Partners in Belonging
Become a Partner in Belonging
Communities are stronger when everybody belongs.
Your monthly partnership helps build communities where people with disabilities and their families are encouraged, known, and valued.
You can build communities of belonging
Family Camp
Be Encouraged
Families who often carry extraordinary caregiving responsibilities find rest, connection, and a supportive community where they know they are not alone.
With consistent support from donors like you – Family Camp will expand into new communities serving more families.
What Your Monthly Gift Can Do
Join our partnership program by giving a monthly gift of any amount! Here are some giving examples to demonstrate the impact of your monthly support:
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Strengthens Family Camp supports like volunteer training, providing all families a supported time of connection and respite.
Provides physiotherapy assistance for children with disabilities globally so they can fully participate in and recreational activities.
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Provides an inclusive education teacher’s salary, giving children with disabilities the opportunity to get an education.
Enables Family Camps to bring in passionate, skilled guest speakers that empower and encourage families in their everyday journeys.
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Supports an entrepreneurial mentorship program for families that experience disability, equipping them for a year to start a business and support themselves.
Enables Karis to expand our disability training program to new church networks.
As a Partner in Belonging, you’ll receive:
A monthly impact newsletter featuring stories and updates from across Karis
Invitations to virtual conversations with our global in-country partners
A physical copy of our semi-annual Karis Celebrates publication
The opportunity to be part of a growing community committed to building a world where everybody belongs
FAQs
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We are in the process of transitioning our child sponsorship program and expanding other forms of partnership. For more information on the transformation of our giving programs, visit our Child Sponsorship page.
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As a monthly donor, we are committed to keeping you close to the critical impact you're making. We'll send you exclusive updates about the work you're making possible globally and here in Canada. These updates may include written stories, images, and videos, and will give you a behind-the-scenes look at various projects. We are also excited to present live online opportunities to hear directly from our in-country partners around the world.
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If you are already a monthly donor, you will be automatically enrolled in this program as of July 2026 – no action required! If you’re a child sponsor, you will be receiving specific communications about your options moving forward. If you have questions about this transition, you’re welcome to reach out by phone or email.
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All of Karis’ global work and some of Karis’ Canadian work is funded by generous donors like you. Donor support funds international disability and sustainable development work, Family Camps, and church engagement. Donors may also give to local community initiatives, but these three areas remain the focus of our work. Karis has two registered charitable organizations: Karis Community Initiatives (Canada) and Karis Global Partnerships (Global).
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There are many ways you can set up a monthly gift. Online, you can set up your recurring gift via your credit card. If you'd like to give by direct debit, please email us at donations@karis.org or call us at 519-783-6839 and we'd be happy to assist you in setting this up. You will also be automatically enrolled in Partners in Belonging if you give monthly through an external giving platform such as CanadaHelps, GiveWise, or your company’s workplace giving program.
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Yes. Tax receipts are issued annually for all donations (minimum $10) and can arrive via mail or email.
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We’d be open to explore with you alternative giving schedules that best suit your needs and lifestyle. Please email us at donations@karis.org or call us at 519-783-6839 and we'd be happy to assist you in setting this up.
Contact us
Want to learn more or have further questions? You can reach us at:
1 (866) 362-6810
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