During National Volunteer Week 2025, we come together to recognize and celebrate all the ways volunteers make waves from coast to coast to coast. Together we create ripples of change. And through the power of our amplified impact, Volunteers Make Waves.

The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and well-being of our communities. By coming together, committing support, and increasing our collective efforts and impact, volunteers contribute exponentially to the quality of life we all strive for.

National Volunteer Week is a chance to highlight the value of volunteers and their positive impact on society.

Together, we create ripples of change

#VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025

I am truly humbled and deeply honoured to have received the King Charles III
Coronation Medal, awarded by the Government of Canada and the Office of the
Governor General, presented by MP Kevin Vuong at the Royal Canadian Military
Institute.

“Recipients made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.”

Being selected for this prestigious recognition is both a privilege and a reminder of the incredible work that so many of us are committed to in our communities.
It was a great privilege and inspiring to be surrounded by so many other recipients who are making tremendous contributions to their community and country.

This recognition is not just about me, but about the countless individuals and
organizations who have joined together to support those who need it most. It is a reminder that every step we take, no matter how small, brings us closer to creating a world where inclusive living is the norm.

Thank you to all who have supported me along the way. I am truly grateful for this honour.

-- Karen-Ann Xavier


>> More about the award <<
Government of Canada:
https://lnkd.in/geqiPbrt
medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years.

Able Sail Toronto is proud to be a recipient of 2025 Canada Summer Jobs funding.

Membership is open for the 2025 season!

Membership is for people with disabilities from the age of 8 and up.

Login with your userid and password to access the membership forms.

Be The Water All-In-One bottle

Dear volunteers, to show our gratitude for all your dedication and hard work, BE THE WATER would like to offer you a complementary ALL-IN-ONE drink bottle. 

This is an all-in-one bottle, so that you will stay refreshed with this must-have hydro flask water bottle! The complete package includes a carrying pouch, three lids, two straws, and a cleaning brush, giving you everything you need to keep your bottle safe and well maintained. BE THE WATER sports bottle features double-walled vacuum insulation to ensure your drinks stay at the optimum temperature whether hot or cold. Many details have gone into this bottle:

  • 32 ounce wide mouth bottle manufactured with 18/8 professional grade stainless steel (the grade 18-8 indicates its composition, i.e. chromium 18% and nickel 8%. This is the best choice for human consumption and offers good resistance to corrosion).
  • 24 hours hot or 48 hours cold.
  • No flavour transfer.
  • 100% BPA free.
  • Non-toxic.
  • 100% leak proof.
  • 3 lids are provided that can be interchanged seamlessly for multiple purposes.
  • Comes with a great looking pouch for extra protection with an adjustable strap.
  • Small keys pocket for smaller keys; you can hook keys to the lid.
  • Comes with 2 straws and a cleaning brush.

#bethewater #insulatedsportsbottle

On April 30, 2024 Able Sail Toronto founders Jacqueline Czernecki and Karen-Ann Xavier received Community Leadership Awards from Member of parliament for the Federal Electoral District of Spadina-Fort York, Kevin Vuong.

The awards states:

In recognition of your outstanding dedication, unwavering commitment to the community, and exemplary leadership. Your tireless efforts are an inspiration to others and have contributed to the betterment of our city and country. Your acts of service have made a profound impact on the lives of those around you. Jacqueline said: “This award is really for everyone who helped to make Able Sail Toronto possible.”

We Believe in Safe Sport

Able Sail Toronto is proud to announce that we have recently adopted a comprehensive set of policies, in harmony with all of Canada's sailing organizations to ensure that all experiences we provide are safe and positive for everyone involved. Check out the full package Here>> and be prepared to sign the updated Code of Conduct this spring.