StopGap Foundation

11/02/2026

🎉🔨 Let the bidding begin! The PROMise Party Silent Auction is officially LIVE!

Our legendary annual PROMise Party silent auction is back, and we've got an exciting lineup of goodies, experiences, and one-of-a-kind treasures up for grabs!

💜 Every bid helps fuel StopGap Foundation's mission to remove barriers, spark conversations, and build a world where accessibility and inclusion are priorities, not afterthoughts.

✨ The best part? You don't have to attend the party to get in on the action! Whether you're joining us on the dance floor or cheering us on from afar, everyone is welcome to browse, bid, and support the cause.

So go ahead, treat yourself, get a head start on your holiday shopping, or find something special for someone you love. It's all for a great cause!

🔗 Browse the auction and start bidding on incredible items from local businesses and StopGap supporters: https://promise-party-2026.fundraiser.bid/

Bid big. Give back. Keep the PROMise alive! 💜

10/30/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR PROMise Party TICKETS! 🚨
The countdown is on!

✨ There’s still time to get your ticket for an unforgettable night celebrating community, connection, and the people helping create a world where everyone belongs.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 7-10 PM
📍 Centre for Social Innovation - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto
💜 Celebrate accessibility champions at our inaugural Beyond the Ramp Awards
🎶 Dance, mingle, and make some memories
🎉 Enjoy delicious food, live art, themed rooms, and our legendary silent auction
🤝 Help fuel StopGap’s mission to create a barrier-free world!
🎟️ There’s a ticket option for everyone! Choose from individual tickets, group bundles, and reduced-price tickets to help make the celebration financially accessible. You can also purchase a Pay-It-Forward ticket to help someone else join the fun!

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but why take the chance? Grab yours ahead of time while they last!

Come for the party. Stay for the people. Leave inspired by what's possible when we come together. Help support StopGap and our promise to continue working toward a more accessible and inclusive Canada and beyond.

💜 Get your tickets today! https://stopgap-promise-party-2026.raiselysite.com/

10/28/2026

💜 Behind every change-making movement is a hugely supportive community of people and organizations who believe in what's possible and are committed to helping make it happen.

Join us in celebrating this year’s PROMise Party Champion and Community Builder Sponsors!

These incredibly generous organizations are supporting so much more than a single evening. They are making an investment in StopGap’s programming and important work creating a future where accessibility is prioritized, barriers are challenged, and everyone has the opportunity to participate fully in community life.

🌞✨ We’re beaming out our gratitude for our incredible sponsors. Thank you for fueling our passion, believing in our mission, and helping keep the PROMise of accessibility alive!

10/23/2026

🎨Meet our PROMise Party live artists, Wendy “Exxcecute” Liu and Natasha Dichpan!

From Exxcecute: “Hi, my name is Wendy “Exxcecute” Liu, a Toronto based pop surrealist artist. I am excited to paint for StopGap’s event as an artist with physical disabilities that show through my artwork, it gives me great pleasure in participating in a night to promote more accessible spaces in the city!”

Natasha Dichpan began her artistic training at a young age in Russia, attending art school where she developed a strong foundation in classical drawing and painting. After immigrating to Canada in 2001, exposure to diverse cultures helped shape her artistic perspective. She went on to spend over a decade as a professional animator in film and television, refining her storytelling and composition skills. Today, she is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in live painting and illustration, fine art commissions, large-scale murals, and her personal painting practice.

For the past eight years, Natasha has brought live art to weddings, galas, fashion events, and private celebrations across Canada—creating immersive experiences where guests witness the artwork come to life and leave with a meaningful, handcrafted keepsake.

🎟️ Have you grabbed your tickets to our 10th annual PROMise Party? Don’t miss out on seeing these creatives bring some magic to life at Beyond the Ramp!

We can’t wait to see you on November 4th!

10/07/2026

A ramp can get someone through a door.

But what happens beyond the ramp?

At a recent event, we asked community members to leave their thoughts on one of our ramps. They didn’t write about ramps.

They wrote about what access makes possible.

“Freedom.”
“Dignity.”
“Unity.”
“Community for all.”
“In it together.”
“Nothing about us without us.”
“Everyone, everywhere, together.”
“Limitless.”

And one person dreamed even bigger:

“Take me to the moon, take me to the cosmos.” 🚀

That’s the idea behind this year’s PROMise Party!

Because accessibility isn’t ultimately about ramps. It’s about where we can go, what we can experience, who we can meet, and what becomes possible when barriers no longer stand in the way.

This year, we’re celebrating the people helping us get there.

Join us for StopGap’s 10th annual fundraiser, featuring the inaugural Beyond the Ramp Awards, and help us keep pushing toward a future where access opens up a world of possibility.

🎟️ Get your early bird tickets while you still can, available until October 10th! https://stopgap-promise-party-2026.raiselysite.com/

We’re excited to see you Beyond the Ramp!

