LIONS FOUNDATION OF CANADA DOG GUIDES
Registered Name: LIONS FOUNDATION OF CANADA DOG GUIDES/FONDATION DES LIONS DU CANADA CHIEN-GUIDES
Business No: 130245129RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides provides support to Canadians living with disabilities through the partnership of a Dog Guide.
Our Mission
The mission of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is to empower Canadians with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence and independence by providing Dog Guides at no cost to them and supporting each pair on their journey together.
About LIONS FOUNDATION OF CANADA
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is a national charity based in Oakville, Ontario where Dog Guides are trained to assist people with physical or medical disabilities. The seven Dog Guide programs are:
- Canine Vision: for people who are blind or visually impaired
- Hearing: for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
- Service: for people who have a physical disability
- Seizure Response: for people who have epilepsy
- Autism Assistance: for children who have autism spectrum disorder
- Diabetes Alert: for people who have diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness
- Facility Support: for use by professional agencies with individuals in traumatic situations
Each Dog Guide costs approximately $35,000 to raise and train yet they are provided at no cost to qualified applicants from across the country. Lions Foundation of Canada receives no government funding so it relies entirely on the support of donations and fundraising events.
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