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We are an institution founded in 1953, in Mexicali BC, Mexico, under the direction of the Trinitarian Sisters, we serve girls and young women who have been abused or are at risk in their communities. We focus in offering them protection, safeguarding their dignity and rights while giving them the opportunity to make a change in their lives. Our mission is to be an open door to hope, giving girls and young women the opportunity of a new life. WELCOMING without condition, ORIENTING those who are confused, LOOKING for those who are lost, CELEBRATING their achievements, TEACHING the path that leads them to their own fulfillment and happiness, FREEING them from any slavery, LIFTING UP those who have fallen, ACCOMPANYING them in their fight to regain their dignity and SENDING them to announce the good news of their lives. We make them feel loved and respected. We teach them values by setting the example: honesty, integrity, humility, empathy, respect, tolerance, patience, truthfulness, responsibility, discipline, and hard work are some of which we practice. Our Vision is to be a home with appropriate and dignified spaces that allow the practice of the necessary activities and programs where the girls can discover the treasure that they carry within, we do this by helping them maximize their potential by discovering their talents and capabilities so they can achieve social re-integration when they are ready to leave our home. During their time in our school the girls continue their education and receive professional psychological attention. We work in conjunction with institutions in the area with whom we have agreements that certify that the girls have comply with the Government Educational requirements. Some girls are allowed to attend school out of our home, others receive home schooling, either because they are behind their regular school grade or need special attention. That is why we also offer government approved home education programs. We follow up with each case until the girls succeed and get their school diploma. To assure the girls not only have an academic development, we also offer different workshops so they can have an alternative career path when leaving the house, they can choose between, Cosmetology, Seamstress, and Artisanship. They also learn English and take IT courses. We are very proud to be able to say that over the years we have rescued from the streets over 320 girls, we have formed more than 70 community leaders and over 50 of our girls have been able to form their own family.

Waladi could be your child, your grandchild, your niece or nephew, and the kid next door. Waladi, which means “my child” in Arabic, is everyone’s child. As the old African proverb goes, “it takes a village to raise a child.” Waladi is the brainchild of Simon Kattar, Executive Chef and co-owner of à la Carte Kitchen Inc., in Toronto. It is a registered charity dedicated to providing an education to children at home and around the world

OUR MISSION.Our primary mission is to help children growing up in institutionalized homes prepare for life outside the home once they reach the age of 18. We offer support programs that increase a child's opportunity to become a productive and financially independent young adult in their community. This means helping kids develop and hone critical skills such as language, writing, digital literacy, etc., and ultimately increase confidence levels that can lead to new opportunities and choices in the future. Providing tutoring support, internship opportunities, as well as guidance on university/technical school options will offer children another critical layer of support as they start to make plans for their future. Developed skill sets, solid communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of their options will help set kids on the right path towards successful independence. This is no easy task for any child, but it can prove especially challenging for kids without continual 1:1 attention. It is our hope that by providing educational and mentoring-based support, we will be improving their overall chances.

Rural Family Connections is a registered charity, serving families in Ottawa's rural south since 1979. Our 3 core programs as follows: 1. Metcalfe Cooperative Nursery School: Through MCNS we offer morning programs for Toddlers and Preschoolers in a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. For over 30 years we have been giving children a first preschool experience they will fondly remember. 2. Metcalfe Home Daycare Agency: Licensed through the Ministry of Education, we have 20+ years offering Licensed Child care in the homes of carefully selected providers. 3. Live and Learn Resource Centre: A welcoming meeting place for parents and childcare providers to exchange ideas, meet new friends and access resources, while providing a stimulating setting for babies and preschoolers. We offer playgroups for babies and preschoolers, Infant massage & baby sign training, a kindergarten readiness program, prenatal classes and a variety of other services and resources.

We pursue these goals through many activities (approx. 100 per year): Monthly Story Swap/ open mic Bi-weekly Stories and Tea Regular series at NAC Fourth Stage Billings Estate National Historic Site Bytown Museum Ottawa Storytellers Festival, Children's Festival Monthly “edgy” series for young performers Outreach performances in schools, community halls and centres, seniors’ homes, etc. Professional development for storytellers

CODAR truly makes dreams come true for all animals rescued through our organization. We save animals from high kill shelters throughout the east coast states. We do not have a physical location for you to see our pets. All rescued animals are placed into our network of foster homes, vetted, and given the proper care, love and attention they deserve, until they find the forever family they so desperately need.

Citadel Theatre is committed to producing exciting, compelling, emotionally and intellectually rich work of the highest caliber by bringing together gifted professionals from all theatrical disciplines. Citadel seeks to provide a home for an audience that wants to experience powerful works of insight and complexity, works that illuminate the challenges and joys of the human experience. In doing this citadel seeks to provide a creative haven for passionate, visionary directors, writers, actors and designers dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of professionalism.

The mission of the Skirball Cultural Center is to explore the connections between four thousand years of Jewish heritage and the vitality of American democratic ideals. The Skirball welcomes and seeks to inspire people of every ethnic and cultural identity. Guided by memories and experiences, the Skirball aspires to build a society in which all can feel at home. The Skirball presents the experience of the Jewish people - their traditions, aspirations, and values - as a metaphor for the many immigrant groups that journey to America, strengthening the multicultural fabric of this society.

Mustard Seed International launches and sponsors ministries that reach children with the Gospel and raises them up as leaders. Our ministries throughout South East Asia and India include the formation and support of Christian schools, an acclaimed teacher-training center, homes for the care of children and community empowerment centers. We request financial support and prayers to enable us to bring transformative Christian education and discipleship to children in need, seeking to transform their entire communities with the hope of Christ.

In the country of D.R. Congo, where the average income is under $1.00 per day, a home was built to shelter orphaned children. Hope for Orphans – Congo is a Canadian registered charity that was established to provide food, clothes, school and first aid supplies, and the basic amenities of life for the children and adult caregivers living in the orphanage, Maison D”espoir pour Enfants de Kikamata (Childrens’ Centre for Hope) - Fondly referred to “Karibu” which in Swahili means “Welcome”.

The Riley Children's Foundation is dedicated to the health and well-being of Indiana children through its philanthropic leadership of Riley Hospital for Children, a renowned pediatric medical center and Indiana's only comprehensive children's hospital; Camp Riley, a nurturing recreational environment for children with special needs; and the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, the nation's only late-Victorian preservation that is open to the public, educating young and old on the life of James Whitcomb Riley, renowned as the "Hoosier Poet."

Jamie is one sponsor who saw the results of his sponsorship when he met his sponsored child in Ethiopia. "For us, the decision to sponsor Mestewet was easy. Today, she is a beautiful, bright and healthy little girl from Ethiopia. Not long ago I was able to visit Mestewet while stationed with the Canadian Forces in Addis Ababa. As the CCFC worker and I arrived at Mestewet’s mud-walled, thatch-roofed home, a smiling girl waved and excitedly announced our arrival to her mother. We sat in the darkness of their windowless home. They had nothing except one table and a few mattresses. Yet in Ethiopian tradition, Mestewet’s family welcomed us and gave us everything they had – including freshly roasted coffee! I was touched to see my family’s photo in amongst their few belongings. My mother had sent Mestewet some photos and I could see how proud she was to show her friends the pictures of her Canadian sponsors." CCFC matches Canadians with children in need. Please donate now.