Hi Lisa,

Remember your childhood and how the final day of school signaled the first day of summer fun?

Today, we celebrate both in this July Connections issue. As the summer weather beckons everyone outdoors, I'm so very excited to share with you that our new Waterloo playground is open to all!

Supported by our donors and KidsAbility Shool, our welcoming and inclusive play environment is designed for everyone—those children who access KidsAbility services and those in our surrounding community. It's set to stimulate creativity and imagination. It's equipped to foster movement and exploration. It's designed to promote inclusion and understanding. And it's all thanks to you.

It’s my deepest hope that you, your children or grandchildren, your neighbour and their family will come to know our playground as a supportive space that nurtures outdoor fun and reflects the best of what our community is—where every child can thrive through play! 

Warmest regards,

Lisa Talbot, Executive Director, KidsAbility Foundation

Father to Harbani and Kabir, Suk is commiteed to supporting KidsAbility and children in our wider community.

When it was first identified that the former KidsAbility Waterloo playground was in need of replacing, our Foundation team launched the Come Play with Us playground campaign. Today, Suk shares why investing in a space for every child to play, explore and have fun was personally important for him to support.

We are so grateful for each donor who generously contributed to the Come Play with Me playground project in 2023. Thanks to you, local kids and families have a space to explore and have fun where they live, work ... and play!

This summer, transform lives when you become a new $10 monthly donor! 

It's the season of sunshine and smiles, and we want you to join us!

Between July 15-August 31, join us as one of 83 kind-hearted new monthly donors for Double Your Donation for Kids and SV Law will match your $10 monthly gift —doubling your impact from $10 to $20 every month for a whole year! 

Why during summer?

Even when school is out, kids need KidsAbility. Becoming a new monthly donor supports vital programs and specialized services throughout all the seasons—making sure our support is year-round ready when it's needed most by kids and their families. 

Will you join us?

Our good friends at SV Law have committed to match every $10 monthly gift up to $10,000—but only until August 31!

Save the date!

Follow KidsAbility on our Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn platform today to know when we will launch Double Your Donation for Kids in collaboration with SV Law!

Not on social media? You can still give us a call, or donate by mail!

Your kindness means everything and SV Law will match $10 new monthly donors by phone or cheque received from July 15-August 31.

Already a monthly donor? We can't thank you enough!

Donations like yours ensure every child has the opportunity to be their best self, and that no family feels alone in their journey.

Celebrating our bursary recipients is a magical time every spring. Each student is a KidsAbility alum, and it's their efforts and perserverance to seek their future dreams that we come together to recognize and commend. Many of our staff call these celebrations "full-circle moments", and it's my hope you enjoy them too.

Is there a story you’d really like to hear? Other feedback you’d like to share? If so, simply email me. I welcome your thoughts and ideas. And, if you know a family member or friend who would love reading these stories, please share this email. Thanks for reading this issue of Connections.



Lisa Talbot, Executive Director, KidsAbility Foundation

P.S. If you would like to give a gift to KidsAbility, you can do so three ways: safe and securely online, by phone, or by mailing your cheque to the address below. Thank you for believing in the potential of every child!