Got Your Back

12/10/2025

12/06/2025

We are staying warm before the parade starts

12/06/2025

We are ready and keeping warm before we walk the Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

12/01/2025

Three years ago today, on December 1st, I opened the doors to Got Your Back (GYB) with nothing but a dream, a borrowed key, and a belief that young adults with disabilities deserve a place where they are seen, celebrated, and supported. I had no idea how deeply this community would shape me.

To our members—past and present—you are the soul of GYB. Every laugh, challenge, and breakthrough reminds me why this work matters. Thank you for trusting us with your brilliance.

To our GYB families, your faith and encouragement have carried us. Thank you for believing in this little dream that became a second home.

To every intern who has come and gone—thank you for your energy and heart. And to those who stayed… you helped turn a program into a community.

To my unforgettable staff:
Tay—an extraordinary C*CP, a fierce advocate, my partner in this work (and sometimes my boss). GYB would not be GYB without you.
David—my brother and anchor. Your care goes far beyond the role. You’ve lifted me up more times than you know.
Mitch—from intern to staff, you keep shining. Your warmth and quiet leadership make GYB stronger every day.

To my sister Deb—there on Day One, through every high and low. I couldn’t have done this without you.

To my mom—thank you for loving me through every version of this journey, through the long nights and sacrifices. Your support made space for GYB to grow.

To my friends—thank you for forgiving missed events and cancelled plans. You understood I was building something meaningful.

And to Nicole, in heaven… your spirit is stitched into every corner of this place. You inspired the heart behind GYB and the heart behind me. I hope you’re proud of what your light helped create.

Three years of community, courage, love, growth, and relentless hope.
Here’s to the next chapter. 💛

Got Your Back—always.

11/16/2025

🎄✨ Join GYB at the St. Margaret’s Annual Christmas Market! ✨🎄

We’re so excited to be part of this year’s St. Margaret New Toronto Christmas Market on Saturday, November 22, 2024, from 10 AM–2 PM at 156 Sixth Street!

Come stop by the Got Your Back table and support our program while checking out some amazing holiday goodies, including:

💚 Grinch Tumblers
💚 Grinch T-Shirts
🎄 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
🍪 Delicious Baked Goods
✨ And more festive surprises!

Every purchase helps support GYB’s programming for young adults with disabilities—your holiday shopping makes a real difference. 🎁❤️

📍 Parking available on the street or in the Green P at 6th/Lakeshore
📩 Questions? Contact Sean at sean.gotyourback@gmail.com

Let’s kick off the holiday season together—see you there! 🎅🏼🌟🎁

10/23/2025

Help us wish this incredible, funny, super-fun, smart, one of a kind human being a Happy Birthday. We are so grateful to have you part of the GYB family. You are a awesome friend so thrilled to share another birthday with you, here to another 100 more HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎈🎂🎂🎈🎂🎈🎂

10/14/2025

another awesome visit thank you for having us

09/30/2025

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Today, we honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the generations who continue to feel the impacts of these injustices. We also remember the children who never made it home.

At Got Your Back (GYB), we commit to listening, learning, and standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities. Truth and reconciliation is not a single day—it’s an ongoing journey of reflection, education, and action.

We encourage our community to take time today to learn more, engage in conversation, and support Indigenous-led healing and justice initiatives.

Let’s walk together toward truth, healing, and meaningful reconciliation. 🧡

09/24/2025

Help me celebrate Mitch's Birthday. This is one amazing C*CP. He completed his internship with us where he made a tremendous impact on our members and program. He played a vital role in shaping what GYB is today. We also welcomed him today officially as part time staff

09/16/2025

Today we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of this amazing C*CP our program manager at GYB. Tay has helped develop GYB into what it is today. Her C*C skills are like no other. Her empathy and care is unmatched. Tay has gone through it all and climbed out on top. I learn from her everyday. She's my boss. I can't imagine GYB without you. Thank you for all you do and the care and passion you have in supporting the GYB members.

You are a real superhero!!!

09/01/2025

Happy 2 year anniversary!!!!

Help me congratulate our program facilitator, our 1:1 support person, an amazing C*CP, a colleague, a leader, a difference maker, and a friend. Over the past 2 years David has played a major role in what makes GYB what it is today. His care and support does not go unnoticed. His passion for supporting others and his love for the C*C practice is immeasurable. So proud of this guy.

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08/20/2025

I touched a snake 🐍 to show no fear in front of the GYB members... lol thank you for having us.