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The Calgary Zoological Society was officially founded in 1929. Key to the zoo’s mission is generating affection for the amazing animals that call the zoo home, and inspiring people to care about their wild relatives. Our education team delivers more than 800 school programs to 21,000 students each year focusing on topics ranging from water conservation to saving endangered species. The ultimate goal is to motivate the next generation to take action. The Calgary Zoo’s Centre for Conservation Research conducts innovative research and participates in reintroduction programs that help secure the future of many Canadian endangered species. In addition, conservation initiatives throughout the world are identified and supported through the zoo’s Conservation Outreach. Over the past five years, more than 25 projects were supported in 20 countries and most involve community-based initiatives – helping local people to participate in conservation efforts in their own backyard.

Founded in 1999, The Mississauga Humane Society is a non-profit, 100% VOLUNTEERS RUN, legally registered charity dedicated to the rescue of companion animals who otherwise may be killed in the many overcrowded city pounds, as well as animals scheduled to be sent for research. We also retrieve stray cats to spare them from the harsh outdoor life. All our animals are neutered/spayed after rescue, unless the animal is too young or not in good health.

We gather donations of new and gently used baby clothing and accessories. We launder and clean all items, and assemble them into beautiful colour-coordinated layettes containing a full year’s wardrobe for an infant born to a needy family in our community. Our assembled layettes are delivered to the recipient families through a variety of charitable organizations, non-profit groups, social service agencies and health care agencies who are working with these families on a long-term basis to develop and build life skills.

Wellspring is open to all cancer patients, their families and care givers, all of whom are known as members. Wellspring is welcoming and comfortable in nature, external to hospitals or treatment centres, and is devoid of any “institutional” feeling. Volunteers and group leaders providing programs at Wellspring deliver only cancer support services and not medical treatment or medical therapies, nor services for patients with diseases other than cancer. Wellspring receives no government funding and offers all programs and services at no charge to our members and without referral.

The London Food Bank was officially incorporated on January 1, 1987. It is a non-profit, charitable organization, governed by a community board of directors. There are two parts to its mandate: * To act as a front-line agency assisting those struggling to make ends meet * To act as a food warehouse and work with other agencies that assist people in need

Cassie and Friends was established in 2007 in Vancouver by parents, David Porte and Debbie Setton, along with five other families all affected by Juvenile Arthritis. Cassie was 18-months old when she woke up one morning unable to walk. Soon after, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Idopathic Arthritis. Dealing with the devastating news of his daughter's condition, David was inspired to raise funds for juvenile arthritis by running in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge 5km. He raised over $25,000 in the first year. Since then, through the genrousity of many individuals, families and corporations, Cassie and Friends has raised over $450,000 in support of world-leading research, educational programming, child and family support services and much-needed medical equipment for Juvenile Arthritis sufferers. We look forward to growing our support of the kids and families who suffer daily from this painful disease - and ultimately improving their quality of life and expected outcomes.

The mission of Boyle Street Community Services is to end chronic homelessness.

Battered Women's Support Services contributes to the freedom and liberation of girls and women from violence and to empower our community through training and education programs. For over 30 years, we have been providing counselling and healing spaces for those who have experienced abuse. To help women build strength and resiliency, we work on systemic advocacy, law reform, in-class youth engagement programs and we operate a social enterprise called My Sister’s Closet in British Columbia. In addition, we support our male counterparts by urging them to own their role in ending violence against girls and women.

The story of Youth Singers of Calgary began in September, 1985, when Shirley Penner founded a small 28 voice Junior High choir at the Mount Royal Conservatory. Following four successful and exciting years of operation and growth, Shirley recognized a need in the community for a choral based performing arts organization that would add elements including dance, theatre, production, staging and lighting. Shirley enlisted help from fellow artists and educational professionals, and they came together to create an organization whose commitment to music, excellence in teaching and strong teamwork endures to this day. Almost thirty years later, Youth Singers continues to be a model for ingenuity, innovation and collaboration, providing broad performing arts training and opportunities for young people.

Emergency Shelters, Soup Kitchen, Grocery and Clothing Programs, Supportive Living Programs, Christmas Hampers, Drop-In Centre.

Our trained volunteers and professional staff provide practical care and support to individuals and their families dealing with life-threatening illness in their own homes. Care plans are flexible and designed for each family -- may include such services as respite care, caregiver support and emotional support. The Living Room Program is offered one day each week to provide respite for families and life affirming activities for clients. One to one grief counselling and support groups for kids, teens and adults enhance bereavement follow-up offered to families served by Evergreen as well as the general public. Bereavement resource mailings are also available on a monthly basis. A resource library is available at the Evergreen office. Services are offered at no charge to the client, but government funding provides only a small portion of our budget.

We invite you to be part of any of the weekly and daily masses and other events happening at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. On Sunday we offer three distinct liturgies at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 with Evensong and Benediction once a month. Our 9:30 Sunday School has attractive programs for different age groups. Children also participate in our Orff ensemble and our newest choir. Our Gallery and Ritual Choirs attract some of Toronto's best singers and our 9:30 mass also offers additional opportunities for singers to participate along with gifted instumentalists. We are well known for our rich community life with frequent pot-luck suppers on Feast Days throughout the year. You can learn more about us at our Parish Website which will also provide information about our social media sites. Visit us on our parish websites: http://www.stmarymagdalene.ca http://www.smm125.com