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Striking for Reena - Watch the Video from last year's event
The 2nd Annual Striking for Reena bowling day took place on May 5th. This is Reena Foundation's unique fundraiser because it includes the people Reena serves, families and friends as well as corporate participation. Watch the video - shown on Rogers Television's "Accessibility Toronto" program - highlighting last year's very successful event. This year, Mayor Rob Ford and Councillor Doug Ford were on hand for the medal presentations (see back row of photo). Everyone is invited next year!
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1st Annual Exceptional Abilities Series with David Axelrod.
Join Reena Foundation as we present David Axelrod on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. David Axelrod served as senior advisor and Campaign Chair to President Barack Obama, senior advisor to the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition, senior strategist to Barack Obama's historic campaign for the presidency in 2008 and his 2012 re-election campaign. Today he serves as the Director, Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago. Click here for more information or email [email protected] -
Reena Foundation's Summer Campaign
Everyone wants to say goodbye to winter and plan for the glorious days of summer. Reena’s Summer Recreational programs are so vital to Reena’s kids – it’s why we need your support to ensure 500+ kids flourish. They can’t afford to take the summer off from self-development. Please help us by going to the Summer Campaign page. No gift is too small and every child deserves a summer. -
The Most Successful "Season" yet for JSMHT
The 3rd Annual Joel Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament took place on March 10, 2013 and was a resounding success. 300 hockey players came out to play and raise funds to help those with developmental disabilities. The total raised is still growing and you can see the current total at www.jsmht.org. You can make that number grow even more by donating - there's still time to make a difference. Thanks to the JSMHT committee of young people who worked tirelessly to make it happen. -
JSMHT Event - a great day of fun for Reena Clients
On February 3rd, 35 Reena clients and 25 volunteers teamed up for a day of inclusion; funded by proceeds from the Joel Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament (JSMHT) and "Joel's Ongoing Inclusion Network" (J.O.I.N.), with the support of UJA's community connect. Visit www.jsmht.org for more info. Watch the video. The 3rd Annual JSMHT takes place on March 10th at Chesswood Arena. Please support this great event that supports the people that Reena serves.
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Advertising Works
Reena Foundation has a series of ads in Toronto Life magazine and one of those ads caught the eye of a man in Oshawa who saw it and called in because he wanted to get involved with our organization. A relationship is building because of an ad. See the full story on page 25 in the Winter 2012 issue of the Kolreena - accessible on our site.
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Seniors helping Seniors with developmental disabilities
Anne Gold and Monica Schonberger Lightman from Revera's Terrace Gardens stand next to the prizes offered at a raffle at the retirement residence's holiday Chanukah party. The proceeds of over $100.00 were donated to Reena's elder home. "Seniors helping seniors" was the theme. Anne, who said, "a lady never reveals her age" is a long time resident at Terrace Gardens and placed her table at the front door to make sure she could get donations from everyone coming in and leaving. Thanks to all the residents and staff for helping seniors with developmental disabilities.
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Reena Community Residence Opens
Reena Foundation's Board of Directors has established a clear set of fundraising priorities. Our first priority is funding Reena's Outreach, Respite & Enrichment Programs through the annual Campaign for Respite. Our second priority is our multi-year capital/endowment campaign - The $18 Million Campaign for Reena. Please click on the links below to learn more about these campaigns. We hope you will get involved. Reena needs you!
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What Reena Means to Families
- Striking for Reena Striking for Reena - Watch the Video from last year's event The 2nd Annual Striking for Reena bowling day took place on May 5th. This is Reena Foundation's unique fundraiser because it includes the people Reena serves, families and friends as well as corporate participation. Watch the video - shown on Rogers Television's "Accessibility Toronto" program -…
- David Axelrod 1st Annual Exceptional Abilities Series with David Axelrod. Join Reena Foundation as we present David Axelrod on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. David Axelrod served as senior advisor and Campaign Chair to President Barack Obama, senior advisor to the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition, senior strategist to Barack Obama's historic campaign for the presidency in 2008 and his…
- Reena Foundation’s Summer Campaign Reena Foundation's Summer Campaign Everyone wants to say goodbye to winter and plan for the glorious days of summer. Reena’s Summer Recreational programs are so vital to Reena’s kids – it’s why we need your support to ensure 500+ kids flourish. They can’t afford to take the summer off from self-development. Please help us by…
- The most successful “season” yet for JSMHT The Most Successful "Season" yet for JSMHT The 3rd Annual Joel Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament took place on March 10, 2013 and was a resounding success. 300 hockey players came out to play and raise funds to help those with developmental disabilities. The total raised is still growing and you can see the current total…
- JSMHT Event – a great day of fun for Reena Clients JSMHT Event - a great day of fun for Reena Clients On February 3rd, 35 Reena clients and 25 volunteers teamed up for a day of inclusion; funded by proceeds from the Joel Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament (JSMHT) and "Joel's Ongoing Inclusion Network" (J.O.I.N.), with the support of UJA's community connect. Visit www.jsmht.org for more…
There are over 1 million Canadians living today with a developmental disability such as autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome and Down syndrome. There is no cure for a developmental disability – there is only hope – hope provided through an organization like Reena.
Reena serves over 1200 individuals per year through residential and Respite & Enrichment programs and numerous other services that help them reach their potential in a dignified and caring setting.
Reena has been providing Respite & Enrichment Programs for 13 years. These programs receive no government funding and depend completely on community donations for their existence.
Reena runs 15 such programs and with your help we will be able to continue to provide the people we serve with quality programming for years to come.
