Where Acceptance Meets Community

Join AFF as we partner with This World’s Ours (TWO) for a sensory‑friendly, family‑focused community open house and fundraiser created with autistic and neurodivergent families in mind.

This warm, inclusive event invites the whole community to come together for an afternoon of connection, gentle holiday activities, and meaningful support for autistic and neurodivergent children, youth, and their families.

Everyone is welcome! Celebrate the season in a space designed for inclusion and community.

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This World’s Ours Centre is a dear and long‑time partner of Autism Family Friends — united by a shared passion for supporting autistic and neurodivergent children, youth, and their families. Our missions align naturally, and our communities overlap in meaningful ways, making this fundraiser partnership the perfect fit. Together, we’re creating a welcoming, inclusive holiday event that celebrates connection, community, and the families we both proudly serve.

Festive Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss

  • Santa-Free Photoshoots

    Who says you need Santa to make holiday magic?

    Our sensory‑friendly mini family photoshoots create beautiful, memorable moments — no flash photography, no big audience, and absolutely no Santa. Just your family, a calm space, and a chance to capture the season in a way that feels comfortable and joyful.

    With photographer Kat Timmins and our wonderful volunteers guiding each step, your family’s photoshoot will feel easy, relaxed, and full of good moments.

  • Activity Village

    Brought to you by our wonderful Community Partners:

    These service providers offer supports, activities, and learning opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent children across the Lower Mainland, and they’re bringing hands‑on fun for families to enjoy.

  • Mini Holiday Market

    Meet local makers and small businesses from across the Lower Mainland as they share their passions and creations. Featuring: Baked by Riz 604, Naetal Products, Sweven Print Designs and Christina McAllistar — with more to come!

  • Gingerbread House Decorating Station

    Generously sponsored by Whole Foods. Bring your decorating talents and create your own festive masterpiece.

  • Badge-Making Station

    Design your own custom badge or choose from our adorable Sensory Little Brains designs. A perfect keepsake for kids (and grown‑ups).

  • Sensory‑Friendly Dance Party

    Hosted by Table Tutors, bringing fun, upbeat tunes at a comfortable volume. A welcoming space for families to move, groove, and enjoy the music together.

  • Auctions & Raffles

    Over 20 amazing items up for grabs! Stay tuned for the full list of goodies you can win.

Get your event tickets to join all the fun!

Why We’re Raising Funds

Autism Family Friends is raising funds to expand programs that directly support autistic and neurodivergent children, youth, and families across Metro Vancouver.

Your contribution helps us grow inclusive recreation, strengthen sensory‑friendly community spaces, and offer meaningful social opportunities for families who often face barriers to traditional programs.

Funds raised will support:

  • Youth social programs

  • Inclusive recreation opportunities

  • Sensory‑friendly community events

  • Parent support and education

  • Educational workshops

These programs create connection, confidence, and community — and your support ensures they remain accessible to families who need them most.

A Powerful Opportunity: Scotiabank Will Match All Funds Raised

We’re thrilled to share that Scotiabank will match every dollar raised through this fundraiser — doubling the impact of every sponsorship and donation.

This matching partnership means your contribution goes twice as far in strengthening programs that support autistic children, youth, and their families. Every dollar truly counts, and together we can create meaningful, lasting change for our community.

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Help us raise funds through Community Sponsorship

If you know a business, organization, or community partner that values inclusion, family support, or neurodiversity, we would be grateful if you shared our fundraiser with them. Sponsorships help us expand programs, create sensory‑friendly events, and offer meaningful social opportunities for families who often face barriers to traditional programs.

Please Share Our Sponsor Deck

To make outreach easy, we’ve created a clear and friendly sponsor deck that explains our mission, our programs, and the different ways businesses can contribute.

Please share the sponsor deck with any business or community partner who might be excited to support AFF. Every share helps us reach new supporters and strengthens the programs that matter most to our families.

Sponsor Shoutouts

Raffle & Auction items:

all 23 business(and counting)

Community Partners:

all 5

Others:

  • Family Photoshoot Photograher - Kat Timmins

  • Photography lighting - VS Studio

  • Event Photographer - Kyle Clement

  • Refreshments - Scotia Bank, Gnubees, Glico, etc….

  • DJ and music - Table Tutors

  • All printing materials - Jukebox Printing

  • Illustration - Linnea ____

  • Volunteer T-shirts - Blast Media

  • Volunteer Refreshments - The Parlour

  • Whole Foods - Gingerbread Houses