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Transforming Women's Lives
A Group Home Exclusively For Women
On July 18, 2018, The Miriam & Larry Robbins Foundation made a leadership donation of $1.8 million dollars, to allow for the purchase of a group home exclusively for women. Women with developmental disabilities are at much greater risk of abuse.
“This was a cause that really spoke to our heart,” said Monty S. Robbins.
It also spoke to the heart of Toronto Maple Leaf, Mitch Marner. In addition to playing for the Leafs, Marner works to improve the lives of others through the Marner Assist Fund.
When he heard about the generosity of the Robbins Family, he was honoured to attend the cheque presentation.
Nine short months later, on April 9, 2019, Reena officially opened The Robbins Family Group Home.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I feel as though Rachel and I have won the lottery." Mother of Group Home Resident
Beyond creating a beautifully designed living space for 6 women, the home includes a desperately needed respite suite and a van to transport the residents.
Sheila Lampert shared some words from a mother of one of the new residents:
“It has been an extremely challenging journey raising Rachel. It has included some joyful, loving moments as well as some heart wrenching, difficult times for our family. Rachel’s move into The Robbins Family Group Home is nothing short of a miracle for us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I feel as though Rachel and I have won the lottery.”
Toronto City Councillor, James Pasternak brought remarks on behalf of Mayor John Tory. “Thank you to the Robbins Family and all the management, staff and volunteers at Reena. You represent the very best of Toronto.”
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Nothing says “independence” like having your own place you can call home.
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