Jake’s House News & Community Events

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Toronto Holiday Party 2023

On December 10th, the Jake's House family gathered at the Infinity Convention Centre to celebrate a day full of holiday warmth! It was a day we forged connections with new families and individuals, as well as reunite with those already part of our diverse community, including members from our programs such as Legends Mentoring, Employment Training, and Inclusive Housing.

London Holiday Party 2023

On November 26th, the Jake's House family gathered at the RBC Place London to celebrate a day full of holiday warmth! It was a day we forged connections with new families and individuals, as well as reunite with those already part of our diverse community, including members from our programs such as Legends Mentoring, Employment Training, and Inclusive Housing. Browse through jolly smiles and memories from the 2023 party below.

Ottawa Holiday Party 2023

On November 18th, the Jake's House family gathered at the Infinity Convention Centre to celebrate a day full of holiday warmth! It was a day we forged connections with new families and individuals, as well as reunite with those already part of our diverse community, including members from our programs such as Legends Mentoring, Employment Training, and Inclusive Housing.

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign

We're thrilled to share the incredible success of our 2023 Smile Cookie Campaign with Tim Hortons Lucan.

Jake's House Employment Expo-Toronto Recap

On October 12th, Jake's House achieved a significant milestone in its mission to transform the employment landscape for the autism and developmental disability community as they hosted the Jake's House Employment Expo in Toronto for the very first time. This year, Jake's House proudly organized this expo in three cities: Ottawa, London, and Toronto.

Jake the Goose at the CNE!

Planning to visit the CNE this year? Make sure to spot Jake The Goose as part of the Goose on the Loose exhibit, located in front of the Princess Margaret Fountain. Our creation has been beautifully painted by artists from our Jake's House ASD community: Asheron, Abdullah, and Eddie!

Culinary Event At Edithvale Community Centre

On June 10th, 2023, Jake's House hosted a special culinary event led by Natalie in our Jake’s Hangout Workshop.

Special Guest Day- Watercolour Painting & Soccer Workshops

On May 27th, 2023, Jake's House hosted a Special Guest Day that featured back-to-back workshop fun! The day included a Watercolour Painting Workshop followed by a Soccer Workshop held in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Dreams Take Flight 2023 Recap

On May 2nd, 2023, dreams became reality as the Jake's House team had the incredible honour of accompanying four children on the autism spectrum - Cameron, Aiden, Adam, and Carlos - to the magical Walt Disney World. After being awarded the trip in 2020 and enduring the challenges of the pandemic, this group finally had the opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Let's dive into the unforgettable moments of their day!


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Jake’s House brings you Legends Mentoring Program through the support of the Government of Ontario. For more on our collaboration, read the 2018 news release or watch the 2019 announcement.

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