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Grant Recipients
Our signature fundraising event, a first class golf tournament held in September of each year, raises substantial funds to support many excellent service providers that make a direct and profound difference in the lives of individuals affected by autism. The monies from that event combined with donations received throughout the year supports many wonderful organizations across Canada for very specific programs.
Unity for Autism is pleased to announce that in 2024 we dispersed $787,000 to the following 35 organizations:
Name of Organization | Purpose |
|---|---|
Autism Dog Services, ON | To acquire puppies to transition to Service Dogs to address the wait list |
Autism Home Base Durham, ON | To support 130 adults in various recreational programs year-round |
Autism Society of Wood Buffalo, AB | Employment Support Program for young Adults with ASD |
Autism in Mind, ON | Software to support Skill Based Training for severe behavior problem children |
Camp Kirk, ON | Summer camp subsidies |
Children's Rehabilitation Foundation, Winnipeg, MB | iPads & Sensory devices for children diagnosed with ASD |
Concord in the City, ON | To provide learning and work opportunities in a mobile coffee truck |
Events for Life, ON | 1:1 Support for young adults with ASD |
FOOTPRINTS, ON | To provide full day summer camp for 50 children at low costs |
Farm Centre, Prince Edward Island | Therapeutic horticulture program for individuals with ASD |
Giant Steps Toronto, ON | To hire an additional therapist to alleviate the wait list |
Grocer 4 Good Ability Development Program, Sault Ste. Marie, ON | Job Training - Wages to employ and train young adults with ASD |
Growing Opportunities for Adult Life Skills, ON | Employment Skills Training for young Adults with Autism |
Haley Street Adult Services Centre, NS | Evening Recreation and Socialization Group for young adults with Autism |
Heartland Forest Nature, Niagara, ON | Woodshop mentoring program for young adults |
Hope Air - Canada Wide | Flights for individuals with Autism living in remote areas to access treatment |
Inclusion Moose Jaw | Day Camp Experience for low Income Families |
Janus Academy Society, Calgary, AB | Positive Behaviour Program to Foster Self-Regulation in ASD individuals with Aggressive Behaviors |
North Fraser Therapeutic Riding, B.C. | Equine facilitated therapeutic activities |
Ontario Track 3 | Adaptive ski and snowboard programs for individuals with Autism |
Open Sky Co-Operative Ltd., Sackvile, NB & NS | Job training program for young adults with Autism |
Pals Adult Services Society, BC | Art Therapy Program for 50 individuals with ASD |
Precious Minds, ON | Summer camp subsidies for 40+ individuals with ASD |
Proset Autism, Montreal, Ottawa, GTA | Therapeutic adaptive tennis program for persons with ASD |
QuickStart - Early Intervention, ON | To provide diagnostic assessments for 20 children on a waiting list |
Regrouepment Autism Prescott-Russell Autism, Eastern Ontario | Day program for autistic adults in predominantly rural communities |
SAAAC Autism Centre, ON | Work program for young adults with ASD |
Salvation Army Lawson Ministries, ON | Expressive arts therapy program for low functioning ASD individuals |
Southlands Therapeutic Riding, BC | Bursary program for riders with ASD |
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports, BC | Family Learn to Ski Program |
Woodview Learning Centre, Burlington, ON | To enhance technology, curriculum, and outings for students with ASD |
Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services, Brantford, ON | Kitchen safety and cooking skills groups for children and youth with Autism |
Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services, Hamilton, ON | Young Adults Social Group |
Xenia Concerts, ON | Interactive Sensory Friendly Concerts |
Zajac Ranch, BC | Camper allowance to cover registration fees |
TOTAL AMOUNT IN 2024 TO 35 ORGANIZATIONS IN CANADA
$787,000.00
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