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We are a volunteer group drawn from all walks of life, devoted to the preservation and advancement of the Aviary and the care and breeding of its birds. Since our start in 1992 we have gone on to become a registered charity in 2000.

The Actors' Fund of Canada is a registered charity that provides short-term financial aid to entertainment industry professionals working in theatre, film & TV, music and dance. Performers, creators, technical staff and other production team members can apply for help from the Fund which delivered over $460,000 in rent payments, grocery money, utility payments and other basic living expenses to clients in the last 12 months and over $4.5 million in the last 10 years. The Actors' Fund receives no government funding and is wholly sustained by support from individuals and entertainment industry organizations.

Who is “The Dam”? The Dam is a community based non-profit that utilizes a unique approach of coming alongside the youth in Meadowvale, Cooksville and Burlington. Three of our key programs that meet needs faced on a daily basis are: 1. Young Moms - for pregnant teens, young moms and their children 2. Outreach - reaching thousands of teens in their schools & in the community 3. Drop-in - which targets youth-at-risk and sees over 11,000 youth visits per year The DAM stands for: Develop: To provide opportunities for youth and young moms to reach their full potential. Assist: To be a resource, supporting youth and young moms as they make better choices. Mentor: To be a consistent, relational presence in the lives of youth and young moms.