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Now in its’ 38th year, Theatre Direct Canada is one of the Country’s leading theatres for young audiences whose productions have reached audiences in schools and theatres touring throughout Ontario, across Canada and overseas. Within its theatre and education studios in the Artscape Wychwood Barns, the company’s productions engage students from over 25 local schools while its year-round drama school and community-based education involve over 300 children and their families. Theatre Direct’s work has been recognized with numerous Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations and won 6 Dora Mavor Moore Awards for outstanding Production in the TYA category, 10 Chalmers Canadian Play Awards as well as the Canada Council Theatre for Young Audiences Prize.

The Grand Theatre, now in its 40th season, produces a six-play subscription series in the 839-seat MainStage while presenting Theatre for Young Audience productions and special programming in the 150-seat McManus Studio Theatre. With an annual budget of $6,000,000, The Grand receives 16% of operating funding from all levels of government while raising 13% of revenue through fundraising efforts and 64% through ticket sales. The Grand, with a total audience of 100,000 annually, operates with over 300 staff members and artists, and is supported by over 120 volunteers. Over 12,000 young people participate annually in Youth Programs which include the popular High School Project, subsidized student matinees and Student Club, study guides, backstage tours and specially designed workshops and performances. The Grand also supports professional development of artists through apprenticeships and new play development workshops.

For almost 30 years, the award-winning Bad Dog Theatre Company (previously known as Theatresports Toronto) has specialized in the art of unscripted comedy and improvised performance and has provided affordable, accessible improv training for thousands of people of all ages and experience. Dubbed “Toronto’s improv hub” by NOW Magazine and led by renowned improv veteran Julie Dumais Osborne, Bad Dog presents Theatresports, Toronto’s longest, continuously running improv show, every Saturday along with shows throughout the week at Toronto's premiere indie comedy venue - Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St. West). Visit www.baddogtheatre.com for details.

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.

The BC Council for Families works to create healthy families in a healthy society. We are a non-profit, non-governmental organization that has worked on behalf of families, and people who serve families, since 1977. We: * empower families by providing educational resources on topics such as parenting, childhood development, parent-teen relationships, work-life balance, suicide awareness and more; * support family education professionals by co-ordinating professional development workshops and symposiums, and disseminating research and resources; * advocate for families by taking an active role in advisory commitees, task forces and initiatives that promote risk prevention and early support for children, youth and families in all their diversity

The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a charitable, membership based, volunteer organization. It is the only charitable organization working to preserve public access to the Niagara Escarpment while restoring its natural habitat.

Since 1974 the Canadian Phi Delta Theta Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 to over 200 undergraduates from every Canadian chapter of the fraternity, all thanks to the generosity of Phi Delt alumni living in Canada. Scholarship candidates are nominated annually by the undergraduate brothers of Canadian chapters. The Foundation reviews the applications and determines winners and scholarship amounts using the following criteria: chapter, campus and community involvement, academic standing, letters of reference, and financial need. The most outstanding scholarship recipient each year is recognized as the J. Fred Green Scholarship winner. The Foundation's Board of Directors includes alumni from across Canada. Donations are gratefully accepted from alumni and undergraduate brothers alike, as well as from others wishing to support us. The foundation is a registered charity, recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency. Tax receipts are issued for all donations

Canadians enjoy a long and distinguished association with the sport of skiing on snow, this heritage is rich, varied and filled with lively characters who have had a deep impact on the sport and this country. The Canadian Ski Museum is proud to share this amazing story. The Museum was founded in 1971, to preserve, present and protect Canadian ski heritage for generations to come. With a renowned collection of over 700 pairs of skis, over 5000 photographs, 1000s of books, badges, medals, boots and poles - the museum strives to foster an awareness of the heritage of skiing/snowboarding and it's contribution to Canadian society, economy and culture. We appreciate that you have taken the first step towards showing your support of the Canadian Ski Museum through a financial donation. Thank You.

The Canadian Writers' Foundation is a registered charity that grants continued financial assistance to some of Canada's finest writers in times of extreme financial distress.

The John McGivney Children's Centre is one of 21 Children's Treatment Centres in Ontario. Services provided to more than 2,300 children age birth-21 include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, communication therapy, augmentative communication, seating and mobility, specialized medical clinics, autism services, psychology, social work, behavioural consultation, integrated preschool program and the JMCC School Authority (Section 68 specialized school for children with disabilites).

Since 1979, the Chilliwack Academy of Music has provided high quality music instruction and programming in all styles, for students of all ages and abilities living in Chilliwack and the surrounding communities. Expert instruction is offered on a variety of instruments as well as through group classes and performing ensembles led by highly trained and experienced faculty. Operating as a not-for-profit charitable society, the Academy directly serves 500 students a year from newborns to seniors and is a proud member of the B.C. Association of Community Music Schools. In September 2010, the Chilliwack Academy of Music relocated to the $22-million city-owned Chilliwack Cultural Centre. The Academy now programs 21 music instruction rooms including 18 private lesson studios, and 3 classrooms. The Academy’s involvement as a Core Partner in the new Cultural Centre allows it to meet the growing demands of the community for high quality music instruction and programming.

Toronto Botanical Garden encourages, stimulates and teaches countless adults and children with its innovative urban-scale garden plantings, nature-centred educational programs and environmentally-friendly practices. We look beyond our borders to create strategic alliances that support our mission, extend our reach and strengthen our influence within the community. TBG relies on the support of individuals, corporation and foundations. Over 95% of our operating budget is self-generated income through course revenues, membership fees, special events and through the generous support of many donors. Collectively, we are able to educate over 6,000 children and 10,000 adults on important environmental and horticultural issues that affect our community.