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Help Us Build A School Where Diverse Students Can Thrive

Help Us Build A School Where Diverse Students Can Thrive

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Our students have learning challenges including; Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other unlabelled challenges. They are bright, beautiful, and engaging! For years, they struggled in public schools that promised support but couldn’t deliver, and private schools that simply do not cater to the unique needs of diverse learners.

Then, everything changed. We found a small pod school designed for neurodiverse learners — and for the first time, our children felt seen, supported, and capable. They began catching up academically, building confidence, and actually loving school. As parents, we finally felt hope and relief.

But in March 2025, everything came crashing down. The charity running the program changed their strategic direction and shuttered the program. Overnight, our kids lost the one place where they truly belonged.

We are heartbroken.
But we are not giving up.

Together, parents, teachers, and our community have launched OakHaven Academy — a new learning initiative built by families, for families. We are determined to give our children a safe, supportive, permanent place to learn and grow.

✅ Thanks to incredible community support, we’ve already secured a temporary location to keep our students learning. But this is just the beginning.

This is where we need your help.
We urgently need funds to:
  • Outfit our temporary classrooms with shelving, storage, and learning materials
  • Purchase hands-on equipment and activities for the students
  • Raise funds for a permanent “forever home” in the Halton region (Ontario, Canada)

Without OakHaven Academy, our children will return to environments where their needs were not adequately addressed. Our students thrive in small group learning environments, which they receive at OakHaven Academy - with your help, we can give them the education, community, and future they deserve.

Every dollar makes a difference. Whether it’s $1, $10, $25, $100, or $500, your generosity helps us create safe classrooms, purchase supplies, equipment, and move closer to a permanent home for neurodiverse kids.

Thank you for believing in kids who are too often left behind. Together, we can show them that they matter.

Learn more or get in touch: www.oakhavenacademy.ca

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Nicole Fortunaso
Organizer
Oakville, ON
Jennifer West
Co-organizer

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