Our Centre.
Our Community.
The REACH Centre provides programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are focused on skill acquisition to foster independence in whatever form that looks like for our participants. We offer a stimulating and fun program that is both educational and recreational. We provide a place where participants can experience true community and supportive friendships, while engaging in life-long learning to achieve their full potential.
The REACH Centre is a registered charitable organization and we have our own facility in the heart of downtown so destinations like the library, theatre, art galleries and coffee shops are all within walking distance!
How You Can Get Involved
Call 519.377.9204 Or Contact Usย to get Involved
Charity Fund
The REACH Centre Grey Bruce is a registered charity CN#748721693RC0001. We serve exceptional youth &ย young adults with Down Syndrome, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. We believe everyone has gifts to share and we embrace diversity!
Our inclusive approach focuses on fostering skill acquisition, independence and self advocacy.
As a local charity that receives no government funding, we rely on our community to be able to deliver quality programming.ย Everything you give goes 100% into program delivery.
See the different ways you can support REACH Centre below.
With eTransfer
We are grateful for your support so we have made it as convenient for you to make a difference as possible.ย You can eTransfer a donation to ed@reachcentre.org.ย Be sure to include your mailing address in the message box if you would like a tax receipt.
By Cheque
To make a difference by cheque, please make it payable to REACH Centre Grey/Bruce.ย You can drop it off and come in to say hi or mail it to the office at:
369 8th Street East
Owen Sound, ONย N4K 1L5
Give Online
The REACH Centre Grey/Bruce accepts online donations through two secure sitesย Canadahelps.org or by PayPal Giving Fund.ย Both sites protect your data to make giving easy and safe.ย
Find Us In The Community!
This week in Creative Expressions! The participants got to create some magnificent works of art influenced by some of the greatest artistic minds of the twentieth century. Amazing! #inspired #reachart #workofart๐จ
This week in Creative Expressions! The participants got to create some magnificent works of art influenced by some of the greatest artistic minds of the twentieth century. Amazing! #inspired #reachart #workofart๐จ
Amazing! What an awesome afternoon! We had a steady turnout for today`s Community Cafe here at REACH and we couldn`t be more thankful to all who came out to show their support. In case you missed us, follow the link below to see future cafe dates. Hope to see everyone Monday June 15th from 2-3pm for the next one!
https://reachcentre.org/community/cafe/
#community #REACHCommunityCafe #coffeewithfriends #supportlocal #SweetTreats
Amazing! What an awesome afternoon! We had a steady turnout for today`s Community Cafe here at REACH and we couldn`t be more thankful to all who came out to show their support. In case you missed us, follow the link below to see future cafe dates. Hope to see everyone Monday June 15th from 2-3pm for the next one!
https://reachcentre.org/community/cafe/
#community #REACHCommunityCafe #coffeewithfriends #supportlocal #SweetTreats
Go team go! We weren`t letting a grey day stop us from cheering our friends on. This morning we ventured over to OSDSS to watch our friends in Owen Sound Special Olympics run the torch. Of course we had to stop and have some delicious BBQ provided by the Owen Sound Police Service. Way to go everyone! #supportingfriends #communitysupport #owensoundspecialolympics #goteamgo
Go team go! We weren`t letting a grey day stop us from cheering our friends on. This morning we ventured over to OSDSS to watch our friends in Owen Sound Special Olympics run the torch. Of course we had to stop and have some delicious BBQ provided by the Owen Sound Police Service. Way to go everyone! #supportingfriends #communitysupport #owensoundspecialolympics #goteamgo
"We love it here! It`s so much fun!" Meet Cherish and Mike! REACH is their happy place where they can be with their friends and be themselves. When you register or donate to an athlete, you`re helping to support stories just like this. Follow the link below to register for the race, pledge to a participant, or donate today to be a part of something wonderful ๐:
https://reachcentre.org/race-for-reach/
#GetBuffForREACH #RaceForREACH2026 #InclusionMatters #CommunityStrong #OwenSoundEvents
"We love it here! It`s so much fun!" Meet Cherish and Mike! REACH is their happy place where they can be with their friends and be themselves. When you register or donate to an athlete, you`re helping to support stories just like this. Follow the link below to register for the race, pledge to a participant, or donate today to be a part of something wonderful ๐:
https://reachcentre.org/race-for-reach/
#GetBuffForREACH #RaceForREACH2026 #InclusionMatters #CommunityStrong #OwenSoundEvents
What an amazing day!๐ฅณ๐ Please join us in wishing our awesome friend Daron a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had a wonderful day to celebrate with us, thank you for including us in the party with the delicious pizza. From all of your friends at REACH โค #birthdaycelebration #birthdayparty #CelebrateFriendship
