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In 1968, a group of concerned citizens saw a need in this community and formed the Society of Organized Services. SOS is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization caring for people by offering services and resources not otherwise adequately provided within District 69.

Family Services of Peel was established in 1971 as a non-profit, charitable agency to provide family and community support services for the people of Peel. As a multi-service agency, we provide professional counselling, support for victims of abuse, employment support services, supports for people with developmental disabilities and education programs. Sensitive to cultural social diversity, we are a community-based agency that works to strengthen individuals and families through guidance, coaching, mentoring, education and support, whether in groups, family meetings or one-to-one sessions.

YMCA of Cape Breton Established in 1886, the YMCA of Cape Breton is the oldest, most diverse charity on Cape Breton Island. The YMCA is a volunteer driven, charitable organization serving all areas of Cape Breton Island. We operate facilities in Sydney, Glace Bay, Port Hawkesbury and Ironville. Our Values The YMCA of Cape Breton is committed to practicing and demonstrating the core values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring in all aspects of the organization

OUR BASIC BELIEFS We understand that violence impacts the primary victims, family members and future generations. Ending violence and providing quality and accessible service is a community responsibility. We believe all women and their children have a right to: 1. live a life free of violence, 2. be treated with respect and dignity, 3. access services that meet their individual and diverse needs, 4. be provided with accurate and timely information so they can make informed choices. We believe service providers have an obligation to: 1. work in partnership and collaboration with other community agencies, 2. honour each other’s uniqueness and similarities, 3. participate and share in each other’s community events, celebrations and causes, 4. actively engage the public in awareness and education, 5. challenge the community to support anti-racism/anti-oppression work.

Adults with disabilities are the foundation of our community. It is through their inspiration that we follow our commitment to those with disabilities and strive to provide ever more opportunities for their continued growth and security. Developmental disabilities include autism, Down’s syndrome, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and others. L’Arche makes a lifetime commitment to accompany all community members with developmental disabilities throughout their lives. This lifetime commitment ensures that the L’Arche community remains a unique example of inclusiveness and belonging where the dignity of all people is affirmed and celebrated. The L’Arche community’s approach to inclusive living is tantamount to the family dynamic where each L’Arche house is a home and each member of the family (persons with and without developmental disabilities) is nurtured to fulfill his or her own potential.

The Textile Museum of Canada (TMC) is the only museum in Canada dedicated to the collection, exhibition and documentation of textiles from around the world. The collection represents more than 11,000 artifacts from over 200 countries and regions. Creating meaningful childhood education and life-long learning experiences is an important part of the TMC’s role and responsibility in the community. The Museum has a broad constituency, and serves a culturally and artistically diverse audience. The TMC presents curated exhibitions of the work of Canadian and international artists, historic and ethnographic artifacts from its collection, as well as loans from other institutions and private individuals. Educational activities constantly enliven the gallery space and deepen the visitor’s appreciation and understanding of the artwork.

Ontario March of Dimes is one of the largest charitable rehabilitation organizations in Ontario, providing a wide range of services across the province to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. Our consumers include those who have cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-polio syndrome, and people who have acquired their disability through injury, or have experienced a stroke. We help people find jobs, acquire wheelchairs and other assistive devices, provide recreation programs to those who are socially isolated, and so much more.

Our objective is to expand our YMCA in order to assist our community with providing enhanced family-based recreational opportunities for Kingston area residents. Specifically, our project will: 1. Increase the capacity of our community to offer water-based activities for all ages. 2. Enhance our ability to deliver quality learn-to-swim programs for both able-bodied individuals and children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 3. Update and expand our current recreation-focused programs for families and individuals looking to be physically active.

Calgary Family Services develops and implements programs that are holistic and serve the city of Calgary throughout all life cycles. Services are designed to: enhance individual and family relationships; help children reach their full potential; engage older adults in contributing to their communities and assist vulnerable citizens to maintain their dignity and respect. Individuals, families and communities turn to us for support through childhood, adulthood and elderhood. Calgary Family Services takes pride in its stable yet growing integrated community presence and partnerships. It consistently seeks opportunities to work with others. The agency's positive impact on the community is due to its ability to anticipate and to be responsive to community needs, as well as its willingness to be flexible and continually evolve activities to ensure effectiveness and relevance.

"We Conserve". It's a statement of commitment to a healthier environment. It's also the name of our initiative to build a stronger conservation movement in Ontario. The Conservation Council of Ontario is a provincial association of organizations and individual conservation leaders who seek to promote conservation solutions and values in Ontario. We offer several choices for your donations: ONTARIO FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION ($100+): Add your name to the list of Friends! 1000 friends will help buidl a united conservation movement across Ontario. GENERAL CONTRIBUTION: Help create conservation campaigns and community-oriented programs to connect people with conservation solutions. SMART GROWTH: support the Ontario Smart Growth Network and help stop sprawl, save prime farmland and significant natural areas and make Ontario's cities, towns and communities people-centred, efficient, and healthy.

The Epilepsy Association of Calgary is a charitable organization that provides Support Services to anyone with, or concerned with epilepsy. We also provide Community Education on epilepsy, seizure recognition and first aid, and importantly - attempt to eliminate fear and stigma that have commonly surrounded epilepsy. A number of volunteer opportunites are also available. The Epilepsy Association of Calgary operates a satellite office in Red Deer, Alberta to serve Central Albertans affected by epilepsy. Contact information for the satellite office can be found on our website.

The Friends of Point Pelee are a co-operating association with Point Pelee National Park in Leamington Ontario Canada. We were formed to provide services, resources and support for research, education and ecological integrity preservation in and around the park. We operate a number of visitor services inside the park, such as the Nature Nook (the store in the Visitor Centre), the canoe & bicycle rentals and the Cattail Cafe (at the Marsh Boardwalk). We also operate the transit system that shuttles visitors from the Visitor Centre to the Tip. The proceeds from sales and services support our operations as well as the Parks Canada Mandate and Point Pelee National Park initiatives.