Support youth mental health programs through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by Altalink!
Please consider making a gift of support today! Every contribution, regardless of size, brings us closer to our goal.
This year’s goal is to raise $90,000 to serve 160 Summer in the City campers and provide all 36 children in our group care homes with access to summer recreation activities of their choosing. This goal will ensure that we continue offering programs year-round for the community.
All gifts made are eligible to be matched up to 50% through Rogers Birdies for Kids Presented by Altalink.
Closer to Home
Building Resilient Families and Communities
We know that strong, stable homes and relationships are critical to people’s success and wellbeing. That’s why preserving and reunifying families is at the heart of everything we do.
It’s also why we strive to offer our programs and services in a home or a home-like environment. After all, home is where people feel a sense of connection, where lasting habits are best formed, and where real change often begins. Whether biological or chosen, it’s the relationships—the deep bonds—that make people feel at home. These bonds are critical to helping young people (and adults) feel supported on their journey of growth. We build resilient families and communities by giving children, youth, parents and caregivers the tools, training and support needed to learn, heal and grow stronger together.
Our Impact
3807 kids, youth and parents/caregivers supported
45+ Family and community programs
75+ Community partner organizations
Virtual Drumming Circles
Staying Connected During COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, all of our programs – including our Indigenous programs – were forced to shut down in-person activities. But, we knew how important it was for our clients to stay connected, so we quickly pivoted to offer our renowned drumming and healing circles online.
We are an Evidence-based Agency
Through the use of evidence-based practices and innovative solutions, Closer to Home strives to preserve, reunify, and build stronger families that can care for their children and contribute meaningfully to their community.
We are accredited by:
How You Can Make a Difference
Thanks to community members like you, we’ve been able to change over 65,000 lives in the last twenty-five years. This means that children have been able to experience new things through our summer camp. This means that struggling moms have found the support they need to face their challenges and keep their families together. This means that babies have been kept at home, surrounded and loved by their families.
