Our Story
AbleLiving is a not for profit organization operated by Thrive Group. Thrive Group has been created to bring like minded organizations together to develop a broad range and continuum of services that enable clients to live fulfilling lives and as independently as possible. Thrive Group organizations operate independently but collaboratively with other organizations in the network. Benefits of membership include the opportunity to enhance client service, more efficient use of resources, and lower cost of service delivery. As a network, Thrive Group organizations also have access to operational synergies in human resources, finance, Information Technology and overall administration.
Our Philosophy
We believe living well is an art, not a science. Thrive Group makes living life well, on our own terms, a reality. With an integrated service delivery model, Thrive Group provides a healthy living experience that meets service, safety and care requirements in environments designed for people with unique needs.
Our Mission
Thrive Group provides a spectrum of integrated services to support and care for individuals to live as independently as possible. By bringing together like-minded organizations we will:
- Develop and deliver quality services that are responsive and innovative
- Enhance collaborative approaches to service provision
- Inform government directives and influence health care system transformation, and
- Create efficiencies and reduce duplication.
Our Vision
Building a community of quality and responsive services in a highly integrated and transformed health care system.
Our Values
Our Board of Directors
AbleLiving Services is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors who are committed to ensuring the highest level of quality care is provided.
Bob Luckhart
Sebastien Skrobos
Tim Dietrich
Ted Capstick
Dr. Brenda Vrkljan
Guy Dixon
Elizabeth Manganelli-Staite
Pam Vermeersch
Elizabeth Beader
Our Leadership Team
Steve Sherrer
Chief Executive Officer
Lucy Sheehan
Executive Director, Community Services
Karen Heffernan
Director, Community Services
Melissa McGurk
Manager, Community Services
Andrea Evershed
Assistant Director, Community Services
Pam Maddalena
Director, Community Services
Deb Bowen-Fletcher
Manager, Community Services
Andreia Nykamp
Manager, Community Services
Krista Sheppard
Manager, Community Services