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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 2022 we dispersed $530,000 to the following 29 organizations:
Name of Organization | Purpose |
|---|---|
Asperger’s Society of Ontario | ASD-friendly virtual physical activity program. |
Ausome Ottawa, ON | Sports & fitness programs designed for children and youth with Autism. |
Autism Dog Services, ON | To acquire puppies to transition to Service Dogs to address the wait list. |
Autism Home Base Durham, ON | To support 100 adults in various recreational programs year-round. |
Best Buddies Canada, National | In-School Friendship program that runs across Canada. |
Boys & Girls Club of St. John’s, NL | Purchase items to create Zen Zones to assist children with ASD. |
Camp Kirk, ON | Summer camp subsidies. |
Central Alberta Sexual Assault-Support Center | Create a sensory room for ASD individuals working through trauma. |
Concord in the City, ON | To provide learning and work opportunities in a mobile coffee cart. |
DASCH Foundation Inc., MB | Multi-Sensory Room. |
FOOTPRINTS, ON | To provide full day summer camp for 30 children at low costs. |
Giant Steps Toronto, ON | To hire an additional therapist to alleviate the wait list. |
Grace Anglican Church, Waterdown, ON | Day program for adults with Autism. |
Haley Street Adult Services Centre, NS | Technology and Internet safety program for young adults with ASD. |
Heartland Forest Nature, Niagara, ON | Woodshop mentoring program for young adults. |
Janus Academy Society, Calgary, AB | Specialized education program for ASD individuals with aggressive behaviors. |
Oak Bridge Academy, ON | Siblings support program. |
Pacific Autism Family Network, BC | Jobs, Employment and Training program (JET) for young adults with ASD. |
Precious Minds, ON | Hygee Adventure Group respite program for individuals with ASD. |
Proset Autism, Montreal, Ottawa, GTA | Therapeutic adaptive tennis program for persons with ASD. |
SAAAC Autism Centre, ON | Goodness Gift 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. |
Willowbridge Community Services, ON | Therapeutic expressive arts program for youth with Autism. |
Woodview Learning Centre, ON | To enhance technology, curriculum, and outings for students. |
Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services, ON | Social skills program for young adults with Autism. |
Xenia Concerts, ON | Paid employment opportunities for individuals with ASD. |
Zajac Ranch for Children, BC | Camper allowance to cover registration fees. |
TOTAL AMOUNT IN 2022 TO 29 ORGANIZATIONS IN CANADA $530,000
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