Stories to Share
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Global
Changing Minds, Transforming Lives: Rebira's Story
"It's changing not only those in society, but the mentality of the parents also. We are so proud to have such kind of children."
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Canada
Belongathon 2026 - Saturday, June 6
Help spread awareness, raise funds, and have fun at Belongathon 2026, happening in a city near you!
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Canada
A Heart for Direct Support: Divinefavour's Story
#CelebrateEveryJourney with Divinefavour, a direct support professional who supports Tiffany and her housemates in Windsor, ON.
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Self-Advocacy
Canada
53,000 Ontarians on Waitlist for Disability Services
You can help advocate for people with disabilities waiting for services by signing the petition and sharing information on social media.
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Canada
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
On or around December 3, many communities will gather for camaraderie, food, music, crafts, and stories to celebrate IDPD.
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Family Camp
Canada
Family Camp with Chelsea, Lilyanna, and Lori
"Family camp is the thing we look forward to the most in the year."
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FOCUS Accreditation Recognizes Karis with 100% Excellence and Leadership in Excellence Awards
Karis has achieved a four-year accreditation from FOCUS Accreditation, and received a 100% Excellence and Leadership in Excellence award!
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Child Sponsorship
Global
Uplifting Whole Families: Sumeya's Story
#CelebrateEveryJourney with Sumeya in Bekoji, Ethiopia who overcame many barriers as a student with a hearing impairment.
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Canada
Karis and Humber Culinary Program: Jason's Story
Jason graduated from the Karis and Humber Culinary Program in 2024, winning the Onward Spirit award for his incredible growth.
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Child Sponsorship
Global
Pray for Haiti
A March 2025 report from the United Nations calls the rapidly deteriorating situation in Haiti a “catastrophe.” Heavily armed gangs are expanding their complete control of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, coming closer and impacting areas where Karis Disability Services has worked with local pastors and churches for years.The current situation changes day by day. In each of our locations, there have been times that school has been disrupted or that children we sponsor, their families, and teachers have had to flee to safety. Some schools have changed locations. Recent reports indicate that the violence is spreading close to one large school, an historically peaceful area.
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Family Camp
Canada
A Vacation for the Whole Family: Raymond's Story
With familiar and new activities to try, there is something for everybody at a Karis Family Camp!
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Child Sponsorship
Global
From Isolation to Empowerment: Firehiwot and Miheret's Story
Thanks to Child Sponsorship, Miheret and Firehiwot's family started receiving much-needed support to help them thrive in school and at home!
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Person-Directed Funding
Canada
Directing His Life, His Way: Dave's Story
Through a person-directed approach to services, Dave L. moved into an apartment to live more independently.
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60 Years
Canada
Janet Noel-Annable Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
We’re delighted to share that Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services (Karis), has been awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal – a national honour recognizing individuals who have made a meaningful impact in Canadian society.
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Person-Directed Funding
Canada
An Interview with a Direct Support Professional
Claire has been a DSP for over eight years and she has been working at Karis Disability Services for the last two. Recently, she has also become the program manager of person-directed services in Hamilton, ON.
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Child Sponsorship
Global
Haiti to the World: Telineda's Story
Telineda's dream is to become a household name in fashion, promoting Haitian craftsmanship to the world!
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60 Years
Canada
Growing Together: Yvonne and Reg's Story
After years of quiet friendship, Reg and Yvonne fell in love! Together they love to laugh, attend hockey games, go out to eat, and dance.
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60 Years
Canada
Bros Night with Nick and Bryon
As we celebrate every journey, we remember to celebrate the small, everyday things, like hanging out with good friends!
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60 Years
Canada
Different Kinds of Service: Judy's Story
From working in direct support to eventually retiring as a donor database admin -- read Judy's career journey with Karis Disability Services.
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60 Years
Canada
60 is the New 20: Joe's Birthday!
Karis is not the only one turning 60 this year -- Joe celebrated his 60th birthday and threw a big party!
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60 Years
Canada
Christopher's Story: A New Chapter
At 34, Christopher is living a life that, just a few years ago, few would have imagined possible. Living in Hamilton, Chris’s journey has been one of deep personal growth, resilience, and transformation.
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60 Years
Global
Wogane's Story of Hope
As we celebrate every journey, we reflect on how sponsorship can transform not only individual lives, but entire families!
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Family Camp
Canada
Bringing Family Camp to Alberta: Malcolm's Story
"The table we are called to is a table for us all, and I pray that i become as eager to sit with others as Phil was to sit with me."
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Person-Directed Funding
Canada
What Are Person-Directed Services?
In Hamilton, Ontario, Karis Disability Services is expanding its person-directed services! What is person-directed services and why is it so important? Read on to find out!
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Self-Advocacy
Canada
Images of God: Art Exhibit in Waterloo, ON
Celebrate the artistic creativity and theological insights of 11 Ontario Christians with intellectual disabilities!