Become a Member
SLSC’s network consists of member organizations who support our mission and share our values. All affiliates and associates are subject to an annual fee dependent on the type of membership. Individual fees may be negotiated based on organizational realities, subject to SLSC Board approval. Some key benefits that affiliates value include:
- Research and policy expertise
- History and expertise with residential services and services
- Innovation in meeting community wellness needs for 55 years
- Trend-watching on national justice issues
- Access to information and expertise about social justice
- Personal support to address concerns about corrections and criminal justice
- Motivation to evaluate and improve, avoiding stagnation and pitfalls
To view the current list of SLSC members, visit the About Our Members page.
The 2 types of memberships and their specific benefits include:
Affiliate Member
for not-for-profit organizations that operate community-based residential facilities-
3 agency votes + 1 Board delegate vote in SLSC
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Access to information/expertise on national social justice issues and legislation
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Access to grants and awards
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Online presence via SLSC’s website
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Web hosting
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Invitation to events/training and other forums for meetings with directors and management of SLSC’s network
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Ability to submit content to SLSC's Community Connections Newsletter
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Delegate to SLSC's Board of Directors
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Ability to participate in Board sub-committees
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Financial assistance (e.g., to attend in-person events)
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Personal and professional support, including assistance with program standards and evaluation methodologies
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Federal and provincial advocacy (local as needed)
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Research and evaluation support
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Modifications to affiliate agreement
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Local Board and governance support
Associate Member
for social justice enterprises/ organizations/ institutions that support SLSC's mission-
1 agency vote
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Access to information/expertise on national social justice issues and legislation
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Access to grants and awards
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Online presence via SLSC’s website
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Web hosting
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Invitation to events/training and other forums for meetings with directors and management of SLSC’s network
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Ability to submit content to SLSC's Community Connections Newsletter
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Ability to participate in Board sub-committees (limited)
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Personal and professional support, including assistance with program standards and evaluation methodologies (based on available resources)
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Federal and provincial advocacy (limited)
To learn more, contact SLSC at info@stleonards.ca
What members have to say:
“In short, it's an affiliation with an association comprised of organizations with the same goals, values and mission… The value that the national office brings to Trenton, is having dedicated people in our profession that has our back, helps with research and project development. I have never had a stronger sense of partnership as I do with the national team and other homes in our network. We are all in it together and for a common goal. That, I can’t put a price on.”
“The support [is] invaluable and… helps keep me informed about the national scene and…I feel my interests are being promoted at the national level. The support amongst other houses is also invaluable."
“The reason for wanting SLSC as an affiliate was because of what SLSH had to contribute over and above our affiliation fees… We continue to see a strong benefit and real value to affiliation… SLSC with Anita's leadership has latched onto issues that are central to multiple affiliates and found ways to lend SLSC support and bring these issues to the highest levels of government and CSC in Ottawa... Through research papers and fostering collaboration, SLSC affiliates are able to share in the learning, experience and best practices of others.”
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