Abilitas Foundation

Auction for Abilitas - May 23rd 2009

The Abilitas Foundation and Corpus Capital Corp. hosted the very successful "Auction for Abilitas" on May 23rd at the Abbotsford Exhibition Park. The fundraiser auction included a BBQ and a market and was very well attended. With generous support from our local community and from all of you, Abilitas was able to raise $70,000 that night for the construction of the Cold Water Ranch Lodge. What an amazing night, thanks to all our Abilitas Friends!

Did you realize...

One in six BC residents has a permanent disability. Most of them live below the poverty line.* Issues of cost and accessibility make much-needed respite and opportunities for outdoor recreation unattainable dreams for many families & individuals.

Thousands of British Columbian families with a special needs child or parent are currently facing crisis. There is a desperate need in our province for a barrier-free respite location where these families can rest, recharge and reconnect as a family, with other families and with nature, so that they can find strength, hope and inspiration to face their challenging journey.  

The Abilitas Foundation is currently coordinating the development and construction of a fully accessible respite lodge 20 minutes West of Merritt (BC) to support these families and individuals. As the BC Association for Community Living recently commented:

"Waitlists for government assistance and respite support are forcing individuals and families into crisis, and driving parents into poverty and despair. A respite lodge like this will offer families a glimmer of hope." 

View the Abilitas Foundation's donors.

*(Source of statistics:Government of British Columbia )