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Gardengate Celebrates 25 Years of Growth, Community, and Well-Being
Kamloops, BC – On Thursday, October 30, 2025, hundreds of community members, supporters, Gardengate participants, volunteers, and team members gathered at 915 Southhill, Kamloops to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Gardengate, the flagship community garden program operated by Open Door Group. The event, held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, marked a milestone in a program that has supported and nurtured mental health, well-being, and food security in the Kamloops community for a quarter century.
WorkABility Program Opens Calgary Office October 1st
We’re excited to share that the WorkABility Program is officially opening its new office in Calgary on October 1st, 2025. The new space will expand employment opportunities and resources for Calgarians living with disabilities. Located at Suite 150 - 707 10th Avenue SW., Calgary, AB, the new Open Door Group office is designed to provide both individualized support and group programming that prepare participants for meaningful and sustainable work.
A Magical Market Experience Awaits at Project EveryBODY Inclusive Market Fair 2025
“The Project EveryBODY Market Fair is such a meaningful and magical experience. It’s a place where everyone feels connected, and there’s always something special to discover.” – A.D., past participant
Looking for one of Vancouver’s best free family-friendly activities this holiday season? Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, when the Project EveryBODY Inclusive Market Fair returns to the Roundhouse Exhibition Hall in Vancouver. Running from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this vibrant community event is a joyful celebration of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: Untapped Awards 2025 Celebrates Inclusive Workplaces in B.C.
On September 19, 2025, more than 280 in-person guests and over 500 virtual attendees gathered for the 12th annual Untapped Workplace Inclusion Awards—now recognized as one of British Columbia’s most meaningful celebrations of workplace inclusivity and accessibility. Hosted by Open Door Group, this year’s awards spotlighted the people and organizations redefining what it means to create workplaces where everyone belongs.
Open Door Group and ETHOS Join Forces to Expand Impact and Employment Opportunities
Vancouver, B.C., September 15, 2025 – Open Door Group (ODG) and ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd. (ETHOS) are excited to announce they are officially coming together as one organization, uniting their expertise, values, and long histories of supporting people in achieving sustainable and meaningful employment.
