make possible for years to come.”
-Ken Shea, President and CEO of East Coast Credit Union
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The Laker News was at the grand opening celebration.
Here is our video story on the big event, along with clips of the tour we got to take.
Video sponsored by Don and Jamie McCooeye of The McCooeye Group, Royal Lepage Atlantic.
Video by Matt Dagley.
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Since the mid-1970s, Corridor Community Options has provided a wide variety ofsupports and services for people with intellectual disabilities in East Hants, such as social connections, daily activities, employment opportunities, and community inclusion.
“This is the most exciting time. Several people have said to me over the past few months “You must be glad to be done”. We are not done. We are just beginning.”
-Ross Young, Chief Executive Officer, Corridor Community Options
“It’s an honour to be a part of an organization that touches so many lives. This new facility is built to address the needs of the community for years to come, Corridor Community Options is an integral part of East Hants and surrounding communities.”
-Cecil Dixon, President and Chairman of the Board, Corridor Community Options
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As East Hants and the surrounding area continue to grow, so does the demand for the services and supports Corridor Community Options provides. The grand opening is more than a celebration of a new building; it’s a celebration of what can happen when a
community comes together to create new opportunities.
“For more than 50 years, Corridor Community Options has been making a difference in East Hants.
“This new facility means more room for people to learn new skills, find meaningful work and connect with their community. It’s wonderful to see the doors open.
“I’m proud that the Government of Canada, through ACOA, helped make it possible.”
– Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants
