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STEPS FORWARD is a non-profit Society located in Vancouver B.C. The mandate of Steps Forward is to set up and facilitate inclusive post-secondary education in British Columbia for persons with intellectual disabilities. Inclusive post-secondary education means persons with intellectual disabilities attend regular classes at colleges or university and participate in the usual activities of campus life. STEPS Forward also maintains a research website on inclusive post secondary education at: http://www.steps-forward.org/Research.html

Our Vision is that our students will thrive in a global community while nurturing the call to love and serve others. All funds raised through the Education Foundation are allocated back to: -Essential Pieces Hands Up Award -Student Scholarships -Special Project Funding -Grande Prairie Schools Snack Program - Avondale, Hillside and St. Clement Schools

The Community Education Development Association (CEDA) is a non-profit inner city community development organization that was established in 1979. CEDA strives to meet the educational needs of our community, focusing on advocacy and programming that addresses the inadequacies of the education system in serving the members of our community. We recognize that these inadequacies exist within a larger context of social and economic inequality as well as both societal and institutionalized racism and we are committed to raising awareness of this context both within and beyond the community that we serve.

The Legal Resource Centre is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, librarians, teachers, and web specialists. The LRC uses a collaborative approach to develop materials and strategies for teaching people about the law.

The Foundation administers a variety of programs including initiatives in advancing agricultural knowledge, providing scholarships in agricultural disciplines, and facilitating events that communicate the importance of agriculture to Canadians.

PLEA can help members of the public by providing general legal information, suggesting resources, and telling people about different options for obtaining legal advice. PLEA can help people… * satisfy a general interest in law * become familiar with areas of the law that most affect them * make use of legal resources available in the community

A Christian healthcare ministry promoting and providing: • the formation of disciples in all nations; • excellent medical and spiritual care for those in need; • a whole person approach to healthcare; • healthcare teams—individuals recruited, equipped and supported; • health workers in the field—taught, mentored and encouraged in medical and spiritual excellence; • strong health infrastructures; • public policies promoting health and reducing poverty; • networks and partnerships with other Christ-centred ministries; • enrichment through cross-cultural experience; • programs that are well-managed and cost-effective.