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Lumberyard, one of the nation's leading contemporary performing arts institutions, serves the performing arts community and its audiences by providing multi-faceted opportunities for artists to develop new work. Unwavering in its commitment to assisting artists throughout the creative process, Lumberyard operates with a collaborative and generous spirit, one driven by this support for artists and appreciation for the audiences who value their work. Lumberyard's history goes back to 1999 when, thanks to founder and benefactor Solange MacArthur, it began as American Dance Institute (ADI), a dance school based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2010, after looking closely at the challenges facing the American contemporary dance field, ADI changed course to focus on artist-centered programs that include residency and performance opportunities. This new direction resulted in what is now Lumberyard's stellar reputation for providing this much needed support, with the Incubator residency program, introduced in 2011, especially praised. Lumberyard also serves emerging artists through its Solange MacArthur Award and Future Artists Initiative. In summer 2016, Lumberyard responded to artists' requests for residencies to culminate with a New York City performance season by launching Lumberyard/NYC, an initiative undertaken in collaboration with New York City theater spaces, which, to this day, not only supports artists but also serves audiences who, at affordable ticket prices, have the chance to see a wide range of contemporary dance. Lumberyard will experience more exciting change in 2018 when it opens new facilities in a former lumberyard in Catskill New York, a town approximately two hours from New York City, positioned beautifully between the Hudson River and the Catskill Creek that was once the home of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the renowned Hudson River School. The renovation of the lumberyard, a four-building complex, will produce fabulous studios and housing, allowing Lumberyard to expand its mission of supporting artists throughout the creative process by being able to increase the number of residencies and performance opportunities available to them. The site will also include a state-of-the art performing arts space, certain to become a cultural destination for Catskill residents and for those traveling to the region. By taking ownership of this property, Lumberyard will connect audiences to some of the best and most provocative performances being created today, and the excitement of seeing works in preview before they premier in less intimate venues will extend beyond the stage to include receptions and talk backs with artists. Catskill residents will also benefit by access to a delightful courtyard that will host a farmers' market and other community events.

Skills for Employment, Life and Family teaches English-speaking adults the essential literacy and life skills they need to improve their lives at home, work and in the community.

Western Quebec Literacy Council is a volunteer organization that offers free, private lessons to people who want to improve their reading and writing skills. We train volunteers as literacy tutors. The volunteer tutor meets with their student for a 1-2 hour lesson each week in their home community.

TRACHOMA PROJECT: Trachoma is the largest preventable cause of blindness with the rate of infection in a typical village being as high as 45%. We have a program where we examine the children, provide medication where necessary, provide education as to good hygene and also clean water. THE CHISHAWASHA ORPHANAGE PROJECT: This orphanage is presently the home for 40 children and we are providing some buildings and covering some of their operating costs. THE ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL PROJECT: We look after the cost of 100 operations each year and in 2006 we built a residence and we look after all of its annual expenses. CATARACT PROJECT: We continue to help with the children's cataract operations. COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROJECT: We are building two much needed small schools in the very remote Gwembe Valley in Zambia. CHISANGA HEALTH POST PROJECT: Also in the Gwembe valley we are building a health post in an area that is the home to over 4,500 Tonga.

Since its creation in 1987 the PTE Foundation Trust has annually provided support for Prairie Theatre Exchange operations and program. The organization reviews a request from PTE and determines what level of support it is able to provide. Typically support is given for the PTE School and new play development as both of these elements reflect the core values of Prairie Theatre Exchange. PTE began as a school and has a nation reputation for being a welcoming home to contemporary, Canadian theatre.

The GRIT Program is an exemplary, fully-inclusive, non-profit early childhood program which assists children with special needs 2 ½ – 5 ½ years of age. Building on the family’s desires, the child’s interests and strengths and parent interaction styles, the program uses a coaching model to develop and boost an individualized program plan to best support the child’s joy of learning and development. The GRIT Program is grounded in the values of active family involvement, community inclusion, learning through play, and use of best teaching practices. Children’s program occurs in natural settings of home, community, and kindergarten, places where they would be if they did not have a disability.

Motto Inspiring our students to reach their full potential Belief Statements Our primary focus is student learning and achievement All students have the ability to learn and become contributing members of society Students learn at their own pace, and in different ways We are committed to the development of the whole student in an equitable and inclusive environment School communities must be safe, supportive and socially just, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect Education is a partnership among home, school and community and ongoing communication and dialogue strengthens this partnership We value diversity and the opportunity for our students to be enriched by diverse cultures and abilities Evidence-based decision-making and accountability are important

Founded in 1995, LFT is the only Toronto school to combine the intellectually stimulating education of the French curriculum from France with the inclusive Canadian perspective and values. From PK through grade 12, our students are fully immersed in the best aspects of our two complimentary cultures. We have a co-ed enrolment of over 450 students, and a truly international student body, with nearly half of our students speaking French at home. Many of our students also speak an additional language. The intimate size of the school has allowed us to create a close-knit, integrated and respectful non-denominational community within our school. Most of our teachers, and the school’s headmaster, hail from France’s education system and many have taught internationally producing an enriched and expansive educational environment. LFT offers a quality education recognized by the best North American and international universities.

The National Ski Academy (NSA) is a non-profit registered charity that was established in 1986. Our home at 200 Oak Street in Collingwood provides the facilities necessary for Canadian alpine athletes to pursue their ski racing dreams.The renovated 12,000 square foot Tornavene mansion offers classrooms, study hall, a gymnasium and weight room, tuning room, boarding for up to 35 student/athletes and a kitchen with a full time chef. Over the past 25 years, the NSA has offered integrated Academic/Fitness/Ski Racing programs with boarding as an option. These programs have helped to develop Ontario Team and National Team ski racers and many of the top coaches in the country. In addition to elite ski racing programs, the NSA prides itself on its comprehensive academic programs and “education that travels”. NSA graduating students have achieved a combined average of 84% over the past five years and gained acceptance and scholarships into some of the top Canadian and US universities.