Regional Leadership — A First for Ontario
The Small House Project positions the County of Lambton as a provincial leader in innovative dementia care.
As the first municipality in Ontario working toward implementing Green House® and Eden Alternative® philosophies within a municipally operated long-term care home, the County of Lambton is helping establish a new standard for person-directed care.
This leadership extends beyond our community. By demonstrating what is possible through evidence-informed practice, thoughtful design and community philanthropy, the Small House Project has the potential to influence the evolution of long-term care across Ontario for decades to come.
Living With Purpose
The Small House Project is about more than where people live. It is about how people live.
Our vision is to create a home where every person living with dementia continues to experience:
- Dignity
- Purpose
- Belonging
- Choice
- Meaningful relationships
- Joy
By creating environments that support autonomy, connection, and engagement, we are redefining what it means to live well with dementia.
Why Philanthropy Matters
Donor support will help create the experiences, environments, and opportunities that make the Small House model transformative by funding:
- Therapeutic technologies
- Meaningful living programs
- Sensory environments
- Outdoor gathering spaces
- Family and visitor areas
- Volunteer initiatives
- Specialized furnishings and enhancements
Every gift strengthens our ability to create a place where people living with dementia can continue to thrive.
Our Legacy
The Small House Project is an investment in future generations.
By embracing innovation today, Lambton County has the opportunity to create a lasting legacy that demonstrates what compassionate, person-directed dementia care can achieve.
The impact of this project will extend far beyond a single building. It will shape experiences for residents, families, caregivers and communities while helping influence the future of dementia care across Ontario.
Small House. Big Impact.
The Small House Project is not simply about changing where people live.
It is about changing how people live.
Together, we have an opportunity to create a model of care that enables people living with dementia to continue experiencing dignity, purpose, belonging, meaningful relationships and joy while positioning Lambton County at the forefront of innovation in long-term care.
By supporting the Small House Project, you are helping create a future where dementia care feels less institutional, more personal and profoundly more human.
