Woman accused of embezzling $72K from Community Living in Ontario

A Hamilton woman faces embezzlement charges after $72,000 went missing from a Community Living organization.

Between the years of 2021 and 2023, approximately $72,000 was allegedly stolen from a fundraising account belonging to Rygiel Supports for Community Living in Hamilton, Hamilton Police said.

Rygiel Supports for Community Living is a non-profit organization that provides supported living for individuals with disabilities across 36 homes in Hamilton.

One person was charged after a forensic investigation, police said.

Viola Galamini, 56, of Hamilton, was arrested on Jan. 22. She has been charged with criminal breach of trust, fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and use of a forged document.

Galamini was released and is scheduled to appear in court in April 2026.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Financial Crimes Detective Ross Johnson at 905-546-3839. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppershameilton.com.