About us

Southwest Collaborative Communities

Since 2016, Alice Saddy Association, Ingersoll Support Services and Community Living St. Marys and Area have been working together to maximize their strengths and share their knowledge to more effectively support individuals in their communities. In 2019, South-East Grey Support Services and Quad County Support Services joined this group of like-minded organizations.


In May 2020, Southwest Collaborative Communities (SCC) was incorporated as a formal collaborative of these five developmental services agencies in Southwestern Ontario. 

Making a difference

a man in a wheelchair is being helped by a woman

By the Numbers

Helping people live their best lives.

Committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

411 Individuals Supported
510 Dedicated Staff

Serving 7 counties across Southwestern Ontario.

Sharing resources and budgets to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

5 Organizations Served
$28.7 Million Combined Budget

Our vision is to build a community that is fully inclusive and values all its citizens. 

Our governance is undertaken by a board of directors, consisting of 2 members from each individual agency.  This provides a regional perspective while drawing upon local knowledge.

Karen Holt
Co-Chair
South-East Grey Support Services
Brenda Szusz
Co-Chair
Quad County Support Services
Mary Jeanne Edgar
Treasurer
Alice Saddy Association
Kathleen Gifford
Secretary
Ingersoll Support Services Inc.
Brenda Holland
Board Member
Community Living St. Marys and Area
Linda Howgego
Board Member
Community Living St. Marys and Area
Betty Ann MacKinnon
Board Member
Quad County Support Services
Amir Afsharpour
Board Member
Alice Saddy Association
Cindy Male
Board Member
Ingersoll Support Services Inc.
Kim Boyd
Board Member
South-East Grey Support Services

Our Advisory Group

The Executive Directors from our 5 member agencies meet on a regular basis to brainstorm issues, share understanding of current issues and work together to reach positive solutions.

Marg McLean
Executive Director
Alice Saddy Association
Jennifer Leslie
Executive Director
Community Living St. Marys and Area
Jayden Nancekivell
Executive Director
Ingersoll Support Services Inc.
Linda Long
Executive Director
Quad County Support Services
Steve McGilveary
Executive Director
South-East Grey Support Services

Helping individuals lead their best lives!

Southwest Collaborative Communities