Programs & Housing

We are proud to support Reena’s newest residential project that will help address the urgent need for specialized housing in our community. This project will be life changing for people with disabilities and their families and we are honoured to be involved.

We would like to thank you, Alanna, Joey for your support and help during Andrew’s first year of employment. He benefits and enjoys the work. He keeps telling us how great was the shift and how he likes to be at work. You helped him not only with developing skills but with confidence, sense of belonging and we are extremely thankful for your help!!!

I like living at Reena because my apartment here allows me to be independent. I also feel safe and supported by staff and individuals at my building. It’s a great place to live.

I am a parent. It’s my heartfelt thanks to all of you who contribute to this wonderful program. It is such a blessing to our family to be able to join. I am short of words to describe how grateful it is to know you guys. It means a lot to our family. thanks all. I am so happy of the email I received. I got the job since I contacted you, you helped me with my resume and scheduling my interview. I wish one day I can see you face to face with my small gift. Thank you again and have a fantastic day.

…Reena has been an amazing source of respite to our family. After a few years of COVID and our struggles to care for our 20-year-old son with complex disabilities, we were really drained with such a burden…

…Almost cried when an individual who is painfully shy got up and danced with me with such a smile on his face – he barely looked up for months that I had worked with him but I played his favourite song and this was such a special moment.

Initially, I thought I would be giving as a volunteer, but ultimately, the relationship is mutual, as both the volunteers and the individuals with developmental disabilities give and receive at Reena. Reena is a great place to volunteer! Both the staff and individuals are so appreciative. I can’t count the number of times that someone shows their gratefulness. The programs are lots of fun, and modified to ensure participation from every individual! I would absolutely encourage others to volunteer with Reena.

I really enjoy my work at Reena, getting to know the individuals supported by Reena and building meaningful relationships with them. Reena has impacted my personality in a sense that I am now a more patient and compassionate individual. It has also made me aware to create inclusive environments not only during my time in Reena, but in my everyday life as well.

Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to volunteer at Reena and for helping me along the way. The experience inspired me to become a staff member at Camp Reena and take on new responsibilities in order to enrich the lives of those living with developmental disabilities as best as I can. It also pushed me to discover a profession that I have gained great interest in and would like to pursue – that of a developmental pediatrician. I would like to assist children with disabilities in living healthy and enjoyable lives.