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Working under the guiding principle of "Service Above Self" the Rotary Club of Etobicoke supports numerous organizations and programs that help people. 100% of all funds raised go back to these organizations, since ALL of our administration overhead is paid for through membership dues of club members. With over 34,000 clubs around the world, Rotary is truly one of the most effective service organizations. We thank you for your interest and hope that you take a moment to contact us or join us for a meeting. Please see our web site for meeting times and location (www.rotaryetobicoke.org).
The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society is a charitable, non-profit organization created in 1988 by parents of children with Down syndrome. We are entirely run by volunteers, therefore every dollar raised today will go towards helping the programs and services of the WRDSS. We are dedicated to: * Providing a social and information network for parents/families * Advocating for persons with Down syndrome to lead healthy and active lives in our community * And assisting the inclusion of people with Down syndrome into the community Our services and activities include: * Information and education * Advocacy * Public awareness * Events and Educational Conferences * Parent support * Bi-Monthly newsletter
To create, in a client's home or in a residential home-like setting, a place where people of the communities we serve, experience a living spirit of compassion, hope and healing. To create a community where the dignity, humanity and holistic well being of a person, is celebrated. A place where people may live to their fullest as they journey to life’s end.
The MLSE Team Up Foundation is the consolidation of the Raptors Foundation for Kids, Leafs Fund for Kids and the charitable efforts of Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, corporate partners, season seat holders and fans we are able to continue to improve the lives of at-risk kids across Ontario.
Our platform allows Canadians to donate and fundraise online in support of any Canadian charity.
The Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham was established in Durham Region to demonstrate God’s love and mercy to all who may be distressed due to pregnancy.
The Black Watch of Canada Foundation was officially established August 13, 1996. The primary role of the Foundation is to assist the Commanding Officer in reaching the community in which the Regiment is located, so as to serve it better.
Heart-Links is a small non government organization (NGO) based in London, Ontario that has worked for the past 20 years to support, through friendship and funding, several impoverished and vulnerable communities in northern Peru. We utilize a participatory model to work with these communities to identify needs and to collaborate on and financially support various community initiatives. Heart-Links works in partnership with women’s groups, community kitchens, children’s programs, adolescent programs and young adult training. Our programs develop self-esteem and leadership, educate about rights, and provide skills training. They are mainly in the areas of education, nutrition, health and income generation to promote self-sufficiency. In particular we focus on the empowerment and encouragement of women, children and youth.
This organization mobilizes chefs on three levels: the redistribution of food surpluses, the preparation of ready-to-eat meals to profit Quebec food banks, and the transfer of culinary and nutritional knowledge to underprivileged youth so as to break the cycle of poverty and develop culinary independence.
As many as 2000 homeless people live in Winnipeg, the coldest capital city in the world. Every day, Siloam Mission is visited by 400 - 500 homeless people. We care for the poor, the addicted, the hungry, those afflicted with all kinds of sicknesses, the outcasts, and the homeless.
The EVA BC is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides services to over 240 funded anti-violence programs across British Columbia: - Community-Based Victim Assistance Programs - Stopping the Violence Counselling Programs - Stopping the Violence Outreach Programs - Sexual Assault/Woman Assault Centres Our mandate is to provide support and training, undertake research, develop and distribute resources and tools, educate the public and government bodies on the needs of victims of violence, develop and maintain standards for the provision of service, and foster the development of cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration.
What our clients have to say: “The year has passed – the first of new beginnings, hope, curiosity and a new language. The JIAS LINC school is more than a school for learning English. It is also a place to learn about Canadian history and culture, a place for making friends, and an information service." “I was invited to join Youth-to-Youth. Talking with others who shared my background, mentality and past experiences was exhilarating. Our leaders helped us engage in meaningful conversations about our feelings about Canada. The program gave me the opportunity to be more engaged in the community and learn leadership skills" “Just to let you know I have joined a company two weeks ago as Infrastructure Team Lead, where I lead teams of engineers in Toronto and the US. Thanks for all the support, mentoring, dedication and much more during my journey. If I will have an open position or so, I will definitively would call you to see if you have any potential candidates”.