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We exist for Toronto - for now and for always. Since 1981 we have been connecting philanthropy to community needs. We monitor our city's quality of life through our Toronto’s Vital Signs® Report; and help donors make strategic investments towards making it the best place to live, work, learn and grow. Let us help you create your legacy in Toronto. If you are making a donation to a specific Fund on-line, please select Donate Now and choose the Fund from the drop down menu. If you do not see the Fund in the list, please type the name of the Fund in the Message / Instructions box. If you prefer to make a donation by cheque, please make it payable to Toronto Community Foundation and indicate the Fund name in the Memo field. Cheques should be mailed to: Toronto Community Foundation 33 Bloor Street East, Suite 1603 Toronto ON M4W 3H1

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness in Orange CountyThe mission of Illumination Foundation is to provide targeted, interdisciplinary services for the most vulnerable homeless clients in order to break the cycle of homelessness. Our services include housing, medical and mental healthcare, substance abuse intervention, recuperative care, outreach, and childhood enrichment services. These services fill a critical gap in the continuum of care for the homeless with a focus on assisting families into stable housing.

ZanaAfrica Foundation supports adolescent girls in Kenya to stay in school by delivering reproductive health education and sanitary pads. We envision a world where girls in East Africa live healthy, safe, educated lives while defining their own purpose- a world in which Menstrual Health is recognized as a human right, and the onset of puberty as the most effective way to engage girls in a range of personal health decisions.

To be a dynamic, progressive school that cultivates effective learning, generates creative ideas, responds to societal needs and offers equal opportunity for all. In its quest for excellence in mind, body and character and the pursuit of truth and freedom, Foundation University commits itself to: develop students of sound character and broad culture; prepare students for a definite career; imbue students with the spirit of universal brotherhood; and advocate truth, promote justice and advance knowledge.

We recognize the incredible ability that exists within people on the autism spectrum. Empowering through education, the McCarton Foundation helps young people with autism realize their full potential and celebrates their extraordinary talents. Every day we work to transform lives through: The McCarton School, where we continue to achieve unprecedented success in educating young people with autism Research, as we further develop our methodology by testing new strategies and techniques to teach people on the autistic spectrum more effectively Training professionals and parents around the world how to use the knowledge we gain Inspiring Events, like McCarton Foundation’s Genius of Autism, where we celebrate the remarkable talent possessed by autistic youth With one in every sixty-eight children in the United States identified as being on the spectrum, chances are that you—and most of the people you know—are somehow connected to a young person with autism. Join us in our mission to empower these young people today.

Omnis Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring communities in crises by establishing health and education programs founded on social responsibility. Our goal is to provide resources necessary for sustainable growth. We believe that the best way to unlock one’s potential is through creating an environment that encourages progress. We started our work in Ukraine to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the families and children affected by unrest in the eastern part of the country. Our short-term initiatives focused on supplying emergency medical aid and organizing educational workshops for physicians to set higher standards for the treatment of the wounded. Our long-term initiatives include projects that provide underprivileged children and youth with access to better education and empower them to realize their full potential. As Omnis Foundation continues to grow and establish itself, we are partnering with the global community to develop and implement programs that help societies overcome challenges they face today. We aspire to equip people with necessary supplies and skills, which will prepare them to take on future adversities that current social, political and economic climates might bring.

TESE Foundation (501(c)3 )was born out of concern for the severe needs of school children in Zimbabwe. We are currently supporting children in Junior High and High School with Tuition, reusable sanitary packs, books, and uniforms. Different from public schools in the US, education in Zimbabwe, is not free and the cost of school is prohibitive for so many poor families. Girls, in particular, are kept out of school when family budgets are stretched, and they miss months of school because they lack appropriate sanitary materials

The IGDA Foundation focuses on improving the lives of game developers by making game development a more diverse and inclusive community. We want every person on the planet to love playing games, and we think the best way to make that happen is to have a game development community that is inclusive of, and welcoming to, every person who wants to make games. We believe that diversity of all kinds in game development leads to better and more successful products and companies, and happier and more successful game developers.

We are a nonprofit Christian humanitarian organization. We receive donated usable furniture - nearly any furniture a person or family needs to set up a home. Then we distribute those donated items to families and individuals who are doing just that: re-establishing a household after a period of homelessness. HomeStart Foundation provides these basic items, free of charge, to people who have been homeless, with the goal of helping them achieve self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and long-term stability.

The UNITE Foundation seeks to empower the next generation of leaders in West African development. Driven by our commitment to youth development, we provide financial support to Camp UNITE, which equips West African youth with the skills and knowledge they need to lead healthy, productive lives. Beliefs - We believe in the transformative power of the youth summer camp experience. - We believe in each young person's ability to make a positive contribution to the world. - We believe education is the most powerful tool a young person can have.

ChildServe is a not-for-profit organization that partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life. Originally founded in 1928 as a convalescent home for children, today ChildServe provides specialized pediatric health care services to more than 2,000 children in Iowa. Through the support of private insurance, public funds, and the philanthropic efforts of the ChildServe Foundation, ChildServe offers accessible, family-centered care unique to each child’s needs, hopes, and dreams. More information about ChildServe’s mission and opportunities can be found at www.childserve.org.

B.U.O.Y. Foundation is a faith-based, non profit, 501(c)3 organization that exists to help youth in Prince William county and surrounding areas develop into well rounded, positive, contributing members of society. Utilizing educational, professional development and spiritual resources we endeavor to provide academic support to supplement the education youth receive in the public school system. Our program offerings include private tutoring, college preparation seminars, college tours, academic summer programs and other educational and social services that will build and develop youth academically, spiritually, and socially.