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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.

The League of Women Voters Education Fund works to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government and to increase understanding of major public policy issues.

The objectives of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada are to: Increase primate habitat conservation; Increase awareness of, support for and training in issues related to our relationship with each other, the environment and other animals (leading to behaviour change); Expand non-invasive research programs on chimpanzees and other primates; Promote activities that ensure the well-being of chimpanzees, other primates and animal welfare activities in general.

Founded in 2001, the Jackson School of the Arts makes high quality dance, art and theater programs available to all children regardless of their financial means.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The Worcester Youth Orchestras, Inc. Founded in 1947, the Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) have maintained a presence in Central Massachusetts for more than 60 years offering musical training, orchestral experiences and fostering life long friendships for aspiring young musicians. The mission of WYO is twofold - first, providing youth with an educational and enjoyable musical experience to build the qualities of teamwork, self-discipline and diligence that will benefit them now and as adults. And second, providing accessible live musical performances and cultural enrichment to the greater Worcester community.

The mission of the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA) is to improve the mental and physical health of children of all ages and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts. SANCA offers experiences that are physically challenging, socially enriching, encourage participation in the arts, and reach youth of all ages and abilities who have the least access and opportunity to participate in healthy, creative, physical arts activities. SANCA gives youth a safe, social, constructive environment to be physically active, to learn physical literacy, and to learn physical creativity and performing arts. Our programs create opportunities for young people to explore their interests and build positive relationships with peers and adults.

To maintain and grow a vital movement center dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the movement theories and practices created by Rudolf Laban and Irmgard Bartenieff. To introduce Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), the Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), and related work to the general public, and to qualify movement professionals as Certified Movement Analysts (CMAs) through LIMS’ Certification Programs. To encourage Laban/Bartenieff-influenced artistic work, dance research and community engagement dance programs, and to seek the investment needed to publicize and support such endeavors. To bring together a dynamic network of international movement specialists and to promote communication, interaction and growth within the global community of LMA/BF professionals.

Mission: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.Value: We believe in the power of women to form a more perfect democracy.