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The Literacy Council of Durham Region is a charitable, non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to increasing literacy in the Durham Region. Guided by the principle of Each One, Teach One, volunteer tutors and staff members identify individual learner needs and design learning activities to help meet goals related to independence, employment or further education/training. The Literacy Council has been in operation since 1980 and provides an essential service within the region, with a recent International Adult Literacy Survey indicating that 1 out of 5 adults in the Durham Region need help with reading and writing. Since 2005 the Council has worked with over 420 learners and delivered 16,409 hours of direct literacy instruction. Without the generous support of funders and volunteers, the Council would not be able to help adult learners reach their goals and enrich their lives. Please consider making a donation today.

In 2006, the LHSQ inaugurated the Morrin Centre. This new cultural centre is located in a historic building that has housed the LHSQ’s library since 1868. In December 2004, ownership of the building was transferred to the Society, which is now breathing life into spaces unoccupied for over a century. Library services have been improved and new cultural services implemented. The Morrin Centre currently offers a wide range of activities including readings by prominent authors, discussion groups on a variety of stimulating topics, writing workshops, poetry classes, theatre and much more.

London Christian Elementary School, is located in London, Ontario, Canada. LCES is committed to providing quality, Christian education in the London area. We are active in seeking to be Christ’s light and showcase his love to those around us.

The Institute is presently staffed by Director Gordon Rixon, S.J., Associate Director Michael Vertin and three full-time editors: Robert Croken, S.J., Michael Shields, S.J. and Daniel Monsour. Robert Doran continues to lead the Collected Works project as General Editor from his new position at Marquette University. Murray McCarthy, Adrienne Pereira, Georgina Rooney and other members of the Regis College staff provide invaluable administrative support. The Institute works collaboratively with other centers around the world that preserve, promote, develop and implement the thought of Lonergan. The directors and staff always welcome suggestions and feedback from their colleagues.

Lunchbox Theatre celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2010 and is conveniently located at the base of the Calgary Tower. Well known for providing Calgarians a place to enjoy live theatre during their lunch hour, Lunchbox Theatre is a professional company that produces seven plays per year as well as an Emerging Director Showcase and the Suncor Energy Stage One Festival. Lunch hour performances take place Monday through Saturday at 12:10, Friday evening “Happy Hour” performance at 6:10 pm and a Saturday evening “Date Night” performance at 7:30 pm Lunchbox Theatre is the most prolific producer of one-act plays in Canada. Since the inception of the Suncor Energy Stage One Festival, Lunchbox Theatre has developed close to 200 new Canadian works by over 100 playwrights with more than half of those receiving their world premieres at Lunchbox Theatre.

The Lunenburg Heritage Society establish in 1972 has contributed much to the Town of Lunenburg. Some of our current activities include: The Knaut-Rhuland House Museum, an 18th century residence. The site is designated as a National, Provincial and Municipal Heritage Site. The Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival is one of North America's premier contemporary Folk Art shows. The Heritage House Tour takes place every second year. The Heritage Bandstand Concert Series provides musical entertainment, and serves as a focal point for civic activities throughout the year. The Heritage Quilt, in 2003, the Society commissioned fabric artist Laurie Swim to design and create a lasting artwork to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Town. Publications, the Society underwrites the publication and marketing of several books, cards, pamphlets and posters of historical interest.

The Women’s Art Association of Canada is a registered not-for-profit organization managed by a volunteer executive and comprised of about 200 members. The Women's Art Association of Canada continues to fulfill the mission established 125 years ago and awards annual scholarships to assist students in various fields of the Arts. Currently 13 scholarships are given to schools such as the National Ballet School, the Royal Conservatory of Music, the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, the Ontario College of Art and Design, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advance Learning and George Brown The City College. The first Women's Art Association Scholarship was granted in 1947 to the Ontario College of Art, which was, in fact, the first scholarship for the College. Funding for scholarships comes from a combination of public donations, bequests and revenues from various volunteer-run art and cultural events.

Operating as DanceWorks, we are Toronto's leading presenter of Canada's independent dance artists and its longest running contemporary dance series. For 33 years, DanceWorks has presented inspired work by gifted creators. An exciting, innovative and nationally accalimed platform, we believe that dance illuminates, engages and transforms all who participate.

Qurbani Darul Uloom Press Release (Toronto, Ontario) Darul Uloom Bownmanville, a division of Madresa Ashraful Uloom, has arranged Qurbani (Udhiyya) to be done in Canada in order to benefit students studying Islam at the Darul Uloom. The sacrificed sheep/lamb meat will be distributed and utilized at the Darul Uloom Bowmanville boarding school. Cost is only $220 with tax-deductible receipt provided by M.A. Uloom, which has been running two Islamic schools in Toronto and recently purchased a 110 acre boarding school as a Darul Uloom/Islamic University. Darul Uloom started operating September 2005 and currently has close to 100 male students boarding. Later in 2006, a female stream will start with boarding facilities.

Accountable to the communities we serve; our professional live theatre challenges audiences, stirs emotions, promotes educational opportunities, and builds partnerships. Our region is culturally enriched and more enticing to newcomers because of the integrity and innovation of Magnus Theatre. Through fiscal responsibility, astute marketing, and vigorous fund development, we uphold the principal of affordability, accessibility, and responsiveness to the community.

Chebucto Connections (also known as Chebucto Community Development Association (CCDA)) is a charitable organization made up of local volunteers, that engages the community in making their neighbourhoods vibrant healthy places to live and work. We add value to community by helping others help themselves We have been helping people build connections to build community, with a focus on individual and community strenghts and assets, since 1985.

Peace Festival A yearly Peace Festival is organized in our local neighbourhood.. Community-building activities Community meals, special events, organized outings and activities draw people out of isolation and rebuild personal support networks. Community student residence Near Montreal’s four major universities, it offers lodging in a community living and peace church context. There will also be opportunities for volunteering with Maison de l'amitié programs. Community space We offer low cost rental (or free) community space to our local community for meetings or events. Pastoral Refugee Support Network This program is develops a support network for communities of faith where many of the members struggle with having been suddenly uprooted and having experienced organized violence or torture. Skills acquisition Second language classes, on the job training and volunteer experience are all available at MA. Sponsorship Program Greening Duluth Project