Responding to communities in need since 2008
An organization dedicated to serving communities with real life issues.
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Responding to communities in need since 2008
An organization dedicated to serving communities with real life issues.
Responding to communities in need since 2008
An organization dedicated to serving communities with real life issues.
ACRT was envisioned in 2000 through the work of Lizzy Walker and aimed to address communities living with HIV/AIDS and those negatively impacted by the virus. Travelling to Africa, ACRT began working with local groups and individuals, returning yearly with medical supplies, nutritional supplements, and donations to help people suffering from HIV/AIDS and other poverty related diseases.
Our Story
In 2008 ACRT was established as a registered non-profit organization. A team of volunteers, along with Lizzy, continued to share her passion and vision: advocating, supporting and working within communities in need.
Working in close liaison with other agencies and health care providers, ACRT aimed to provide access to essential medicines, education, services and support as well as resources, direct intervention and recovery assistance.
Moving Forward
Being faced with new and often crisis situations developing locally and around the world, ACRT continues to adapt in order to respond and meet these challenges successfully. Our team members offer a variety of skills to initiate recovery: from crisis intervention and short-term care to clinics, orphan care, self-sustaining work and training opportunities. Their many areas of expertise allow them to provide a variety of services and community development initiatives.
Lizzy is the founding member of the ACRT organization and a registered Pharmacist for over 20 years. She is a collegiate instructor, and advisor on many community Boards both within Canada and internationally. She has experience in the HIV/AIDS field (screening, education, and prevention), maternal and child health, project coordination, project management, and professional management in health and private sectors. Her work is her passion and looks forward to the future of ACrT organization.
Executive Director
Samantha has been a member of ACrT for many years working on many projects. She supports the organization in various fields; Administration, Accounting, Public Relations, and Human Resources. She is a graduate of Pharmacy Assistant, Business Administration and Interior Design. She currently works as a Supervisor at Caesars Windsor. With a strong passion for creative design and technology, she hopes to help strengthen communities around the world through ACrT.
HR and PR Manager
Randy has been a member of ACrT for some years, he helps support the organization stay current with the technology of today. Randy has over 15 years of experience in the technology field, he is patient and a wonderful teacher. He currently excels in his role as an Infrastructure Administrator at WFSLTD - A Grainger Company. He is highly motivated to provide assistance to those who struggle with technology and those who have a less technical background and continues to further his knowledge in IT.
Board Director
Brittney engages our community through our social network branch. Brittney is one of our first high school volunteers that has continued to support ACrT over the years. In March 2020, she traveled with ACrT to The Bahamas and Grand Abaco to document the effects of Hurricane Dorian and assist with disaster relief support. She is currently studying Counselling and Psychology. She loves visual arts, music, history and most of all: travelling!
Board Director
Michele is a non-profit sector professional with over twenty-five years of experience. Her career began at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis as a fundraiser working on community and national levels. She graduated from Ryerson University after studying Non-Profit and Volunteer Management and became one of only 20 certified Canadian coaches in Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. In 2018 she was recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals as a trainer.
Board Director
Danait advocates for marginalized groups in the Windsor Essex Community and has been working with clients for over 15 years. She helps to empower women and girls from diverse groups by providing employment training, networking opportunities, and educating women to become leaders in their community. Working in initiatives focused on motivating, empowering, and helping youth is the highlight of her career and her passion.
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