Youth Mentorship
Pairing young people with caring mentors who help them navigate school, identity, and their next steps in life.
Explore program
Building stronger communities through compassion, education, and service.
ABAW Foundation is a registered Canadian charity based in Oakville, Ontario. We work alongside families, youth, and newcomers to create lasting opportunity through mentorship, cultural exchange, and community programs.
Our Mission
A future where every family has the opportunity to thrive.
We believe that meaningful change begins with local action. Every workshop we host, every volunteer we train, and every neighbourhood we serve is a step toward a more connected, more resilient Canada.
Who We Are
Grounded in Oakville. Reaching across communities.
Founded by community volunteers and grown by decades of shared service, ABAW Foundation supports children, youth, families, and newcomers with programming that honours dignity and creates pathways to opportunity. Our team blends grassroots knowledge with careful stewardship, working transparently and always in partnership with the people we serve.
As a federally registered Canadian charity (No. 734583677RR0001), we are accountable to our community, our partners, and the Canada Revenue Agency. Every initiative we run is measured, reported, and continually improved.
Learn more about our storyWhat We Do
Programs designed with communities, not just for them.
Our initiatives are shaped by listening — to parents, elders, teachers, and youth. Each program is designed to meet a real need with practical, measurable outcomes.
Family & Newcomer Support
Wraparound support for newcomer families — orientation, language practice, and connections to local services.
Explore program
Cultural Exchange
Storytelling, food, art, and shared learning that build understanding across cultures and generations.
Explore programOur Impact
Measured in relationships, opportunities, and lives changed.
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Get Involved
Your time is our greatest resource.
Volunteers are the heart of ABAW Foundation. Whether you can offer an hour a week or lead an entire initiative, there is a place for your skills, your voice, and your story here.
From tutoring and event support to translation and outreach, our volunteer team reflects the same diversity as the communities we serve — and we welcome newcomers gladly.
Become a Volunteer
Have a question or want to partner with us?
We collaborate with schools, faith communities, businesses, and other charities across the Greater Toronto Area. Reach out — we would love to hear from you.
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