OUR STORY
A Journey Rooted in Love, Justice, and Community
Unique Get Together Society walks a sacred path—one of service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to children with special needs, Indigenous peoples, Black communities, marginalized newcomers, and people of colour. At its heart is Debra Abraham, a woman whose journey has been shaped by nearly three decades of frontline work within traditional systems of care. Over time, she came to a painful truth: the very systems meant to help were too often designed to manage crises, not uplift people. Families were left cycling through short-term fixes with no lasting support, and children, especially those with complex needs, were too often left behind.
This realization became the spark for something transformative. In 2012, Debra and her son co-founded Unique Get Together Society, not as an organization, but as a movement—rooted in deep listening, built on love, and devoted to long-term, life-changing solutions. Together, they embraced a radically compassionate philosophy: don’t force children to change to fit the system—reshape the environment to fit the child. They created spaces where children were not judged or pathologized, but truly seen—where they could thrive, grow, and simply be.
As Debra’s work expanded to serve Indigenous, Black, and newcomer families, she came to understand that walking alongside these communities required more than empathy—it demanded cultural humility, respect, and accountability. With the guidance of Elder Dennis, a powerful spiritual teacher and leader, she entered into the ceremony, fasting and deep cultural learning. Through sweat lodges, Sundance, and Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Debra not only witnessed the resilience of Indigenous traditions—she was transformed by them. These experiences reaffirmed a truth that guides her every day: Healing happens in the community, on the land, and through connection to the spirit.
Debra’s leadership is rooted in the lived realities of those often pushed to the margins—families living in poverty, children with disabilities, racialized mothers, and immigrant communities striving to belong. Her work confronts systemic barriers with love and strategy, holding space for healing while calling for justice.
Today, Debra leads with both fire and grace. She is grounded in the wisdom of those who came before her and lifted by the dreams of those she serves. Her leadership is not about titles—it’s about trust. Her work is not just her job—it is her soul’s purpose.
Through Unique Get Together Society, Debra continues to walk hand-in-hand with families, to uplift children who have been overlooked, and to co-create a world where everyone—especially those most often forgotten—feels seen, valued, and empowered to heal.
OUR VISION
To create a safe and inclusive world where humanity celebrates diversity and embraces love for all our relations
OUR MISSION
To strengthen connections with the land, ourselves, and each other, creating a safe, inclusive space for social change
Our organization is upheld by six pillars that form our foundation: Love, Change, Community, Healing, Service, and Independence.
