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www.cpomc.ca Canadian Parents Of Murdered Children offers unique support to distressed parents and other persons who have experienced the death by homicide of a son or daughter or other persons(family and friends of those who have died by homicide); provide contact with similarly bereaved parents or other persons; establish self-help groups that meet on a regular basis; provide information about the grieving process specific to survivors of homicide victims; provide information about the criminal justice system as it pertains to survivors of homicide victims; communicate with and provide information to interested professionals in the field of mental health, social work, community services, law enforcement, criminal justice, education,medicine, religion, law, funeral services, and other areas, about the problems faced by the survivors of homicide victims; educate society at large to the challenges faced by the survivors of homicide victims, and foster awareness of such challenges.

Through the missionary spirit created by the Holy Childhood Association, younger members of the Church become committed to assist and be of service to those in need. Through "Children helping Children" thousands of Canadian Catholic children share their resources with children in mission lands. All Canadians can encourage our children through their financial generosity to support mission children throughout our world.

We are a federally registered, provincially incorporated children's charitable society raising money to support BC’s children with special needs. Since 1965, Variety - The Children's Charity of BC has raised over $140 million and returned it to BC’s special needs children and their community organizations, province wide. This provides funding for over 2000 children’s organizations as well as to families who have a child with special needs.

• The PACE Program, operated by the PACE Child & Family Society, has been a resource for children, families and the community since 1984. • Children who participate in PACE services often struggle to express their needs or feelings in appropriate ways and demonstrate significant emotional and/or behavioural challenges. • PACE offers a range of services that support and promote the well being of children in a holistic and systemic way. By encouraging the development of social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills, the child’s resilience, coping mechanisms and sense of self are enhanced. • Therapeutic and educational environments are provided for children and families to grow, develop competencies and the necessary communication and social skills to experience greater success within their lives. • The PACE Program believes in providing a “wrap-around” service to families, working in partnership with parents, supports and other professionals.

We, the Society of the Third Street Music School Settlement, believe that a knowledge and appreciation of music and the arts is fundamental to the development of each individual and that the arts provide unique opportunities for cultural exchange and community understanding. Thus we affirm that: It is the mission of the School to provide quality education in music and the arts, primarily to children of New York's Lower East Side, in an environment that nurtures achievement and creativity and offers to all who attend, regardless of artistic ability or economic circumstances, the opportunity to pursue their own personal development and enrich the quality of their lives.

The Karen are an ethnic group residing in Eastern Burma and North-western Thailand who face economic, social and language barriers. There are estimated to be 3 to 7 million Karen living in Burma/Thailand and 400 Karen refugees resettled in Ottawa. KLEO supports and empowers the Karen through programs created in consultation with them. Programs in Thailand include: Jen's House, a residence providing financial and emotional support for Karen children from remote areas allowing them to attend school; support at refugee camps, including provision of school uniforms; assistance in mountain villages, including support to a women's weaving project. Programs in Ottawa include: a Karen English Summer school, where Karen students improve their English and learn about Karen culture; a Karen Community Farm, which allows the Karen to use skills brought from Burma to restart their lives; Citizenship classes, where assistance is provided for obtaining citizenship; and other general support.

The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement and enrichment of leadership skills for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women through education, networking, and mentorship. For over 20 years, CAPAW has provided a variety of professional development programs – from intensive training institutes to national leadership summits to one day regional seminars and workshops – to address the specific needs of AAPI women across the country. CAPAW’s vision is to develop ethical and compassionate AAPI women to take on leadership roles in the private and public sectors.

Founded in 1979, the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County is the largest community-based palliative care facility in Canada. To date, our innovative programs and services have supported and educated more than 30,000 people. For more information about our services please visit www.thehospice.ca

Through our 48 parishes and a wide variety of programs and services for every age and stage of life, we seek to engage with the communities of Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands of British Columbia to contribute to and build up faith, hope and love in the communities we serve.

Standards and Curriculum Island Catholic Schools meet or exceed Ministry of Education standards in areas of academics, athletics, languages, and fine arts. Our schools follow prescribed Ministry of Education curriculum in addition to providing students with locally developed courses. Parental Involvement Parents and teachers are partners in education. In Island Catholic Schools, parents are actively involved at various levels including Parent Advisory Council and Local School Council levels. International Students Island Catholic Schools welcome international students to both our elementary schools and our High School. Our international student programs serve to enrich the education for both visiting students and local students. Click here for more information about Island Catholic Schools international student program.

Since 1992, CCLCS has welcomed thousands of immigrants and refugees to Canada by providing high quality English language instruction and orientation to help newcomers settle and adjust to life in Canada. More recently, CCLCS has begun to offer its services to overseas students who wish to learn in a supportive and diverse environment. CCLCS is also a leader in TESL/TEFL training, and one of the first to be recognized by TESL Ontario and TESL Canada. Since 1991, we have trained over 3,000 teachers who have since gone on to teach across Canada and around the world. Whether teaching English or training teachers, we serve our students by respecting their own experiences and helping them share those experiences with others.

Established in 1945, the CFP's mandate is the advancement of the profession of pharmacy. Since 2004, funds raised by the Foundation have supported innovative projects and research that will optimize the expertise of pharmacy in the area of medication management. This will in turn enhance the contribution pharmacists make to the healthcare system in Canada.