Christian Horizons

What Christian Horizons does

Christian Horizons operates today under the consolidated consumer brand Karis Disability Services and the legal names Karis Community Initiatives (formerly Christian Horizons (Canada)) and Karis Global Partnerships (formerly Christian Horizons Global). Founded in 1965 and headquartered at 26 Peppler Street in Waterloo, Ontario, the organization is a federally registered Canadian charity (registration numbers 118856608 RR0002 and 133000117 RR0001) employing between 1,001 and 5,000 staff. Its core function is the delivery of community-based disability services in Ontario, including direct support, community participation programs, skill development, employment and volunteer pathways, transportation assistance, and inclusive recreation such as Summer and Fall Family Camps. Secondary program lines include the Host Family program, a Karis Monthly Partnership recurring giving program, and Karis Global Partnerships child sponsorship, which extends the organization's donor and mission footprint internationally.

The organization's product surface is human-services intensive rather than technology-driven: there are no proprietary software platforms, APIs, or AI products disclosed, and service delivery is built around direct support professionals, community participation activities, and volunteer mobilization. Technology infrastructure referenced is limited to a Storyblok-hosted website, a SharePoint staff portal, and standard social media channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram). The Equipping Churches and Learning & Equipping resources signal investment in faith-community content and disability inclusion education as a complementary offering alongside direct services.

The business model combines government-funded disability services contracts (the dominant revenue stream for Ontario providers in this sector) with charitable donations, recurring monthly giving, child sponsorship contributions, and volunteer-supported programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed because the organization is a charitable non-profit operating through government-funded support and donations rather than commercial pricing. Customers are two primary segments: people with disabilities seeking support to participate in their communities, and families and caregivers seeking respite, recreation, and inclusion programs. Go-to-market is direct and community-based — intake via website, referral pathways, and outreach through Ontario churches — with no reseller, partner, or platform-mediated distribution model.

Name

Christian Horizons

Legal name

Karis Community Initiatives (formerly Christian Horizons (Canada))

Website

https://christianhorizons.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Christian Horizons, now operating as Karis Disability Services, is a Canadian charitable non-profit founded in 1965 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, that delivers community-based disability support services, inclusive recreation, and global child sponsorship programs funded by government contracts and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Community participation programs
• Nonprofit disability care
• Family respite services
• Child sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterloo

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Christian Horizons (now operating as Karis Disability Services) is a Canadian non-profit organization that provides disability support services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Its core offerings include community participation supports for skill development, employment and volunteer opportunities, day activities and sports programs, family camps, host family programs, and global child sponsorship initiatives through Karis Global Partnerships.

Product overview

Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons) is a Canadian disability services organization operating as a single, unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including Community Participation Supports for skill development and community involvement, Global Programs such as Child Sponsorship, a Karis Monthly Partnership recurring giving program, Family Camp programs for inclusive family experiences, and a Host Family program. The services are designed to help individuals with disabilities belong, share their unique gifts, and thrive with purpose.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Participation Supports Services that help individuals with disabilities develop skills, get involved in their community, try new sports, attend daytime activities, and explore employment and volunteer opportunities.
• Family Camp Summer and Fall family camps offering inclusive experiences where families can connect, relax, and make unforgettable memories together. Volunteers are also recruited to support these camps.
• Host Family Program A program connecting families to host or support individuals with disabilities.
• Child Sponsorship A sponsorship program supporting children globally through Karis Global Partnerships.
• Karis Monthly Partnership A monthly giving program that allows supporters to maximize the reach of their gifts through faithful, recurring contributions.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• March of Dimes Canada: National Canadian nonprofit providing disability services, employment support, and community participation programs across multiple provinces. Directly comparable in mission, service portfolio, and funding model (government + donations).
• Community Living Ontario: Ontario-based nonprofit federation supporting people with intellectual disabilities through community participation, family support, and advocacy. Direct peer operating in the same Ontario market with overlapping service offerings.
• Kerry's Place Autism Services: Ontario-based nonprofit providing autism services including community participation, residential support, and skill development. Direct peer serving a defined disability population in the same Ontario geography.
• Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada: Ontario-based nonprofit (formerly DeafBlind Ontario Services) providing specialized support for individuals who are deafblind. Direct peer in Ontario disability services with similar community participation and family engagement programs.
• Reena: Toronto-area faith-based (Jewish) nonprofit providing disability services including residential, community participation, and family support. Faith-rooted peer with overlapping service model and Ontario footprint.
• Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region: Waterloo Region nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities through community participation and family support. Direct hyper-local peer sharing the same Ontario service area and beneficiary population.
• Christian Children's Fund of Canada: Canadian faith-based nonprofit operating global child sponsorship and community development programs, now rebranded to Children Believe. Direct peer to Karis Global Partnerships in the faith-rooted international sponsorship and giving model.

Regional players

• Inclusion Alberta (formerly Alberta Association for Community Living): Alberta-based nonprofit federation supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Comparable in mission and service model, but operates in a different Canadian province.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Canada: Large national faith-based nonprofit delivering social services including disability and community support programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent faith-based social services provider with overlapping community participation and family support offerings.

Others

• United Way Canada: National nonprofit funder and coordinator of community services including disability support across Canada. Comparable as a complementary ecosystem participant that funds and coordinates with disability services organizations like Karis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@karisdisability
• Facebookfacebook.com/FriendofCH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karis-disability-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/karisdisabilityservices
• Xx.com/CHorizons

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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