2026 Annual 36hr. Fundraiser

Growing to Meet Demand: The Third DANI Campus

Our annual fundraiser is coming soon. Starting February 17th at 9AM we’re setting a goal of raising $600,000 to expand our physical and programmatic reach, we ensure that more individuals have access to transformative services and opportunities

Growing To Demand: The Third DANI Campus

Thanks to supporters like you, DANI’s two campuses buzz with activity and possibility.

But for every success story like Julia, another person is waiting for a place to grow their independence. Now, we’re setting our sights on a bold new goal: a third DANI campus. More than room to grow, it’s hope and opportunity for dozens more adults.

This week, we’re announcing our biggest push: a 36-hour DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR matching campaign. Starting Tuesday at 9am, your gift doubles. Let’s build a future where opportunity reaches everyone!

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We empower every adult with developmental disabilities to grow and thrive through personal development, community integration, and a focus on individual strengths.

Providing Life-Changing Opportunities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

We believe in the power of inclusion and the potential of every individual. Through our comprehensive goal actualization, skills training and community support, we empower individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.

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400+

individuals served annually

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92%

of individuals regarded companies who hired people with a disability
more favourably than their competitors

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150+

opportunities for work and volunteering within the community, and we continue to expand this number

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100%

of families are satisfied with the support received

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96%

of donations go to programming

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH

  • A young man smiling at the camera holding a box in a warehouse with shelves filled with various goods and other people working.

    Vocational

    Dedicated to job placement and skill development, we empower adults with developmental disabilities for workplace success.

  • A woman with shoulder-length dark hair working on a laptop at a glass table in an office, with other desks and people in the background.

    Literacy

    Enhancing everyday life skills through practical literacy, like reading lists and using digital interfaces.

  • A man and woman sitting at a desk in a room with white bookshelves filled with colorful books and decorative items in the background.

    Social

    ​Focused on enhancing social skills, our program encourages meaningful interactions and community integration.

  • A group of people sitting in a circle on a theater stage, with purple and pink lighting, some with visible disabilities, participating in a discussion or activity.

    Drama

    Annual full-scale theatrical production showcasing talents at the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Two students working on a clay sculpture of a head with curly hair in an art classroom.

    Art

    Diverse artistic expressions from traditional painting to sculpturing, culminating in an exclusive art exhibition.

  • Two young women with headphones sit at a table with a keyboard and microphones, in a recording studio with a blue wall.

    Music

    In-house music studio where self advocacy is expressed in podcasts, and music is used to support and inspire dialogue.

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“DANI is the first place that cared about what I wanted for myslef.”
— Daniel K

  • 96% of donations go directly to our programs

  • DANI employees with developmental disabilities will experience greater independence and inclusion

  • Donations are 100% tax-deductible

TRANSFORM LIVES AS A DANI SUPPORTER.

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