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The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is a non-profit organization that responds to the needs of people in our community. Our goal is not only to provide emergency food and clothing to Saskatoon's less fortunate, but also to help people learn valuable life, computer, literacy and employment skills.
The Forgiveness Project works to build understanding and give people the opportunity to move forward from trauma and conflict, enabling both personal and societal transformation.
Toronto Public Library Foundation was established in 1997 as a registered charity. Since its inception, Toronto Public Library Foundation has raised over $55 million in support of Toronto Public Library priority needs. The Foundation's long-range goal is to build an endowment fund that will generate sufficient income to support enhanced library programs, collections and services in perpetuity. The urgent needs for the Library include: improved and expanded collections, enhanced programs and services, upgraded technology, and revitalized community spaces to respond to the changing needs of the people of Toronto. Our city needs its library. And Toronto's Library needs you.
The Scout House organization began in 1938 and developed into a championship competitive Corps in North American. It disbanded in 1967 and reformed in 1998. In 2012 the Scout House Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps formed with a 10 person drum line. It has now added a 20 person horn line and is executing a five year plan to reach a 90 person competitive Corps. Cadet ages range from 10 to 18 and up to 83 in the Scout House Band with younger members continually joining. (17 new band members in 2014). No member receives any compensation for their services. The Band is managed by an elected Board Of Directors under a Province of Ontario Corporation Charter. It is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency 88877 4791 RR0001. Funds are derived solely from corporate and personal donations, performance fees and fundraising events. Financial challenges include instrument replacement, uniform replacement, transportation equipment and performance regalia.
Join the Dance is the Ontario representative for Pierre Dulaine's internationally acclaimed Dancing Classrooms of Mad Hot Ballroom and Take the Lead Fame. A 10 weeks Inter-curricular, Character Education program for children and youth that utilizes ballroom dancing as a vehicle to change the lives of not only the participants, but also the lives of the teachers and families who support them. Academic components of History, Geography, Literacy, Public Speaking and Social Studies are woven intricately into the joy of the dance that provides 50-minutes of good physical fitness and mental health stimulation. Culminating events allow diverse school communities to Join the Dance and Dancing Classrooms are fully endorsed by the Toronto Public and Catholic Boards. $100 will provide 1 student in a classroom with twenty 50-minute sessions for ten weeks. $2,000 sponsorship/donation provides the program to one entire classroom.
Bear mortality related to human conflicts is perhaps the largest single factor affecting long-term population viability. As human populations continue to extend into bear habitat throughout North America, either through residential development, recreational use or industrial use, bear human conflicts increase. Our organization aims to reduce human caused bear mortality and incidents of human-bear conflict. This is achieved through specialized training courses and innovative applied research. We are involved in a variety of initiatives that focus on reducing people’s interactions with bears while living, working and recreating in bear country. These include our unique Bearproof Garbage Bin Loaner Program, Bear Hazard Assessments, and Natural Attractant Management. Please see www.bearconflict.org for more information.
Canada World Youth (CWY) is a world leader in developing international educational programs for young people aged 15 to 25. Thanks to the support of donors, partners, host families and the government, since 1971, CWY has enabled over 36,000 youth to participate in programs across Canada and in 67 countries around the world.
Established in 1994, the Design Exchange (DX) is a not for profit registered charity with the mandate to promote the experience of design. As of March 2012, a new strategic plan was adopted whereby the DX has revitalized its strategic direction and refined its mandate to be a Design Museum offering exhibitions and programming with broad public appeal. DX exhibitions will cover the various design disciplines including fashion, architecture, interior and industrial design, digital design and more, by presenting designers, products, projects or themes that reflect popular contemporary culture. The DX relies on the generous donations received from individuals, foundations and corporations. Every tax-deductible gift to the DX helps us to support and present our Youth Education Programs, including Tours + Workshops, camps, and competitions. Donations also support the preservation the DX Permanent Collection and the historic building. Please visit www.dx.org for more information.
All schools teach from a worldview, whether explicitly or tacitly, which helps define life's meaning and purpose. At Master's we teach from a Judea Christian perspective. All areas of curriculum at Master's are developed from this premise with instruction and guidance given from a Christian perspective. Since 1997, Master's Academy and College has been developing its 21st century learning model called, Profound Learning™. The Profound Learning™ model, with its signature of innovation and creativity, elevates the academic performance of all students while simultaneously preparing them to be FUTURE READY. Today, Master's Profound Learning™ model is a reality – students become researchers, engineers and designers of the future by engaging in learning experiences designed to cultivate FUTURE READY skills.
The regular artistic season of La Troupe du Jour includes two shows produced by the company and two other visiting shows from other theatrical companies. La Troupe du Jour offers as well other activities related to the preparation of future plays (public readings, experimental theatre, etc.). La Troupe du Jour facilitates a Writers' circle that gives the chance to writers to exchange ideas and offers dramaturgical development. This Writers' circle aims at developping three different plays over a three year period and at different stages allowing a rotation of plays written and produced locally. Another goal pursued by La Troupe du Jour is to offer theatrical workshops to schools and community members all across Saskatchewan. La Troupe du Jour actively participates to developmental workshops for actors and professionals from all trades related to theatre.
SOUL is an urban school training Christian leaders for urban ministry in Winnipeg. SOUL is dedicated to being accessible, affordable and culturally Relevant.