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Our programs help women transition towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community. Programs include: the Suiting Program which outfits women in professional attire for job interviews and employment; the Dress Rehearsal program where clients go through a mock interview and feedback session and can get assistance with resume/cover letter writing; and the Professional Women’s Group (PWG) which offers women ongoing support as they successfully transition into the workforce.

Dress for Success Vancouver is a registered Canadian charity which strives to promote the economic independence of financially disadvantaged women throughout the Greater Vancouver. The organization believes that every woman, regardless of her background or circumstances, has the potential to succeed. We help to clear obstacles and to foster the employ-ability of women who are determined to become financially self sufficient. We provide professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Empower underprivileged Hispanic women through integral wellness education and skills for economic growth to improve their own and their families' wellbeing.

AIR was established in 1993 with the mission of implementing environmental education programs, Sustainable Farming methods, building efficient stoves and planting millions of trees with low-income rural families in Central America. The impact of this mission is to prevent lung disease, reduce soil erosion, improve food crops and nutrition, prevent deadly mudslides, while sequestering carbon and protecting the gift of the Earth.

Days for Girls is turning periods into pathways: We increase access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating Social Entrepreneurs, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls.

For 35 years, the CCR has been the national voice on refugee protection and newcomer settlement in Canada, educating the public and promoting policies and programs that respect the rights of refugees and immigrants. With a membership of over 170 organizations serving refugees and immigrants, the CCR provides a place where individuals concerned about protecting refugees and supporting newcomers can respond to challenges in solidarity. Through policy-analysis, research, public education, networking opportunities, and advocacy through media and government relations, we are active on a range of important issues including: Barriers to family reunification Delays in processing of privately sponsored refugees Trafficking of women and girls Refugee determination system Refugee resettlement Immigration detention Integration of immigrants and refugees Newcomers' access to services People without status Rights of children Newcomer youth Anti-racism LGBT refugees

To provide free of charge insulin and disease management supplies to those with diabetes who otherwise would go without these life saving provisions. In short, the organization collects in date, unopened, supplies from individuals or organizations in the USA and, following careful inspection, delivers them to disadvantaged regions to be utilized by those in need. IFL-USA is fully licensed by the State of Florida to both receive and distribute medications for this purpose, and is insured for its activities. All donations to the organization are tax deductible in accordance with regulations.

The ICC, a national non-profit organization, was founded by the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson in 2005 as her legacy project at the conclusion of her mandate as Canada's 26th Governor General. Clarkson co-chairs the ICC with internationally renowned writer John Ralston Saul.