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HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP: There are as many ways your donation can help support LIFT and independent filmmaking in Canada as there are films out there to be made. In response to our donors requests to help with specific areas we've outlined four categories you can choose to make a simple donation to: - LIFT Capital Fund (towards capital purchases) - LIFT Operating Endowment (this permanently held trust with the Ontario Arts Foundation ensures long-term operational stability) - LIFT Commissioning Fund (this fund helps LIFT commission new work by emerging and established Canadian Filmmakers). - Community and Youth Projects (Support our hands-on filmmaking programs for youth and community members). If you wish to make a donation to establish an award for filmmakers, specifically support another part of the organization, or donate equipment please contact the LIFT office directly at 416.588.6444. Chris Kennedy -Executive Director for the LIFT board, staff and membership.

Leap of Joy our non-profit organization offers dance and theater arts after school and summer camp enrichment programs to underprivileged children in underserved schools in Austin, Tx. Our teachers enrich the lives of children by not only providing mentorship, academic excellence, fight obesity with proper nutrition but emphasize the importance of physical activity by teaching dance, creative movement and performing arts at no charge to their families. Our goal is to give these children a sense of their own value and a window to see the opportunities that are available by working hard and making wise choices. Uppermost importance to us is creating a positive and safe environment where kids can take a Leap of Joy with Self-Esteem.

The Roots of Music empowers the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of our city. Our goal is to provide our kids with the resources they need to lead positive, productive, self-reliant lives.

The International Museum of Dance fosters shared human experience through the understanding, exploration, and participation in the art and language of dance. IMOD is redefining the scope of a traditional museum through online and in-person experiences that celebrate, integrate, and teach dance across communities, cultures, and generations worldwide. IMOD is building this vibrant, inclusive ecosystem in partnership with notable artists, educators, technology innovators, and cultural institutions, elevating the diversity, interconnectedness, and cultural impact of an indispensable universal art form.

Helping students find music through the generosity of others.

Voices of Note inspires dialogue and drives social equity through artistic excellence. We dream of a community united through our music.

Present new theatrical works and new takes on classic theatrical works to the community, and encourage professional growth for actors, directors, writers, designers and technicians.

Quilt of Belonging,one of Canada's most powerful and comprehensive art projects, shows that there is "A Place for All" in the fabric of society. This 120 foot long textile mosaic is a richly hued portrait of the human family. Its 263 blocks portray the rich cultural legacies of all the First Peoples in Canada and every nation of the world. The astonishing range of materials and their stories connect the threads of our past to the limitless possibilities of our future. Over 1 million visitors have seen the Quilt in exhibitions across Canada and the United States. It was recently featured at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and the G20 Summit in Toronto. Our books, and website, popular with people of all ages and from all walks of life, have created an impact around the world. The Quilt project offers the world hope and a vision of how people can live together in harmony.