09/28/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! 🚨

Who do you know who is going Beyond the Ramp? There’s still time to recognize someone who is choosing to put accessibility into action.

As part of this year’s PROMise Party, the inaugural Beyond the Ramp Awards will celebrate individuals, businesses, organizations, institutions, and school groups demonstrating a meaningful commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive world.

Maybe they’ve removed barriers. Changed a policy or practice. Designed something differently. Educated or inspired others. Used their voice or influence. Or simply shown, through consistent action, that accessibility doesn’t happen by accident - it happens when we choose to prioritize it.

Help us shine a light on the people modelling what’s possible.

🏆 Nominate your accessibility champion today!
🔗 Fill out the nomination form here: https://zfrmz.com/a4u4i2hUarZMn9RFBwNr

📅 Nominations close October 2!

Award recipients will be celebrated at the PROMise Party on November 4.

Get your tickets for PROMise Party! Visit the link in our bio now to get your early bird discount and let’s recognize the people who aren’t waiting for a more accessible world, they’re helping build it!



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09/18/2026

✨ Tickets are officially on sale! ✨

PROMise Party is back, and this year we’re going Beyond the Ramp.

Join StopGap Foundation for our 10th annual fundraiser, a night that celebrates accessibility, community, and the people helping build a world where everyone belongs.

This year’s event is all about looking beyond temporary solutions and recognizing the individuals, businesses, organizations, schools, and institutions leading the way toward lasting accessibility and inclusion.

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:
💜 Celebrate the inaugural Beyond the Ramp Awards

🎶 Dance the night away

🎉 Enjoy the infamous silent auction, explore the themed rooms, indulge in delicious food and drinks, and revel in connecting with fellow StopGap supporters

✨ We’ve got you! ASL interpretation and attendant care services available, along with a detailed Accessibility Plan to help plan your night

🤝 Support StopGap’s work to create a barrier-free world

The promise of an accessible Ontario by 2025 wasn’t kept, but our promise continues. Together, we’ll celebrate progress, honour accessibility leaders, and keep building momentum for the work still ahead.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Visit the link to get your early bird discount: https://stopgap-promise-party-2026.raiselysite.com/

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!


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09/09/2026

🏆 Introducing the Beyond the Ramp Awards

Accessibility doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people choose to prioritize it.

As part of this year’s PROMise Party: Beyond the Ramp, StopGap Foundation is launching the Beyond the Ramp Awards - recognizing people and organizations that are helping create a more accessible and inclusive world.

We want you to help us find them.

We’re inviting nominations for:
→ Individuals
→ Small businesses
→ Nonprofit or grassroots organizations
→ Corporations
→ Institutions
→ School groups

Maybe they’ve removed physical barriers. Changed a policy or practice. Designed something differently. Used their voice or influence. Educated others. Or simply demonstrated, through consistent action, that accessibility belongs at the heart of how we build our communities.

Who do you know who is going Beyond the Ramp?

Nominate someone who deserves to be recognized for their commitment to prioritizing accessibility.
🔗 Nominations are now open: Fill out the form at the link in our bio or https://zfrmz.com/a4u4i2hUarZMn9RFBwNr
📅 Deadline: October 2, 2026

Award recipients will be celebrated at PROMise Party on November 4th!

Let’s shine a light on the people showing us what’s possible - and inspire more of us to follow their lead.

As part of this year’s PROMise Party, StopGap Foundation is launching the Beyond the Ramp Awards - recognizing people and organizations that are helping create a more accessible and inclusive world.

09/04/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE!

The PROMise Party is back - and this year, we’re going Beyond the Ramp.

Join StopGap Foundation for an unforgettable evening celebrating accessibility, community, and the people who are helping move us toward a more inclusive future.

✨ PROMise Party: Beyond the Ramp
📅 November 4th, 7-10 pm
📍 Centre for Social Innovation - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of our annual fundraiser, and we’re making it a special one - with celebration, connection, a little PROM magic, and recognition of some incredible accessibility leaders.

The PROMise Party is all about raising much needed funds to support StopGap’s important awareness raising work and keeping the promise of accessibility alive.

The ramp was never the destination. Together, we're moving beyond it.

Save the date! More details coming soon.

09/03/2026

Super excited to partner with City of Ottawa to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility and inclusion! We'll be raising awareness and actually removing barriers by setting up business and building owners with single-stepped entryways with a StopGap ramp courtesy of the City's investment in this important project! Know a restaurant or retail location in Ottawa with a single steeped entryway? Have them contact us at [email protected] for info about how to get involved!

is partnering with StopGap Foundation to provide free temporary ramps to local businesses on a first-come, first-served basis.

These ramps help businesses overcome single-step barriers while raising public awareness about accessibility.

Learn more about the program and how to apply: https://bit.ly/4yg7zpN