Time is running out to give a gift that will be eligible for a 2020 tax credit. Any donation you make to Easter Seals Ontario by 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2020 will not only lessen your tax burden for 2020, but it will also have a tremendous impact on a child with a physical disability. Your contribution will enable children and youth to live with greater safety, … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season to be grateful! A message from Kevin Collins, President & CEO
This past year has tested us in ways we never thought possible. And yet for all the adversity and challenges, we learned valuable lessons and have much to be grateful for. In such turbulent times, we learned the human spirit rises to the occasion and generously reaches out with compassion and empathy. At Easter Seals, we were fortunate to receive this response from … [Read more...]
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund
We are pleased to share that Easter Seals Ontario has been selected by Canadian Tire Jumpstart to receive a grant from their Sport Relief Fund. The fund helps community sport organizations like ours continue to provide access to sport and play for Ontario kids. This support will go a long way towards helping us to revive our Sports Camp, and get campers back to playing, either … [Read more...]
Virtual Winter Camp registration is now open!
REGISTER NOW We are very excited to announce that Easter Seals Ontario will be hosting a five-day virtual camp session on our Camp E-aster Seals platform, from December 18th to 23rd. If you are looking for some fun activities to do at home over the Winter Break, we have you covered! The Winter Camp will kick-off with a watch party for our December campfire at … [Read more...]
You have the power to change a child’s life this holiday season!
This has been a year like no other, and as we head into the holiday season, most of us are ready for some good cheer. This includes kids with physical disabilities and their families. Since the pandemic started, many children with physical disabilities have been stuck at home due to their fragile immune systems. With no access to school, social activities, therapy or other … [Read more...]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3, 2020
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is an annual global celebration of persons living with disabilities, that will take place on December 3, 2020. The theme for IDPD 2020 is "Building Back Better: Toward a Disability-Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable Post-COVID19 World". To celebrate this annual observance and the contributions of people living with … [Read more...]