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The vision of SONG is to provide under-served children and youth with the opportunity to engage in ensemble music-making, which promotes the social values and principles that lead to positive social change and a brighter future. Inspired by el Sistema, a youth music program rooted in Venezuela, SONG supports the mission by providing a socially inclusive choral and orchestral music program for under-served children and youth in Northumberland County, Ontario. As the founder of el Sistema, Maestro Jose Antonio Abreu, once said, “Music, within people’s reach, must be the highest expression of human dignity and social justice.” Through SONG not only will music be within children’s reach – it will change their lives.

Over 18,000 children and youth in B.C. are diagnosed with a Learning Disability. With few resources in the school system to support them they are being left behind. By definition children with learning challenges are of average or above average intelligence but blocks in one or more areas of the brain mean they have challenges understanding and using language and their ability to receive, process, recall or communicate information is affected. Learning challenges can lead to social anxiety, low self-esteem and many other challenges. Together we can help. LDAV offers remedial teaching that builds confidence by helping children understand their unique strengths and teaches them strategies and skills for overcoming their challenges. Armed with these tools children can advocate for themselves in school and access the education that will allow them to achieve their dreams. Every child has the right to learn and the power to achieve. Help us make this a reality today.

The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization. Nidus provides • Public legal education on personal planning and related matters such as health care consent, living wills and advance directives • Problem-solving and coaching in support of best practices for attorneys, representatives, and monitors • Training for volunteers and organizations • Policy consultation for third parties Nidus also operates a centralized Registry for personal planning documents in partnership with Juricert Inc. of the Law Society of British Columbia. Nidus is currently the only community-based resource in Canada devoted to personal planning. Its existence sets British Columbia apart as a leader in addressing the critical needs of an aging population and in facilitating Representation Agreements as a legal model for supported decision making which inspired Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (2008).

Under the "Fund / Designation" heading, you can direct your donation to the LGAC Scholarship Program and its Alumni activities (Operating) as well as the LGAC's three charitable purposes at Goodenough College (Capital, Bursaries and Activities). To donate to more than one purpose, make your first donation, then click on "Add Another Donation" on the next page. From the "Make a Donation" page, type "LGAC" in the Search box. Clicking on our name on the right will return you to the LGAC's page where you can specify a second or third donation. The LGAC provides special recognition to Donors at different donation levels: Sustaining Members ($35 to $99), Bloomsbury Circle ($100 to $499), Guilford Fellow ($500 to $999), Mecklenburgh Patron ($1,000 to $9,999) and Goodenough Benefactor ($10,000 and up). Please check our website for further details.

Danse Danse, a creator of movement, attracts attracts audiences by selecting the best in contemporary dance – works by choreographers from Quebec and around the world – and presenting this exciting choreography right here in Montreal. That dream became a key element in the cultural dynamic of Montreal, a city renowned for its exciting dance scene. In order to contribute even more to the vitality, growth and development of the art of dance, Danse Danse has established 2 initiatives : GET YOUTH INTO DANCE and CARTE BLANCHE. One serves to introduce dance to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, while the other supports choreographers so that they are able to produce dance pieces equal to their creative imaginations. We are convinced that dance is to a community what dreams are to individuals, a vibrant way to express the essential truths of life that elude reason with art that enriches our lives. If likeus you believe in the importance of this dream, donate

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is dedicated to protecting threatened forest lands surrounding the historic Village of Cumberland on Vancouver Island. This lush closed canopy forest is a rich ecosystem filled with unique plants and animals, multi purpose trails, heritage landmarks and more. The Cumberland Forest is a much beloved forest and an integral part of our community used by families, hikers, mountain bikers, bird watchers, runners, photographers and more. The Cumberland Forest is also part of an important habitat corridor that runs from Comox Lake right to Baynes Sound.The community of Cumberland has been working to purchase these privately held forest lands since 2000 to save them from destruction. We do this through an incredible variety of community fundraising events, a robust monthly donor program, grants and foundations, one time donors and crowd funding campaign like this one!

