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Walkathon Information
Our Annual Anchor Walk-a-thon will be held at William Connell Park in Hamilton, Ontario, September 12, 2026! Registration begins at 10:00 am.
Grab your friends and family, a sponsor sheet, and your best running shoes to walk a 5k route with your friends from Lighthouse, The Landing, Harbour Home, Anchor Home and Beacon Home.
There will be snacks and drinks to share and prizes to be won!
Join us for a post-walk BBQ!
email: prcommittee@anchorchristianhomes.ca to RSVP
For any questions or concerns please email:
edegelder@anchorchristianhomes.ca or secretary@anchorchristianhomes.ca
Or you may call at: 905-563-6524
For finance inquiries, please email:
administration@anchorchristianhomes.ca
For donations, e-transfers can be sent to:
etransfer@anchorchristianhomes.ca
Please leave your name and contact information in the comment box when sending an e-transfer to receive a receipt.
Cheques can be mailed to the head office at:
Anchor Christian Homes
361 Thirty Rd
Grimsby ON
L3M 0L1
Our Homes
Beacon Home
653 Broad Street West
Dunnville, ON
N1A 1T8
905-701-4446
Harbour Home
42 Spadara Drive
Hamilton, ON
L9B 2K3
289-426-5141
A Bit About Anchor Christian Homes
Anchor serves adults with a developmental disability. We currently serve residents who reside in group homes in southern Ontario. Our support comes mainly from the Canadian Reformed and United Reformed churches, combined with membership fees and corporate donations. We are not funded by the provincial government which allows us to maintain our identity as Reformed, Christian Homes. Admission to our homes is restricted to families from the supporting churches as outlined in the By-laws.
Each resident has unique gifts with which to serve God and the community. Some residents help with chores inside the home, while others do volunteer work in the community. However, most of our residents are employed on a part-time basis. The residents’ lives are enriched by the many volunteers who take the residents on outings and show their love and support.
History of Anchor Christian Homes
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In 1976 a group of Canadian Reformed parents met in Hamilton, Ontario to discuss the possibility of setting up a home for the care and support of their children with special needs. Most of these individuals with a disability lived in their parental homes, while some lived in institutions or other group homes.
Over time, it became clear that there was a need for consistency. It was determined that, as an extension of the ministry of mercy, the church would assist in this care.
The Anchor Association was established seeking to support individuals with developmental disabilities, providing suitable housing in a family style setting.
In 1980 Anchor Summer Camp was started to provide relief to parents and create an enjoyable time for the participants. Today some 60 participants with a disability, supported by as many volunteers, have the opportunity to enjoy 12 days at the beautiful Campfire! property in Markdale, Ontario.
Incorporated as the Anchor Canadian Reformed Association for the Handicapped, a registered charity
First home opened: Anchor Home in Grimsby, Ontario
Second home opened: Twin Oaks in Burlington, Ontario
The Anchor Association welcomed the United Reformed churches to its membership.
Third home opened: Beacon Home in Dunnville, Ontario
Fourth home opened: The Lighthouse in Fergus, Ontario
Fifth home opened: Harbour Home in Hamilton, Ontario
The name of the organization was changed to Anchor Christian Homes.
Sixth Home is purchased in Guelph Ontario
Sixth home opened: The Landing in Guelph, Ontario