CYCLES OF LIFE
for Supportive Transitional Living
Our Story
It is incredible how two small ideas can grow into something truly special. Cycles of Life is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community. With a variety of active projects and volunteer staff, we harness our skills and resources to successfully achieve our goals.
Cycles of Life is an Incorporated Not-For-Profit organization with Charity Status .We have been proud to witness how our activities have benefitted Oxford County and beyond. A little time, money, and effort put into people helps society at large.
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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are devoted to supporting homeless and low-income families and individuals. It is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in their community. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, and work tirelessly to ensure that our organization is fulfilling its and making a positive on the lives of those we serve.
Mary Jane Phillips
Co-Founder
Operational Director
Mary Jane is an active community member with a strong commitment to service. Her volunteer work includes serving on Folden's United Church Worship Committee and Pastoral Care Committee, leading the Folden's Youth Group, and contributing to the LHIN – Children and Youth Priority Action Team. Mary Jane has a history of leadership, having chaired Folden's United Church Board and taken on roles such as Fundraiser Chair for UCW, supporting outreach programs.
Mary Jane also worked for Woodstock District Developmental Services as a case manager. In that role she supported clients with making appointments, administering medication, care planning and safety planning.
Worked 30 years at a local hospital and was on the Thames Valley digital x-ray team, involving 10 hospitals, working as the lead for digitizing their patient care.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Is to empower at-risk people in our community to make positive life choices that will enable them to maximize their personal potential.
Vision
Cycles of Life envisions a community in which every person’s experience, nurturing one-to-one relationships, and community support, which in turn, allows each of them to develop into their full potential, capable of making informed, responsible decisions as involved members of our community.
Values
Integrity
We maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical behaviour with our communications, relationships, and actions.
Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable for the quality and lasting results of our work and for the commitments we make to our participants, partners, donors, and each other.
Respect
We value and celebrate the unique and diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of everyone, and treat our participants, partners, donors, and each other with sensitivity and respect.
Transparency
We go beyond conventional ideas and approaches so new possibilities and innovation can flourish to ensure real and lasting positive and true transparency.
Committed to Equity
Place of Inclusion
Cycles of Life is dedicated to providing support to all members of at-risk communities, irrespective of their age, gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, or any other unique characteristic. However, we do not condone any form of hate speech, derogatory comments, or threatening behavior.