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We reached our $60k goal, each open door representing a $5k milestone.
Family photo of Rev. Jim and Adrienne Reese with their children Steven, Beth, and Paul (1964). In 1965, they would go on to found Ontario Christian Association for Exceptional Children, known today as Karis Disability Services.
A group picnic dinner at the first Karis group home in Kitchener, Ontario, including staff and people supported.
Co-founder of Karis Disability Services Adrienne Reese and her daughter Beth Woof, who serves on the Karis Board of Directors, share a reflection in celebration of Karis’ 60th anniversary.
A camper climbs up a playground with support at one of Karis’ first camps in the late 60s. Did you know that Karis first began as a camping ministry, “Camp Horizons,” for persons with disabilities and their families?
Class photo at an inclusive education school in Ethiopia (2007). We began our global work in 2005 and officially launched Christian Horizons Global, now Karis Global Partnerships, in 2007, impacting more than 300,000 people annually around the world.
Opening a new Christian Horizon’s office in the 1980s. The late Noel Churchman (middle), former Chief Executive Officer, is present to celebrate this milestone.
Families having fun at a winter Karis Family Camp (2024). Each year, in Canada and around the world, Karis runs more than a dozen camps and respite nights for families who experience disability, fostering communities of joy, rest, and belonging.
A group of people who use Karis’ services in Toronto (2025). Through community participation supports, Karis helps people with disabilities get more connected to their communities and develop their skills.
Jim and Adrienne Reese win The Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award (2003). Their generous spirit is alive today in Karis’ core values: valuing people, fostering belonging, serving others, and celebrating gifts.
Dzidra from Our Voices Matter speaking at Karis’ rebrand event (2023). Our Voices Matter is a network of self-advocate groups that work together to help make changes and shape policy for people with disabilities.
Children dancing at a community disability event in Kenya (2025). Through our global work, we are changing local perspectives so people with disabilities are supported and celebrated.
Two people who use Karis’ services in our North District give each other a high five (2019). Karis is committed to offering person-directed supports that honour the dreams, wishes and goals of persons with disabilities.