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We offer: - Family caregiver support groups and coffee breaks facilitated by trained volunteers - Educational workshops - Bi-monthly newsletter and monthly e-newsletter - Resource lending library of books, DVD's, videos and various handouts for pick up, mail out or emailing - Online resources posted on our website - 1 on 1 help navigating the system and links to other resources and supports - Resource Guide for Family Caregivers - Caregiver Wellness Booklet- a personal wellness journal - Medical Information Package - Educational Activities to Support Family Caregivers: Facilitator's Manual - Volunteer Ambassador Program: experienced family caregivers speak with community groups and organizations - Seminars for healthcare provider training programs and other organizations - "Lunch & Learns" for employees, human resources staff and management teams - connection with CABC (Caregiver Association of BC) and CCC (Canadian Caregiver Coalition)

Bialik Hebrew Day School is proud to offer a unique program rooted in our four Pillars: Academic Excellence, Jewish Values and Menschlechkeit, Ahavat Israel, and Accessibility. The school offers a challenging, multi-language curriculum whose breadth and depth are unparalleled. Students learn Hebrew, English, Yiddish, and French within our Jewish and general studies programs. Our scholastic standards are high and ours is a tradition with a 50+ year history of academic excellence, as demonstrated by our ongoing success in the provincial EQAO assessments. Bialik develops a living connection to, and a love of, Israel and Jewish culture. We welcome children in JK through grade 8 from a broad spectrum of Jewish affiliation and observance. We offer a Before and After School Care Program as well as financial assistance from JK to grade 8. Your contribution will go directly towards ensuring that students in need receive subsidies.

Heartspeak provides a platform to share your story & connect with others. Heartspeakers from all walks of life contribute and share stories that inspire (spanning ability, race, culture, socio-economic status, faith, age) and lessons learned. Heartspeak integrates topics confronting youth today—relationships, mental health, school life, transitions, mental health, addictions, safety, equity/inclusion, social justice (rights of children and youth), finding purpose, and navigating career paths. Heartspeak themes address Aboriginal issues, disabilities, homelessness, gender/sexual minorities (LGBTQI), racism, bullying/violence. Heartspeak learning resources/services bring greater understanding of the issues confronting youth today and provides a vehicle for educators/school staff (teachers, principals, superintendents); children & youth (grades 4-12/post-secondary);parents/families/siblings; community youth organizations’ to spark dialogue and share solutions.

The Children's Book Bank provides free books and literacy support to low- income children in the greater Toronto area from its storefront location in Regent Park. The Children’s Book Bank is like a magical children’s bookstore, except that books are given free of charge to children and their families. We believe that book ownership is essential to early literacy and a life-long love of reading. Unfortunately, studies show that many low-income families cannot afford to purchase books. At the same time, many families and organizations have quality children’s books that they no longer need. Our organization connects demand and supply to ensure that all children can experience the joy, dignity and enrichment associated with book ownership. Since opening in May 2008, we have provided over 450 000 free books to children in low-income Toronto neighborhoods. For more information, please visit our website at www.childrensbookbank.com.

CompassioNet Impact Development Canada collaborates with partners in Puerto Vallarta, to mitigate poverty and its effects in the communities in and around the city of Puerto Vallarta. Winter 2014: 2 homes built and purchased materials for 2 more, plus paid for land for a family to build, ESL classes and tutoring, and micro-enterprise loans given. In 2013 4 homes built, ESL classes and tutoring, library continues to grow. In 2012, built one home, grew the library and gave ESL classes. In 2011, financially supported two families to build their own homes. In 2010 CIDC paid to connect sewer services for 15 homes on Madre Selva. Ongoing activities include: - Home construction for the poor; - Supporting education and training opportunities; - Books and materials for small neighbourhood libraries; - Interest-free micro-enterprise loans for small business start-ups; - Interest-free loans to buy materials to improve, purchase or build homes for families.

Services We are committed to your success in becoming a fully engaged and integrated member of the Peel community. We do this by providing high quality, innovative educational programs and settlement support services. Our learning Centre transcends beyond individual growth to form a unique and enhanced culture of collaboration within the Peel community. Counseling We provide settlement information and referrals. Community Connections Immigrants(youth,adults and seniors)are assisted in establishing professional and social networks and engaging in their local community. English Language Training provides English language instruction to adult immigrants. Start a Business Develop and start your own business in Canada with our help. Look for Employment Understand Canada’s workplace environment and find a job. Co-op and Volunteering Gain Canadian work experience and volunteer hours. Child Care While in our classes, know that your child is safe and happy.

