The Winter Blues Fest is a charity event for Springboard’s Services for the Developmentally Disabled Department. The event took place on February 25, 2010 at the Cadillac Lounge and featured musical performances by Springboard staff and supporters.

Special thanks to all the performers including : Corey Beckford, Dan Boyer, Peter Eastmure, Chris Lam, Elliot Lewis, George Lewis, Daniel Longmire, Paul Persyko, Peter Sackaney, Bert Steenburgh, Mike Steenburgh, Alec Steinwall, Allan Steinwall, Emily Steinwall, Jack Steinwall and Darwin Wong.

The event raised over  $3,400 for client programs including community field trips,  wilderness excursions and the Exceptional People’s Olympiad.

On behalf of all our clients,  Thank You to all the performers and attendees for making this event a success.

2010 Winter Blues Fest pictures. Click here

Email us or call Frank Drea House, at 416-465-9477, or North Beaches Residence, at 416-690-8001, for more information on donating and/or participating in one of our favorite events of the year.

The 2009 Walkathon Team

Welcome to our programs:

SOAR -- Seeking Opportunities Accessing Resources Operation Springboard offers an innovative day or evening program for young adults, ages 18 to 28, with developmental disabilities. The program assists individuals in making a successful transition from school to community-based activities and work.

Lifeskills Residences Operation Springboard has two homes for men 16 years and older with developmental disabilities: Frank Drea House and North Beaches Residence. Funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, both programs are voluntary. They offer individualized support to each resident in setting and meeting personal goals for leading a well-rounded life and participating in the community.