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 Us to get Involved
Charity Fund
The REACH Centre Grey Bruce is a registered charity CN#748721693RC0001. We serve exceptional youth & 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. 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. You can eTransfer a donation to ed@reachcentre.org. 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. You can drop it off and come in to say hi or mail it to the office at:
369 8th Street East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 1L5
Give Online
The REACH Centre Grey/Bruce accepts online donations through two secure sites Canadahelps.org or by PayPal Giving Fund. Both sites protect your data to make giving easy and safe.
Find Us In The Community!
It was sweet treat o`clock! We were all fun and shenanigans this afternoon for conversation cafe, serving up the sweets and smiles to our friends. Well done everyone! #CoffeeTime #SweetTreats #coffeewithfriends
It was sweet treat o`clock! We were all fun and shenanigans this afternoon for conversation cafe, serving up the sweets and smiles to our friends. Well done everyone! #CoffeeTime #SweetTreats #coffeewithfriends
Today was an excellent day to celebrate! 🥳🎂Please join us in wishing our wonderful friend Judson a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had an amazing day today to celebrate with us and enjoy your brand new puzzle. From all of your friends at REACH ❤#birthdaycelebration #friendship #birthdayparty
Today was an excellent day to celebrate! 🥳🎂Please join us in wishing our wonderful friend Judson a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had an amazing day today to celebrate with us and enjoy your brand new puzzle. From all of your friends at REACH ❤#birthdaycelebration #friendship #birthdayparty
Yesterday in Craft Club! We were channeling the power of love and getting a head start on some Valentine`s decoupaging. Our crafters also started prepping and filling some sachets that will be turned into cute hand warmers. Wow! Amazing job everyone! #CraftingJoy #madewithlove #valentinesdaygiftideas
Yesterday in Craft Club! We were channeling the power of love and getting a head start on some Valentine`s decoupaging. Our crafters also started prepping and filling some sachets that will be turned into cute hand warmers. Wow! Amazing job everyone! #CraftingJoy #madewithlove #valentinesdaygiftideas
It`s National Chicken Curry Day!!!!! Also today was a Hot Lunch day here at REACH which meant it was the perfect day to serve up some yummy Chicken Curry for our friends. Super yummy! #nationalchickencurryday #comfortfood #madewithlove #getinmybelly
It`s National Chicken Curry Day!!!!! Also today was a Hot Lunch day here at REACH which meant it was the perfect day to serve up some yummy Chicken Curry for our friends. Super yummy! #nationalchickencurryday #comfortfood #madewithlove #getinmybelly
Welcome back to Creative Expressions! This week the participants dove into the deep end of creative experimentation with a project we dubbed ‘The Shape Story’. A fun exercise that required the students to create an entire composition with the use of a single geometric shape. Learning in the process, that with a little tenacity any of life’s hindrances can be turned into wonderful opportunities. Beautiful!
#reachart #shapestory #adaptability #workofart🎨
Welcome back to Creative Expressions! This week the participants dove into the deep end of creative experimentation with a project we dubbed ‘The Shape Story’. A fun exercise that required the students to create an entire composition with the use of a single geometric shape. Learning in the process, that with a little tenacity any of life’s hindrances can be turned into wonderful opportunities. Beautiful!
#reachart #shapestory #adaptability #workofart🎨
We`re back! This afternoon kicked off the very first cafe of 2026 and we couldn`t think of a better way to start a New Year with new shenanigans. Well done crew! Here`s to a sweet 2026! #SweetTooth #cafevibes #coffeewithfriends☕️ #HardAtWork
We`re back! This afternoon kicked off the very first cafe of 2026 and we couldn`t think of a better way to start a New Year with new shenanigans. Well done crew! Here`s to a sweet 2026! #SweetTooth #cafevibes #coffeewithfriends☕️ #HardAtWork
This week in Creative Expressions! In our final week before the holiday break the participants got to finalize any unfinished projects from the past season. Thank you all for following us on our creative journey.
Here is a quick recap of all the wonderful memories we have made over the past year.
Cheers!
#reachart #workofart🎨 #masterpiecesof2025
This week in Creative Expressions! In our final week before the holiday break the participants got to finalize any unfinished projects from the past season. Thank you all for following us on our creative journey.
Here is a quick recap of all the wonderful memories we have made over the past year.
Cheers!
#reachart #workofart🎨 #masterpiecesof2025
Check out these fashionistas!! A huge thank you to the lovely people at Veteran Knits for the incredible donation of cozy scarves, hats, and shawls. We love them! #madewithlove #knitwear
Check out these fashionistas!! A huge thank you to the lovely people at Veteran Knits for the incredible donation of cozy scarves, hats, and shawls. We love them! #madewithlove #knitwear
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 introduce an element of chance in their creative process.
With the use of a creative wheel, each artist got to design a unique composition, resulting in a lovely landscape. So cool!
#ReachArt #ArtRoulette #workofart
Where We Started…
The REACH Centre Grey/Bruce started the way many grassroots initiatives begin: with a conversation around someone’s 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 … 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.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
– 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. If you would like to get involved – we would love to hear from you!