KWIC’s annual program includes community-based events, youth engagement and in schools activities, the sharing of human and information resources, as well as community partnerships and collaborations. KWIC hosts students for research and service learning projects, internships and alternative education placements,and visiting international speakers. Annual activities include the KWIC World Issues Café discussion series and the One World Dinner, SEEDS for Justice Youth Engagement project which hosts an annual youth-led spring conference, Global Youth Day. Global education workshops are grounded in the theory and practice of Popular Education. As an umbrella organization, KWIC supports emerging local initiatives. KWIC is located in the Environmental Sciences Centre in Room B101 at Trent University, East Bank. www.kwic.info

The goals of the OHFA are to provide: a) consultative and training services for Ontario Regional Heritage Fair site coordinators; b) an information network to provide educational resources and materials for Ontario Regional Heritage Fair sites and participating teachers, volunteers, associated educational organizations and institutions; c) funds to assist Ontario Regional Heritage Fair sites to deliver the OHFA program; d) human resources to plan, support and help Ontario Regional Heritage Fair sites deliver the OHFA program and to expand the program to include all regions of Ontario; e) an annual Ontario Provincial Heritage Fair to bring together student representatives from each of the Ontario Regional Heritage Fairs for a history camp and public showcase of their research projects.

Yasodhara Ashram is a vibrant spiritual community where people of all ages work together to expand their awareness and to live the teachings of yoga. Open to people from all religious traditions, what we teach and practice promotes values of selfless service, compassion and devotion. Our goal is to bring quality into daily life and Light to the world. We train teachers and foster the growth of affiliated centres. We also publish books, CDs and DVDs of timeless wisdom (www.timeless.org). Founded in 1963 by Swami Radha, the Ashram is a registered educational institution with sister charities in Canada (Friends of Radha Foundation) and the USA (Association for the Development of Human Potential). The Ashram also maintains close relationships with other charities founded on Swami Radha's teachings in the United Kingom and Austrailia.

Les Scouts francophones located in Coquitlam, Victoria & Kamloops, provide the youth with: A French exposure to, and knowledge of, many indoor and outdoor activities such as: wilderness survival, compass reading and orientation, map reading,etc. Development of personal skills and abilities such as: leadership, team work, presentation skills, and creative skills. A sense of community service and responsibility; an understanding of human dignity, respect, and confidence in themselves and their role in the community. Personal discipline; setting progressive personal goals and objectives, meeting challenges and celebrating their successes. Basic training in specific areas such as: canoeing, first-aid, water safety, etc. Exposure to our French heritage and a chance to communicate in French with senior and retired Scout members. Indoor and outdoor camping, excursions, survival camps, outings, Camporees, Jamborees and adventures for all.

The school’s exclusive mandate is supported by the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Conditions feminine and is also recognized by the Department of Canadian Heritage to carry out its mission. The excellence-driven methods of L’École supérieure are based on an in depth knowledge of the human body, with deep roots in classical dance tradition. Building on a solid technical foundation, the training offered at L’École supérieure develops students’ versatility, preparing them to dance a wide variety of styles ranging from established repertoire works to the creations of contemporary choreographers. The school cultivates a new generation of top-level artistic talent and encourages the practice of ballet in dancers of all ages. In addition to the professional instruction for which it is renowned, it offers ballet classes for children, teens and adults as part of its recreational programs.

OMS Montessori creates multi-age learning communities that support each student as a life-long learner. Assessing progress through daily observation and guiding each student through dynamic activity, OMS Montessori enables each student to develop fully as a confident, self-directed, responsible citizen of the world. Established in 1966, OMS Montessori is a non-profit, charitable corporation accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (one of only three schools in Ottawa). We serve around 300 students from 18 months to grade 12, with Francophone and English programs. We were the first Montessori school in Ottawa and we continue to be an educational leader by creating and implementing education beyond the ordinary. To see if our school is right for your child, or to learn more about Montessori education, come observe our school in action. Contact info@omsmontessori.com to set up a Montessori 101 appointment. All are welcome.