How you can help make a difference in the life of a child and their family...
Our programs help children, youth and adults with physical, emotional, behavioral and mental health difficulties including adolescents from abusive homes…teenagers with anger, confidence and self-esteem issues…individuals with brain injury, sensory perceptual or mental health difficulties…and families who wish to rebuild positive relationships with their children. We incorporate 8 species of animals in a naturally treed and wooded setting to help people overcome their life obstacles and begin healthy living. All programs are designed and carried out by a clinical therapist and behavior management specialist.
We are a non-profit organization that has been in operation since June of 2003. With no funding assistance of any kind, our operation consists solely of volunteer efforts. Thanks to the help of more than 50 community members we have been able to keep offering programs to people in need; however, due to the overhead costs of maintaining our animal therapists, we have to charge a fee for our services. Some families cannot afford to attend and as a result, we have had to turn away hundreds of families in need.
As such, we are desperately seeking donations, sponsors and partnerships. All proceeds gained in this effort will be used to help people in need of our services, regardless of their financial situation.
For every thousand dollars we receive, we will offer therapeutic services to one family who is desperately in need of help but otherwise cannot afford it. To date, we have served families on a sliding-scale fee system who were facing challenges including panic attacks; anxiety and depression; oppositional defiant and conduct disorder; asperger's syndrome; brain abnormalities resulting in anger, defiance, and non-compliance; youth at risk; addictions; post traumatic stress disorder; developmental delays with dual diagnoses; self-mutilating behavior; and suicidal ideation and attempts. There have been many more families facing similar issues who were not able to access our help because they had absolutely no funding. Many of them have not received any help to date. This program helps children, youth and adults to regain healthy lifestyles, to overcome their difficulties, to heal, and to eventually become productive contributors of society. Please help us help them.
Your generous contributions will be recognized on our website, in our media blitzes, at our annual open house event and on a handcrafted plaque that will be posted at the facility. Your support of Dreamcatcher Association will ensure that families in dire need of therapeutic services will get the help they need. We welcome you to phone (780) 922-1047 to find out how your donation will make a difference.
How Can You Help?
There are several ways you contribute to help a child and their family:
General Donations
You can make a general donation directly to the Dreamcatcher Association, with Cash, Cheque or Credit Card (coming soon!). This donation will go directly to the immediate needs of the charity. You will recieve a letter of thank you, indicating how your financial contribution is helping along with a tax deductable reciept. Please provide us with your name, phone number, mailing address and email address so we can keep you updated.
Your donation can be mailed to Dreamcatcher Association:
53044 RR #213
Ardrossan, Alberta
T8G 2C4
For more information you can call our office: 780-922-1047
Adopt a Caring Critter
You can help support the Dreamcatcher Programs by sponsoring on of the Dreamcatcher Therapy Animals. The animals are our co-counsellors and are an intergral part of the programs at the ranch. By sponsering an animal your donation will go to the general and veterinary care that is needed.
Adopt a Caring Critter also makes a wonderful and unique gift for someone special!
Please visit the link below to find out more or to fill out an application form (please print off and mail form to Dreamcatcher):
Adopt a Caring Critter - Click here
Feel free to give us a call if you would like to know more:
780-922-1047
Mailing Address:
Dreamcatcher Association
53044 RR #213
Ardrossan, Alberta
T8G 2C4
Participate in Fundraising Events
Dreamcatcher holds many different fun and exciting fundraisers throughout the year.
Please visit our News & Events page to see what events are taking place now! There is something for everyone!
Cheques can be made out to:
Dreamcatcher Association
Address:
Dreamcatcher Association
53044 RR #213
Ardrossan, Alberta
T8G 2C4
Credit Cards — Coming soon!
Thank You in advance for helping us to help others.