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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.

Since 1983 Children's Place has offered a wide range of flexible, accessible, FREE early learning & family support programs. Today we serve over 2000 families from 11 different locations in central west Toronto. Programs include: family drop-ins, child development activities focusing on & exploring senses & developing motor skills, occasional childcare, community outreach, family literacy, food & nutrition support, parent & caregiver support & education, peer contact & mutual support, play & recreation, health & safety promotion, information about & referrals to other resources, toy & book lending. Our staff and volunteers are able to communicate in different languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Somali, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu & Italian. Participants include: young children 0 to 6, parents, expectant parents, very young parents, parents/caregivers/children with special needs, grandparents, nannies & home providers, newcomer & immigrant families.

In a world that has enough food, medicine and technology, it is sad to see children still living in poverty, abuse and neglect. That is why Ashid K. Bahl founded the Society, to show people that we can make a difference by helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Locally, we have helped with specialized medical treatments, equipment and medicine not covered by our health care system and not accessible due to financial constraints. Special needs children have gained access to specialized walkers, van and porch lifts, communication devices, food, clothing, playgrounds, and the Annual Santa’s Express. Internationally, we have helped with water wells, educational supplies, toys, and have been able to build & support several orphanages and schools. 90% of our funding comes in the form of private and corporate donations. Our Society is 99% volunteer based, which keeps our administrative costs low and hence that money raised can be best spent helping children.

Soaring high since 1981, Owl has provided a nurturing environment and we are now welcoming second and third generations of children into our care. Owl has grown to seven centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, serving over 1000 children each day! Our vision, mission, values, beliefs, and accomplishments have all contributed to our success as being a leader in providing quality care for children 3 months to 10 years of age. With Owl’s friendly staff, nutritious snacks/lunches prepared on-site, and outdoor activities twice per day, it’s no wonder we have a strong reputation in the communities we serve. Our registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) use play-based learning to maximize each child's developmental potential. Play-based learning builds upon children's natural inclination to make sense of the world through play. The six primary areas of learning are; Creativity/innovation, Health & physical activity, Language, Numeracy, Personal and social development, and Science.

To enable each community to provide for school-age children a hot, nutritious, culturally reflective breakfast in a social educational and stimulating environment. ABOUT US For more than 40 years, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs has provided healthy meals and educational, cultural and recreational activities to children across Southern Ontario, in a respectful and dignified manner. While originally focused on breakfast, we have expanded our offerings to include lunch programs at select clubs, ensuring children receive nutritious meals throughout the day to support their growth, learning, and overall well-being. OUR HISTORY Our doors opened in 1984 after it was determined that many community needs and concerns could be addressed with a breakfast program. Today, The Children's Breakfast Clubs operate as a non-profit organization in over 39 clubs. OUR IMPACT Quite often, hunger is invisible to the untrained eye and children are less likely to disclose this information to adults. Starting the day with a healthy breakfast has a proven track record that leads to improved overall health, decrease in behavioral issues, higher self-esteem and confidence levels, as well as better academic performance and extra-curricular participation. Using a holistic approach, we also deliver educational, cultural and recreational programs that help children aged 5 to 18 develop social, physical and cognitive skills.

We have projects in Asia, China, and in the Americas.

^The Blues Kids Foundation is a non profit charitable organization established for America's youth and educators to preserve, promote and perform the Blues under the tutelage of professional practitioners

Students Offering Support is comprised of SOS Chapters in post-secondary schools across North America. These Chapters are led by student volunteers who work to support our objectives of Raising Marks, Raising Money, and Raising Roofs. Each SOS Chapter runs group tutoring sessions for university courses. These ‘Exam-AID’ sessions are taught and coordinated by student volunteers. Each year, the money raised from ‘Exam-AID’ sessions is spent creating sustainable education projects in Central and South America on annual outreach trips attended by students.

We are clearly at a time when the mental and emotional health of our young people is at an all time low. To offer our young people an alternative to depression, suicide, low self esteem, alcohol and drug abuse, unsafe sexual activity, violence and criminal activity, seems to be something that ought to be a priority in our schools these days. Offering tools whcih teach younge people to control and manage their emotions and their stress more effectively is an option, yet most schools don't know that such an option exists. YES! Youth Empowerment Seminar for High Schools is something that specifically addresses these issues for young people. YES! provides teens with practical and effective tools to reduce stress, increase mental clarity thereby improving study and skills and test scores, manage emotions, develop leadership skills and take greater responsibility for their own comunities.

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is one of the largest Hellenic heritage groups in the world and is a major community service organization in North America. Included in the AHEPA Family is the women's group, Daughters of Penelope; the Sons of Pericles (the junior order of AHEPA); and the Maids of Athena (the junior order of the Daughters of Penelope). While founded in the United States in 1922, the AHEPA organization has branched out to include chapters throughout Canada, Greece, Cyprus, New Zealand and Australia.

Throughout its 37-year history, Cosmos has been a provincial leader in creating, delivering, and facilitating support services and specialized programs to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in our community. We work with youth to older persons, aboriginal and other minority groups, and have extensive experience in supporting a range of clients with: - developmental and physical disabilities, mental health needs and learning difficulties - chronic illness, Acquiried Brain Injury, medically fragile - complex needs, dual diagnosis, addictions We believe that the people we support are individuals first and foremost and, as such, they should be able to pursue personal interests and enjoy a lifestyle unique to their values and choices. Our aim is to offer diverse services continuously seeking to improve our programs and the opportunities available to those we serve.