Our Happy Place

12/31/2025

✨Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026✨

As we wrap up this incredible year, we want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who supported, encouraged, and believed in Our Happy Place.

✨ 2025 was a year of milestones:
• We officially became a non-profit organization 💫
• We celebrated our grand opening 🎉
• We proudly won Best Non-Profit Float in the Newmarket Santa Claus Parade 🎄
• We were honoured to receive Platinum for Non-Profit Services through Community Votes Newmarket 🏆
• We hosted our first fundraiser, Happiness & Harmony — now proudly an annual event 🎶
• We also hosted Paint for a Purpose, bringing creativity and community together 🎨 🖌️
• We raised almost $10,000 in our first year, helping us continue to provide meaningful programs and services for our members

None of this would have been possible without our members, families, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners. Your support truly makes a difference.

As we look ahead, we have big plans for 2026 and can’t wait to see what the year has in store. If you’d like to support our work and help us continue creating inclusive, supportive spaces, please consider donating — every contribution counts 💙

👉 Donate today and be part of the journey: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F9KZX2B3PLFDW

12/23/2025

Wishing everyone a season filled with joy, peace, and meaningful moments. Thank you for your support, kindness, and connection. Happy holidays 🎄✨

12/19/2025

What a fabulous time we had at our Holiday Jingle & Mingle! ❄️

We are so grateful to have celebrated together with our members, their families, and our wonderful community friends. The joy, laughter, and connection truly made the season feel extra special. 😊

Thank you all for your continued support and for being such an important part of the Our Happy Place community. We couldn’t do this without you. 🩵

Wishing everyone safe, joyful, and happy holidays — we can’t wait to make more memories together in the new year! ✨

12/14/2025

✨🕎 Happy Hanukkah 🕎✨
Wishing a joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating! May the Festival of Lights bring peace, hope, and warmth into your homes and hearts.

May your days be filled with love, connection, and meaningful moments. 💛✨

12/10/2025

❄️ WEATHER CLOSURE NOTICE ❄️

Due to today’s inclement weather and the region-wide cancellation of all school bus transportation, Our Happy Place will be closed today for the safety of our members, families, staff, and volunteers.

Please stay safe, warm, and cozy! We look forward to welcoming everyone back when the weather clears. 💙💛

— Our Happy Place Supportive Services

12/03/2025

Today, we celebrate the strengths, talents, and contributions of people with disabilities in our community and around the world.

At Our Happy Place, we believe in creating spaces where everyone belongs, is valued, and has access to meaningful opportunities. This day is a reminder of the importance of inclusion—not just in words, but in action.

Every program we create, every partnership we build, and every moment we share is guided by our commitment to supporting individuals to live full, vibrant, and self-directed lives.

Let’s continue working together to build communities rooted in accessibility, respect, and opportunity for all. 💛🩵

12/01/2025

This , you can make a big difference! 🌟

Your support will help us reach our goal of getting a van for our programs, giving our members more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow in their community. Every donation brings us closer to making this possible!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F9KZX2B3PLFDW

Tuesday, December 2nd is GivingTuesday, an annual global generosity movement that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
This year, we're spotlighting some of our member organizations doing great work right here in our community. Explore the C*C digital giving guide and please consider making a donation if you can. Every gift, no matter the size, helps support real change in Newmarket and East Gwillimbury. https://www.flipsnack.com/A9AE9FAA9F7/2025-givingtuesday

11/25/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we’re dreaming big — and we need your help! 💛🚐✨

Our Happy Place is working toward a major goal: raising funds for a bus to support our programs. Having reliable transportation means more community outings, more opportunities, and more inclusive experiences for the individuals we support every day.

Your generosity truly means the world to us. Every contribution — big or small — helps us take one step closer to making our programs even more accessible and empowering. Together, we can go a long way toward building stronger, more inclusive communities.

If you’re able, please consider supporting our Giving Tuesday campaign. Thank you for helping us create more happy moments and meaningful connections. 💛

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F9KZX2B3PLFDW

11/21/2025

✨ Paint for a Purpose was a huge success! ✨

Our community came together last night for an evening full of colour, creativity, and connection. 🎨💛

The creative juices were definitely flowing, and it was amazing to see everyone’s unique masterpieces come to life. We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support Our Happy Place — your participation truly helps make a difference. A special thank you to our instructor Odette for guiding us through the painting

Thank you for painting with us for a purpose! 💛🖌️