What an amazing day!๐ฅณ๐ Please join us in wishing our awesome friend Daron a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had a wonderful day to celebrate with us, thank you for including us in the party with the delicious pizza. From all of your friends at REACH โค #birthdaycelebration #birthdayparty #CelebrateFriendship
It`s the final push! We are 12 days away from our big Race for REACH on June 20th and we are hard at work getting some finishing touches together. While the deadline is closed for a free t-shirt and REACH branded BUFF there is still time to register for the race or pledge to our amazing athletes. Follow the link below ๐
https://reachcentre.org/race-for-reach/
#RaceForREACH2026 #OwenSoundEvents #InclusionMatters #GetBuffwithREACH #CommunityStrong
It`s the final push! We are 12 days away from our big Race for REACH on June 20th and we are hard at work getting some finishing touches together. While the deadline is closed for a free t-shirt and REACH branded BUFF there is still time to register for the race or pledge to our amazing athletes. Follow the link below ๐
https://reachcentre.org/race-for-reach/
#RaceForREACH2026 #OwenSoundEvents #InclusionMatters #GetBuffwithREACH #CommunityStrong
Woohoo let`s party!๐ฅณ๐ Please join us in wishing our wonderful friend Laura a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had a great day today to celebrate with us, enjoy your super cool Sudoku book. From all of your friends at REACH โค #birthdaycelebration #birthdayparty #CelebrateFriendship
Woohoo let`s party!๐ฅณ๐ Please join us in wishing our wonderful friend Laura a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had a great day today to celebrate with us, enjoy your super cool Sudoku book. From all of your friends at REACH โค #birthdaycelebration #birthdayparty #CelebrateFriendship
Meet Dakotah! REACH programs help her confidence, connection, and independence. When you register or donate to our Race for REACH, you`re supporting stories like this.
Follow the link below to sign up or donate and be a part of something great ๐:
https://reachcentre.org/race-for-reach/
#GetBuffForREACH #RaceForREACH2026 #InclusionMatters #CommunityStrong #OwenSoundEvents
Meet Dakotah! REACH programs help her confidence, connection, and independence. When you register or donate to our Race for REACH, you`re supporting stories like this.
Follow the link below to sign up or donate and be a part of something great ๐:
https://reachcentre.org/race-for-reach/
#GetBuffForREACH #RaceForREACH2026 #InclusionMatters #CommunityStrong #OwenSoundEvents
Reach Centre Grey Bruce
Founded in 2014, we are a self-funded charity committed to enriching the lives of youth and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our focus is on skill acquisition for independence, community inclusion and friendship.
This week in Creative Expressions! The participants got to create some magnificent works of art influenced by some of the greatest artistic minds of the twentieth century. Amazing! #inspired #ReachArt #WorkOfArt๐จ
Amazing! What an awesome afternoon! We had a steady turnout for today's Community Cafe here at REACH and we couldn't be more thankful to all who came out to show their support. In case you missed us, follow the link below to see future cafe dates. Hope to see everyone Monday June 15th from 2-3pm for the next one!
reachcentre.org/community/cafe/
#community #REACHCommunityCafe #coffeewithfriends #supportlocal #SweetTreats
Where We Started…
The REACH Centre Grey/Bruce started the way many grassroots initiatives begin: with a conversation around someoneโs kitchen table. A small group of parent leaders and community advocates explored their desire for something different for their adult children who experienced a variety of exceptionalities. Concepts like purposeful work, authentic friendships, ongoing educational opportunities, a place to celebrate individual strengths โฆ all became part of the vision.
In July 2014, a summer recreational program known as REP was initiated as a pilot project by this group. By the fall of 2014, the group had expanded to a board of directors and started to put in place a permanent program incorporating their hopes and vision. In 2017, we became an accredited charity and we continue to raise the bar of abilities for our REACH Centre participants.
Where We Are Today…
Currently we offer four full days of programs in our own facility in downtown Owen Sound. We serve over 50 youth and adults who experience a diversity of challenges and strengths. Participants travel from Southampton, Wiarton, Meaford, Port Elgin, Sauble Beach, Chatsworth and beyond.
Participants help to co-create stimulating and varied programming, suited to their individual interests and needs. On any given day, a great deal of laughter and joy can be heard echoing from our programs as we are collectively learning and expanding together. Please click on our Programs for more details.
โNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.โ
โ Margaret Mead
Sponsor a Participant. Get Involved.
Your donation of $240 will sponsor one participant to attend the program one day per week for one month!
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
The REACH Centre Grey Bruce is a place where participants can experience true community and supportive friendships, while engaging in life-long learning to achieve their full potential.ย ย If you would like to get involved – we would love to hear from you!