Ambassadors of Compassion Canada is an innovative emotional resiliency-building program that helps students work through real-life issues and equips them with the critical skills needed to navigate and succeed through life’s inevitable challenges.
The program is scientifically validated and proven to improve emotional health, academic performance, and social behaviour, while reducing negative or destructive patterns.
AOCCS Canada final Honour Event – May 29 2026
On May 29, 2026, students, educators, leaders and community partners gathered at FLEX Academy in Kelowna to celebrate the successful wrap-up of the Ambassadors of Compassion program and its exciting reintroduction into Canada.
We extend our deepest gratitude to FLEX Academy, Central Okanagan Public Schools, Westbank First Nation, Kleos Open Learning and everyone who helped bring this initiative to life.
We were also honoured to welcome Robb Nash and his award-winning team, who travelled all the way from Manitoba to share their powerful message of hope, purpose and resilience with our young people.
Our Heartfelt Thanks to Buzz Marketing
Ambassadors of Compassion Canada extends our sincere gratitude to Buzz Marketing for their extraordinary generosity, creativity, and belief in the power of compassion.
From capturing our Kelowna Kickoff Event on February 25, 2026, editing and providing us a reel with all our raw footage, to doing the same for our Honour Event on May 29, 2026, the Buzz Marketing team has generously donated countless hours of professional production, videography, editing, and creative support. Their team has helped us tell the story of Ambassadors of Compassion through beautifully produced highlight reels, event footage, and in-studio interviews that now form part of our educational curriculum and storytelling initiatives.
Their willingness to invest their time, talent, expertise, and resources has enabled us to share the impact of this program with schools, families, community leaders, sponsors, and future partners across Canada.
We are deeply grateful for their partnership and for their commitment to helping us inspire the next generation of compassionate leaders.
Thank you, Buzz Marketing, for helping us amplify hope, resilience, and compassion throughout our communities.
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of students showed increased emotional resilience
(Independent evaluation)
students served across North America
Canadian students in the original BC pilot
(Lower Mainland · 2009–2015)
Independent evaluation conducted by Dr. Wayne Hammond, Founder of the Calgary Resiliency Institute.
Princpal Jeanette Garza discusses her middle school, the plug and play and the amazing transformation of her student who was committed to a gang life.
This is real impact: confidence, emotional intelligence, resilience, and healthier relationships.In this powerful and genuine testimony, a young man shares how completing the Ambassadors of Compassion program twice changed the way he sees himself, his relationships, and his future. Through practical life skills, emotional awareness, and character development, Ambassadors of Compassion equips youth to: Build confidence and healthy self-esteem Strengthen communication and relationships Develop resilience and emotional intelligence Show up with integrity in life, work, and community This is not theory. This is real impact—shared in the words of a young person who has lived it. When youth are given the tools to understand themselves and others, they don’t just survive—they thrive. 👉 Learn more about the program and how to support youth across Canada:
CO PRODUCED WITH CANADA AND THE US- WITH CANADIAN TEACHERS PRESENT. recent highlights of our recent work in California, where Ambassadors of Compassion Canada Society (AOCCS) and TFC Billie Jo Aasen partnered with Ambassadors of Compassion U.S., Rotary International, and Las Positas College to deliver a powerful youth resilience kickoff experience. Ambassadors of Compassion is a prevention-based mental and emotional resilience program that helps youth build empathy, confidence, leadership skills, and emotional stability through structured mentorship and community collaboration. To date, the program has impacted over 100,000 students internationally, including our original Canadian pilot from 2009–2015. AOCCS is now returning and expanding across Canada, beginning in Kelowna, BC, February 25 2026 to address the growing mental-health challenges facing youth. This video captures the heart, scale, and impact of our kickoff model — showing how communities, educators, business leaders, and volunteers come together to support youth in a transformational 12-week journey.–
SEE WHAT CANADA IS UP TO
Who We Are
Ambassadors of Compassion Canada is an innovative emotional resiliency-building program that helps students work through real-life issues and equips them with the critical skills needed to navigate and succeed through life’s inevitable challenges.
Our Program
Ambassadors of Compassion Canada offers a 12-week program for middle and high school students focused on emotional resiliency, character-building, and leadership development.
Each program includes:
– Kickoff event
– Weekly small group sessions
– Guided journals
– Medals, and certificates
– A community give-back project
– Red carpet celebration
– Optional parent engagement component
The program is customizable to fit the needs of each school.
Upcoming Events
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Kelowna Events, Oct 23 and 24th
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Some of the 57 pro and college teams, and over 100 caring corporations, that have helped along the way.
One of Ambassadors of Compassion’s differentiators is our unique and proven ability to convene businesses, sports teams, entertainment, nonprofits, local government, civic groups, education, and the media around the cause of serving our youth.
STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS.
Convening to Support and Serve
Some of the individuals who have helped along the way
Jerry Colangelo
Former Owner, Phoenix Suns / Arizona Diamondbacks
“The Ambassadors of Compassion program is a perfect vehicle to create lasting change. I encourage all that have access to the program to use it.”
Wayne Huizenga Jr.
President, Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Former owner of the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins
“The Ambassadors of Compassion Journey challenges and inspire youth to leave the past behind and reach out to their full potential in life.”
Spencer Tillman
Ambassadors of Compassion Coach, FOX Sports and former CBS Sports Analyst, Captain of the Super Bowl XXIV Champion San Francisco 49ers
“Ambassadors of Compassion build leaders. That’s why I’m involved.”
Craig Cheek
Former Vice President, Nike Inc.
“At Nike we were obsessed and relentless about creating the best product for athletes. Ambassadors of Compassion is striving to make athletes better by addressing personal issues that are often the difference between a great and mediocre team success.”
Clark Hunt
Co-Owner, Chairman, and CEO of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs and a founding investor-owner in Major League Soccer.
Admiral Mark Fitzgerald
A retired United States Navy admiral. The former Commander, of United States Naval Forces Europe, Africa, Naples.
“The core values of the military dovetail perfectly with the values of Ambassadors of Compassion program.”
Lee Roy Mitchell
Cinemark Founder / Executive Chairman
“Ambassadors of Compassion build leaders. That’s why I’m involved.”
Mario Lopez
Television Host and Actor
“I want to encourage you on your journey right now because I’m becoming an Ambassador of Compassion”
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Organization: Ambassadors of Compassion Canada Society
Address: #404 – 1688 152 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4N2
Email: candace.chaput@aoclife.org
Phone: 604-560-8886
We acknowledge that Ambassadors of Compassion Canada operates on the unceded, traditional, and ancestral territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen Nations. We honour their enduring connection to the land, waters, and community