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Together, We Build Belonging

Your gift helps adults with developmental disabilities live full, connected lives.

Every dollar you give will be matched by the Garth Homer Foundation up to $50,000.

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Every day, Garth Homer helps adults with developmental disabilities build a life, a home, and a place in the world. Your matched donation creates opportunities for belonging, independence, and connection. 

300+ volunteer hours contributed weekly by clients
47 individuals supported in meaningful paid jobs in the community
 200+ participants engaged in creative and social programs
50 years of supporting adults with diverse abilities in Greater Victoria

Your Gift Helps Provide

Employment

Skills training and employment coaching that lead to paid work.

Confidence

Art, drama, and music programs that build confidence and self-expression.

Connection

Volunteer opportunities that create community connection.

Independence

Health and wellness programs that support independence.

Belonging

Inclusive spaces and adaptive tools for learning and participation.

Make a Lasting Difference All Year Long

Monthly Giving

Monthly giving provides reliable support that keeps programs running and doors open every day. Your recurring donation, matched by the Garth Homer Foundation, helps ensure that participants have access to caring staff, meaningful activities, and opportunities for growth all year long. 

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See the Impact

Connection is key for a lifetime of experience at Garth Homer Society

Friendship is a highlight of Garth Homer Society programs, according to Laurie Fairweather. With more than 35 years’ experience at GHS, Laurie is an expert. In addition to the love of her family, the connections and relationships she’s nurtured in her time at GHS are hugely supportive and valuable, she says. “Garth Homer gives people a sense of belonging, a community. And community is crucial,” she says. “I feel safe, loved, and supported here.”

Reunited Friends Find Lasting Love at GHS

It was a tour of Garth Homer Society’s (GHS) Community Access Team (CAT) program in 2019 that literally stopped Cathy in her tracks when she laid eyes on a familiar face. The re-connection was instant,” recalls Steeple. “They hugged and it was like a magical moment; like finding a lost soulmate."

Jordan’s Journey: From Sort Yard to Driver’s Seat

Jordan is embracing his passion for driving as he advances from sorting yard labourer to recycling truck driver at GFL Environmental. Jordan’s path at GFL Environmental Inc. is a story of steady growth and commitment.

Connection is key for a lifetime of experience at Garth Homer Society

Friendship is a highlight of Garth Homer Society programs, according to Laurie Fairweather. With more than 35 years’ experience at GHS, Laurie is an expert. In addition to the love of her family, the connections and relationships she’s nurtured in her time at GHS are hugely supportive and valuable, she says. “Garth Homer gives people a sense of belonging, a community. And community is crucial,” she says. “I feel safe, loved, and supported here.”

Reunited Friends Find Lasting Love at GHS

It was a tour of Garth Homer Society’s (GHS) Community Access Team (CAT) program in 2019 that literally stopped Cathy in her tracks when she laid eyes on a familiar face. The re-connection was instant,” recalls Steeple. “They hugged and it was like a magical moment; like finding a lost soulmate."

Jordan’s Journey: From Sort Yard to Driver’s Seat

Jordan is embracing his passion for driving as he advances from sorting yard labourer to recycling truck driver at GFL Environmental. Jordan’s path at GFL Environmental Inc. is a story of steady growth and commitment.

STARR team members support local families with hamper project

For the last twelve months, participants in the STARR community inclusion program have delivered newspapers and collected refundables in order to share their holiday spirit with local families. Their efforts cover the cost of a hamper brimming with gifts, groceries, and a full holiday meal for two families this year.
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