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Our mission embraces our ideals. It provides a direction for change, a foundation for the formulation of policy, and a philosophy for the conduct of our affairs.

The Foundation of SJS & NTC has a mission for today: to raise funds, coordinate fundraising activities, and manage investments to meet the operating expenses of the Seminary and College. Newman Theological College and St. Joseph Seminary provide a foundation of theological understanding for both religious and lay leaders. Whatever their calling--ordained priests or lay ministers in churches; chaplains in hospitals, the military or prisons; teachers in the Catholic school system; or one of many ministries in the secular world--our graduates depend upon your contribution toward their development and work.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts seeks to enhance the quality of life for constituencies in the region by providing first class cultural and educational programming in world-class facilities, and to serve as a catalyst for the community's social and economic development.

At the Learning Centre children with dyslexia aquire reading skills. Services and programs provided by the Learning Centre help improve a child's attitude toward reading and, of greater importance, toward school and themselves. The Learning Centre tutors children individually with a program that accomodates their specific learning differences in a one-on-one setting by specially trained tutors. There is no cost to the child or the family. The Learning Centre is all-inclusive and promotes diversity amongst individuals. All children and youth who qualify for the program will be accepted regardless of race, colour or creed.

The Paré Foundation is a family foundation established by Alphonse Paré and Lucy Griffith’s nine children. In commemoration of Alphonse and Lucy’s dedication to education, the Foundation was set up to support schools and families in Canada and abroad. As of 2007, the foundation’s activities have focused on achieving this in Sub-Saharan Africa (in Malawi since 2005), with newer projects in Bolivia, Israel, and Haiti.

The Mockingbird Foundation broadens access and educational opportunities for young people in music and the musical arts.

Established in 1970, the Miriam Foundation supports rehabilitative, vocational, residential services and programs that foster increased socialization and community integration for children and adults living with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders. The Foundation, through the Lou Greenberg association also owns and manages 19 adapted community homes which offer a caring and supportive environment and promote inclusion. The Miriam Foundation also supports educational initiatives of a national scope through its Abe Gold Learning & Research Centre, including conferences and training and a bilingual national web portal (Autism Central). The Miriam Foundation publishes Exceptional Family, a national resource magazine for Parents and caregivers of children with cognitive and physical special needs. The Miriam Foundation also funds the Trampoline Programme, an early intensive therapeutic programme for children with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability.

The ACT Foundation is the national charitable organization that is establishing CPR and defibrillator training programs in Canadian high schools.

The Scholarship Foundation was established in 1993 as a registered charitable organization and renamed the Lampe Foundation in 2010. It aims to support the education of men and women in our community and to encourage continuation of studies. We believe that educating people enables them to contribute meaningfully to our society, both in their chosen career and their family life.

The Wyland Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world's ocean, waterways, and marine life. The foundation encourages environmental awareness by bringing communities together and inspiring thousands of people each year to become more positive, solution-oriented stewards of our global marine resources.

CSK Foundation is dedicated to providing students with the necessary tools and resources to achieve their goals. Our foundation is committed to promoting personal growth, innovative thinking, and community service across sports, math, robotics, book authoring, and other areas. We believe that every student deserves an inclusive environment where they can develop critical skills and gain valuable experience.