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Happy Corner Preschool is located in Vancouver BC. The school provides a two morning a week program for 3 year olds (teddy bears) and a 3 morning a week program for 4 year olds (caterpillars). The school is a registered Parent Participation Preschool.

Bearspaw Christian School is an accredited K-12 school that teaches Alberta curriculum from a Christian perspective.

The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) helps individuals and organizations to connect across cultures. We provide information, support and tools to help immigrants reach their goals. By engaging people through networks, education and arts programming we create a welcoming community. ICA offers services for newcomers, including settlement and integration counseling, translation and interpretation, English classes, mentoring, volunteer matching and peer support. We also provide outreach and education in the community through arts programming, as well as workshops on anti-racism, multiculturalism, diversity awareness, immigration and human rights.

The Adult Learning Centre is a community based non-profit Literacy and Basic Skills program that assists adults in improving their reading, writing, math, computer,communication and workforce readiness skills for employment, further education and training,and/or personal goals.

Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia (JA) has been the leading provider of youth financial education and entrepreneurial activities in the province for 40 years. JA programs help students understand economic principles and develop entrepreneurial, leadership and interpersonal skills. JA experiences promote the skills, understanding and perspectives students need to succeed in a global economy and be productive, contributing members of society with an emphasis on three areas: Financial literacy Entrepreneurship Work readiness In Nova Scotia, JA offers young leaders four programs free of charge, starting as early as grade six: Our Business World, the Economics for Success, JA Titan and the Company Program.

Junior Achievement of Central Ontario has provided hands-on experiences which help young people understand the economics of life since 1968. In partnership with educators and volunteers, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential, serving nearly 70,000 students in Central Ontario in 2008-2009 alone. Through the generous support of our volunteers and donors Junior Achievement provides relevant financial literacy and entrepreneurial programs. Every program is delivered by trained and inspiring volunteers who share their practical experience to encourage students to stay in school and to pursue their dreams. We are actively seeking more volunteers and donors to help us meet the tremendous demand for our programs. We invite you to join us to inspire students today and help ensure their success in the future!

Vision: We will be recognized by our stakeholders as vital to the success of our youth in reaching their potential through partnership with business and educators in the nationwide delivery of relevant business learning experiences by inspired volunteers. To reach our envisioned goals, we are guided by a few core values to keep us on track: Belief in the boundless potential of young people Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning

For over 50 years Junior Achievement has been engaging local business and community leaders of Alberta in its mission to help students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, a solid and practical understanding of business and finance and a commitment to community. In direct partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their mind and their potential. This has all been made possible through continued financial and voluntary support of companies and individuals, who share the Junior Achievement philosophy and ideals. Junior Achievement operates as two separate charitable organizations in Alberta, with separate legal identities. All monies raised on this website will be split between Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta and Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Since 1950,the Junior League of Calgary (JLC) has been working to bridge the gap between society's needs and existing community resources. The result is a legacy of training, leadership and voluntarism that has made a difference in Calgary. Past projects include the launch of Calgary Reads, Junior Chefs, Kids Help Phone, and Volunteer Calgary. Current projects promote healthy and active living for youth. We believe that education and support for youth is critical in building self-esteem and reversing the cycle of poverty. The Teen Tote project collects gifts and hygiene items for teenagers who would otherwise be missed during the Christmas season. Kids in the Kitchen is an international education initiative to empower children to lead healthier lives through hands-on activities related to nutrition, food preparation and physical fitness. Kids in Motion and Kids in the Arts introduce preschool concepts to at-risk children using story-telling, crafts, dancing, music and games.

King Township Public Library operates four branches serving the community of the Township of King. Located in King City, Nobleton, Schomberg, and Ansnorveldt, the Library offers a collection of over 75,000 print and AV items, as well as a vast digital collection. Our strategic goals include: 1. The Library will be a destination of choice for the community offering comfortable, vibrant and creative spaces which are fully accessible. 2. The Library will revitalize its collections, programs and services in response to the evolving needs of our growing community. 3. The Library will continue to foster a dynamic culture of innovation, employing existing and emerging technologies to connect our users to both the world within and beyond our walls. 4. The Library will be recognized and valued as an essential service by community stakeholders and residents.

You can create a better future for the people of Kitchener. Whether you realise it or not, a gift to the “evolve. literally.” campaign is life changing! Igniting a passion for reading. Support for the unemployed. Welcoming new Canadians to the community. Teaching digital literacy skills. Offering encouragement to aspiring authors. Providing the homeless a library card and, through it, an increased sense of dignity. An endless supply of materials to be consumed for information or entertainment…these are but a few examples of how your public library builds community and enhances lives. Your support means KPL will do even more for you and your neighbours in the years ahead. Thank you for giving generously to your public library!

The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is the oldest and largest public gallery in the Region of Waterloo, Ontario. The Gallery is a tenant in The Centre in the Square, a performing arts facility in Kitchener. On behalf of the community, the Gallery is the proud caretaker of a significant permanent collection, consisting of 3900 works of art.