The Garth Homer Foundation is a registered charity based in Victoria, British Columbia that raises and provides funds to support adults with developmental and other disabilities. It primarily finances programs, residential and community space projects, and capital improvements such as the Garth Homer Centre, in partnership with the Garth Homer Society. View Garth Homer Foundation's website for more information.
The Garth Homer Foundation is a charitable foundation incorporated in 1998 under the Society Act of British Columbia. Based in Victoria, it exists to provide financial support that helps adults with developmental and other disabilities build a life, a home, and a meaningful place in the world. The Foundation works primarily alongside the Garth Homer Society, directing donor contributions to initiatives that create greater inclusion, independence and belonging for people with diverse abilities.
The Foundation focuses on raising and distributing funds for program development, residential options and community spaces. A major part of its role is to own and support the Garth Homer Centre, a large facility that has housed day services and programs since 1977. Through capital investments such as roof replacement and long‑term ground leases, the Foundation helps ensure the Centre and related infrastructure remain available to serve people with disabilities in the Capital Regional District.
Beyond facility upgrades, the Foundation supports community inclusion activities, arts and cultural workshops, volunteer and supported employment initiatives, and residential projects that allow people to age in place. Its funding also contributes to new program and community space within broader redevelopment efforts such as the Nigel Valley Master Plan, a multi‑partner “campus of care” in Saanich.
The Foundation mobilizes individuals, families and community partners through donations, legacy gifts and in‑memoriam contributions. Campaigns may include matching initiatives, such as matching donations up to a stated amount to accelerate funding for capital projects like the Belonging Project and other priorities. Impact stories highlight how philanthropic support translates into tangible improvements in buildings, equipment and daily life experiences for clients.
While the primary delivery of services is through the Garth Homer Society, the Foundation plays a distinct funding role that enables long‑term planning and transformational change. Its support helps maintain purpose‑built spaces, create inclusive community hubs and expand opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in education, work, arts and social life. By stewarding charitable resources and real estate assets, the Garth Homer Foundation contributes significantly to the regional ecosystem of disability services and inclusive community development.