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The Bill 7 Award Trust provides scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, 2-spirited and queer youth who are in financial need and are enrolled in their first program at any post-secondary institution in Ontario. It is named after the 1986 Ontario legislation that extended the protection of the Human Rights Code to lesbians and gay men. Bill 7 Award is directed and administered by a Board of Trustees made up of representatives from two community groups: Community One and Supporting Our Youth (a program of Sherbourne Health Centre). By building a capital trust fund, Bill 7 Award is able to leverage contributions that are made to provide scholarships for many years to come. In recent years, Bill 7 Award has been able to grant 4 awards of $2,000 each to very deserving LGBTT2SQ students. Donations may be designated to be invested in the capital fund, disbursed in the following year, or this decision can be left to the discretion of the trustees.

SPECT, or Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust, began with Christina Fast's vision of making a difference in West Africa. While volunteering on the Africa Mercy Ship, in Sierra Leone, Christina visited several local hospitals. The conditions she observed shocked her, and created within her a passion to "do something, as anything was better than nothing!" With the support of friends and family, SPECT was established and granted charitable status in the fall of 2013. Trustees of the organization include Olive Fast (chair), Jocelyn Wright (treasurer), and Torey Erdman (secretary). All donations go to supporting the mission of SPECT.

1. Receive donations and bequests and payout/disburse in accordance with donor's direction, for the benefit of the students of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board. 2. Provide post-secondary scholarships and bursaries to graduating and graduated students formerly under the Board's charge.

Since 1925, Emily Carr has been a leader and innovator in visual arts, design and media education. We stimulate our students to develop new and innovative ways of thinking and creating. At the same time, we help them to prepare themselves for life after school. At Emily Carr, we believe creativity is a force that is defining our world and is at the heart of our success. We need your help. Your support will fund a place where students can cultivate their passions, amplify their knowledge and transform themselves into creators of big ideas. In turn, they will place creativity and innovation at the centre of our city, economy and future. Thank you for your support! Contact Eva Bouchard, Acting Stewardship + Awards Officer 604.630.4553 or ebouchard@ecuad.ca.