Opportunities Yukon

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Opportunities Yukon (formerly Challenge Disability Resource Group) strives to provide meaningful employment, housing, and inclusive programs so that people with diverse needs and abilities can thrive – both as individuals and as active members in their communities.

The Opportunity

Strengthen Opportunities Yukon processes to increase effectiveness, sustainability and growth, and to become known across Northern Canada for the value it delivers in removing barriers and creating opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential and achieve a high quality of life.

The Impact

Opportunities Yukon has experienced significant, transformational change. By investing in its internal capacity, the organization has strengthened its ability to deliver quality programming while serving more clients. Under a new name, Opportunities Yukon has cultivated a shared sense of pride and has elevated its
profile in the community. As a cornerstone in the community, the organization is being widely recognized for its innovative model of housing support for those most in need. Rebranding efforts and enhanced capacity have already yielded significant results, including greater alignment internally and an increase in projects and collaborations.

With this solid foundation in place, the organization is successfully turning challenges into opportunities and growing its impact to help people with diverse needs and abilities thrive, now and in the future.

Opportunities Yukon is quickly becoming the leading NGO in the Yukon. This is a direct result of the work with LIFT.

Jillian Hardie Former CEO & Executive Director, Opportunities Yukon