Programs: Energy Literacy Platform:Student Energy is currently building the first ever highly engaging Global Energy Literacy Platform designed to create unbiased, interesting energy information. Student Icons: Student Icons is quarterly award and recognition program to highlight two amazing students through a partnership with a group of media outlets. International Student Energy Summit (ISES): In 3 events, ISES has rapidly established itself as the pre-eminent student-driven energy conference globally. ISES is an elite forum where top students from around the world learn, discuss and connect. This success was personally recognized by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in June of 2013: http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6899 Regional Summits: The Regional Summits take the purpose and passion of the ISES and implement this in a regional format. In 2014, the Regional Summits will take place in Mexico City, Aberdeen, New York, Cape Town and Shanghai.

Founded in 1985, AboutFace promotes and enhances mental and emotional well-being of individuals with facial differences and their families through peer and social support, information, educational and experiential programs, and public awareness. We serve children, adults and families affected by facial differences both congenital and acquired; health care, social service, and dental professionals; and educators across Canada and around the world. We invite you to join our community of support! Key AboutFace Programs and Services Include: -Newborn CARES Program - Facing It Together -Camp Trailblazers for Youth ages 10 to 18 -Adult and Parent Monthly Support Telephone Workshop Series -Peer Support, Networking & Connections -Adult Retreat for affected individuals 24 years old and older -Elementary School Programs to help educators teach about differences, acceptance with openness and respect -Leadership & Life Skills Retreat for young adults ages 19 to 24

Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. GiGi’s Playhouse programs  are a place for parents/caregivers to share ideas and network with one another. We invite caregivers to communicate their needs, questions and concerns with one another, and promote connections to be made in support of each other. GiGi’s programs embrace the family and help aid the development of a healthy, successful relationship between parents, individuals with Down syndrome and siblings. GiGi’s Playhouse programs support families in developing high expectations for their son or daughter with Down syndrome. Many families are blindsided by a diagnosis of Down syndrome in pregnancy or at birth. GiGi’s programs aim to help parents overcome the diagnosis and maintain high expectations for their child to achieve success in social, educational and employment opportunities in the future.  Our staff and volunteers support parents in maintaining high expectations, even through challenging periods of time. By encouraging their child to follow routines and participate fully, parents take a big step in recognizing their child’s potential.

DanceWorks Chicago is committed to build a foundation for the individual artistic growth of dancers and choreographers, providing a laboratory from which early career artists propel themselves and the art form to a new level through training, collaboration, mentorship, and performance. Our commitment is to “Community” not “Company,” the Participatory, rather than the Proprietary. And having chosen this route, we are building a more robust dance community. Led with integrity by Co-founder and Artistic Director Julie Nakagawa, DanceWorks Chicago fills a niche in the dance ecosystem investing in and shining a spotlight on the individual artists. Dancers are encouraged to explore their technical capability as well as their artistic curiosity in an individualized and deeply personal approach with the goal of nurturing passionate, articulate artists able to make meaningful contributions to the art form. Choreographically, we look to uncover new voices while also embracing opportunities to connect with more established choreographers providing mentorship and perspective for all involved. Welcoming the public to engage with the DanceWorks family to build context around the work of art is both our pleasure and our duty as a good dance citizen.

Our Mission The mission of GVT is to create live, professional quality theatre in West Virginia and through theatre to enlighten, enrich and enliven the life of our Region. Who We Are: •We are a producing organization that is dedicated to sharing the connection between art and life with our community through the live, interactive voice of theatre. •We create work that speaks to the human spirit and work that entertains. •We are committed to the education of young people. •We are dedicated to developing new plays. •We are a unique rural arts group committed to excellence in live theatre. Goals •To produce theatre, here in rural West Virginia. •To develop new shows and to perform an eclectic choice of plays •To be a regional, residential theatre that combines talent from our community with professional talent. •To employ a core company of theatre artists. •To tour into schools and rural communities. •To be an artist-driven organization. •To provide quality programs for our area’s children and to teach them in theatre arts, self-worth and critical thinking. •To be a force in the economic growth of the Greenbrier Valley through our year-round programming.

The Lethbridge Public Library connects you to ideas at our two community gathering places, the Main Branch in the heart of downtown and The Crossings Branch in West Lethbridge Centre, as well as on our Bookmobile which travels across the City. We invite you to log on to our 24/7 accessible virtual library at www.lethlib.ca. Visit the Library to enjoy speakers, forums, music, symposiums, an art gallery, festivals, craft fairs, info sessions, current events discussions, free Wi-Fi and public use computers. Our youth programs begin with babes and extend right up to toddlers, tweens and teens. We have a vibrant adult literacy program at the Main Branch called 'Read On'. Your Library card gives you access to fabulous databases like Ancestry.ca and Mango. Use it to download your favourite eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines. Borrow DVDs from our amazing Blockbusters Collection and take a bestseller home today from the popular TopReads Collection. In 2012 730,460 people visted the Library.