History

• Community Visions & Networking (Quinte) has had a community presence in Belleville since 1978.
• We had several name changes starting with the original group home, named “Sign Inn” supporting 8 individuals who had a developmental disability and were Deaf.
• Approached in 1990 with closure of Integrated Housing Inc., Community Vision & Networking (CVN) restructured the agency and worked through a complete change in philosophical mandate. The goal was to support individuals, living in their own homes, to function interdependently within the community.
• CVN was formally updated to Community Visions & Networking (Quinte) in 1993 to better recognize the geographical area supported of Prince Edward County, Quinte West, and Belleville.
• Further expansion occurred when Prince Edward Heights institution closed and CVNQ supported a shared living agreement for 5 people in 1999.
• In 2019, Passport Funding became available to people receiving services and the supports for people doubled once again.  CVNQ utilized the unique 1-1 service model to provide more supports and increase the amount of people being supported. 
• In 2022, we closed our group living environment and moved people into their own apartments as part of our efforts with Quinte Community and Housing First Partnership.
• Passport funding could purchase services instead of waiting for Ministry funded services.  
• We continue to grow and provide further supports to meet the needs of the community with a new logo and branding name of CVNQuinte in 2021.
• We believe that, given the opportunity, everyone can have diverse relationships with family, friends and community members that encourage mutual participation and lead to a fulfilled life.