Helping Children With
Special Needs and
Their Families
Help Build a Future
Who We Are
Created in 2013, Opening Hearts is a team of volunteers dedicated to making a lasting difference in our community.
What We Do
We run unique programs within our community to support entire families with children with special needs.
Why We Do It
We believe that everyone has the right to live and enjoy life to the fullest within our community, free of any barriers.
Our Projects
Sibshops
Fun-filled workshops supporting 8-12-year-old children who have siblings with special needs.
Sibteens
Monthly sessions filled with great activities to support 13-17 year-old teens who have siblings with special needs.
Heart Totes
Tote bags filled with supplies, toys and gift cards for families with children with special needs.
Sibshops
Fun-filled workshops supporting 8-12-year-old children who have siblings with special needs.
Sibteens
Monthly sessions filled with great activities to support 13-17 year-old teens who have siblings with special needs.
Heart Totes
Tote bags filled with supplies, toys and gift cards for families with children with special needs.
Did you know that on average, there is one child with significant special needs in every Canadian classroom?
Together we can help brighten the lives of these children and their families, for now and in the future
Can you help?
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Donate
We are 100% volunteer driven. All donations go directly to our programs.
Volunteer
Join our team to make a difference in our community.
Nominate a Family
Nominate a family who has a child with special needs to receive a Heart Tote.
Register for Sibshops
Register a child aged 8-12 for our fabulous support program.
Register for Sibteens
Register a teen aged 13-17 for our monthly Sibshops.