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DeafBlind Ontario Foundation is proud to foster strong partnerships within our community.

We deeply appreciate the generous contributions and ongoing support from the following foundations, corporations, service clubs, and charitable gaming organizations.

Foundations

  • Durham Community Foundation 
  • Harry P. Ward Foundation 
  • Hodgson Family Foundation 
  • J.P. Bickell Foundation 
  • Luke Four Foundation 
  • R.A. Beamish Foundation 
  • The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation 
  • The Charles Norcliffe Baker and Thelma Scott Baker Foundation 
  • The Oakes Foundation 
  • The Oakville Foundation for Intellectually Handicapped People 
  • The Robert Campeau Family Foundation 
  • The Victor & Rhoda Shields Charitable Foundation 
  • Wilf and Jean Bell Foundation 
  • Youth and Philanthropy Initiative Canada 

Corporations

  • Export Development Canada 
  • Magna International 
  • McLellan Group Contracting 
  • Needham Promotions Inc. 
  • Snyder Construction 
  • University of Western Ontario 

Service Clubs

  • 100 Men Who Give A Damn (Newmarket-Aurora) 
  • Filles Isabelle D’Embrun 
  • Innisfil Lions Club 
  • Knights of Columbus St. Justin, Martyr Council 11708 
  • Minnow Lake Lions Club 
  • Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield Inc 
  • Udora Leaskdale Lions Club 
  • Valley East Lions Club 

Third Party Organizers

  • Bradford District High School
  • Karen Coveney
  • Kim Vincent
  • National Mah Jongg League Inc.
  • The League of Super Heroes
  • Torie Mackay

Charitable Gaming Organizations

     

Friends of DeafBlind Ontario Services

Established in 2008, the Friends of DeafBlind Ontario Services award celebrates individuals, groups, and organizations whose outstanding commitment has made a lasting impact. This prestigious recognition honors those who have:

  • Dedicated significant time and effort to support DeafBlind Ontario Services and the people we serve within their community;

  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership, performance, and initiative as a volunteer; or

  • Actively promoted DeafBlind Ontario Services and championed the people we support.

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Recipients receive a framed print featuring one of our residential locations—a symbol of the home and community they help create.

We look forward to continuing our tradition of recognizing community leaders, partners and volunteers. Stay tuned for our newest recipients!

 

Thank you to all our Friends, for their support and dedication:

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2022:

  • MP John Brassard
  • Karine Rogers
  • Kevin White
  • PARD Therapeutic Riding

2021:

  • Gail Beggs
  • Billy Cashman
  • CNIB Deafblind Community Services
  • Joe Passeretti

2019:

  • Army Navy Air Force Club
  • Belle Pointe Dance & Movement
  • Alan & Karen Carroll
  • Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
  • Dennis and Janet Fransky
  • Knox United Church

2018:

  • Gwen Elling, Past Board Chair
  • Susan Hutchison, St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs
  • Elaine Perreault, Ecole Jean Paul II
  • Jose Orozco, Purinapaq
  • Ashley Hines, Mac’s Milk/Circle K Marathon
  • Linda & Graham Rawlinson, Donors

2017:

  • BNI Business Elite, community group
  • Buren Construction, vendor
  • Kristeen Elliott, volunteer
  • Kelly Kimens, volunteer
  • Russell Lions Club, service club
  • Tom & Karen Smart, family members
  • University of Ottawa GeeGee’s, community partner
  • Marilyn Verdoold, volunteer