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HIPPY is an international programme, operating in 8 countries around the world. HIPPY started in Israel in 1968 and is well supported by research. HIPPY Oakville sends Home Visitors to the homes of vulnerable families to teach a 30 week curriculum of pre-reading, pre-math and pre-writing skills to 3,4 and 5 year old children. HIPPY helps three constituents: The Home Visitors are entry level workers who are trained and given 100 hours of education per year. After 2 - 3 years they are supported to find higher level work. The Mothers by being recognized as their children's first and best teacher develop their skills and self-esteem. They also foster their relationships with their children. Their children complete a carefully constructed curriculum and arrive at school, confident and ready to learn.

The HIPPY program offers structured 30-week curricula in English or French – one program each for 3-, 4- and 5-year old children – in the family home. Every week, our home visitors deliver activity packets and related books to participating parents, teaching them how to follow different daily activities with their children and what skills are being developed. Parents are expected to spend 15-30 minutes each day with their children, doing the activities proposed in the HIPPY curriculum.

Through Education and Empowerment we are proud to work with local NGO Nepal Orphans Home in providing opportunities for these incredible children to gain the necessary skills and confidence that will lead to a hopeful future, full of Possibilities!

To reduce the number of homeless cats in our community through sterilization of homeless and owned cats, to adopt cats into permanent homes, to educate the public on all things cat, and to provide for the wellbeing of our sanctuary cats.

GRIT Staff work with the child within the child's own home and/or their community preschool program. This allows everyone involved to utilize the child's most natural and comfortable learning environments to maximize their learning/therapeutic experience.

At Mary Jane’s Cooking School, the core values are based on a belief in nurturing today for a healthier tomorrow. The primary goals of Mary Jane’s Cooking School are to promote skills in selecting, preparing and serving food for personal and family well being; and to provide education and information about nutrition, diet and a healthy living environment at home and in the community. Our home cooking classes teach basic cooking techniques using home-style recipes, including cooking with herbs and preserving foods. Mary Jane’s Cooking School also supports community businesses through purchasing policies favouring locally produced goods and services. Mary Jane’s Cooking School, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and registered charity based in the Province of Manitoba. We are members of the Community Development Business Association of Winnipeg and of numerous community-based initiatives promoting health, nutrition and environmentally friendly living...

The Robert Land Community Association owns and operates the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, where we are unabashed champions and cheerleaders for some of Hamilton’s best kids. We’re a home for innovative programs and services that are helping to make our North Hamilton neighbourhood an even better place to raise a child. And we’re in the business of inspiring bigger dreams and realizing unlimited potential. Today, the Eva Rothwell Centre is home to a ever-growing number of programs and services that are helping to improve the quality of life and enhance social wellbeing for an entire North Hamilton neighbourhood and some of the city’s best people.

The Hamilton Children’s Choir makes a difference in the lives of children and the greater Hamilton community by: •Excellence in Choral Music •Collaboration with Other Arts Organizations •Teamwork within our Organization •Accessibility for All •Diversity and Inclusiveness •Being Musical Ambassadors, at home and abroad

Alka Charitable Center is a Canadian registered charity operating in India. Its mandate is to provide financial relief to children who's parents can not afford continued education. Charity also provides free educational instruction if educated mentors are unavailable to children at home.

We believe that education is an important way of helping children grow. With an education, as children grow, they can get a job, buy a home, and become a productive part of society. With an education children gain knowledge, gain understanding, and are able to understand the world around them.

The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge main mission is the care and comforts of the donkeys residing at the Refuge. The Refuge is a permanent home for all donkeys who arrive at our gate and we work very hard to provide a safe and secure home for the resident donkeys. Our second focus is to provide a venue for Private tours for all special needs adults, children and seniors in our community. The tours provide our special visitors with an opportunity to connect with the donkeys and enjoy the healing characteristics of a Donkey Hug in a quiet farm atmosphere. Donkeys love people and enjoy the attention of the visitors as much as the people enjoy the benefits of the Donkey Magic.

Compassion Fruit Society is based in Vancouver, BC and oversees the work of Project Somos Children's Village in Guatemala. www.projectsomos.org Project Somos is establishing a village for abandoned and orphaned children in Guatemala near the town of Tecpán. The Village will have seven homes with Guatemalan Foster Mothers raising a household of children. The family homes are being built using earthbag construction. This eco-sustainable Village will use alternative power, and will have organic agriculture & orchards. The Village is being designed in collaboration with an architectural intern from the University of San Carlos, Guatemala. Education, leadership and arts will be key focuses of The Children's Village. The Village will work hand in hand with the local Guatemalan community.