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Our vision is to be at the forefront of positive change in the health and well-being of our community. Our charitable work is focused on ensuring that everyone has a chance to grow, to learn and to realize their dreams. We believe that everyone, even those from families with limited financial means, deserve to be welcomed into an inclusive, integrated environment that promotes equality, shared values and where self-worth is nourished. The generosity of our donors helps support us in creating YMCA programs that are relevant, affordable, and accessible.

Goals: To provide children with a learning environment that will enhance their development, and prepare them for a more successful entry into school and community. To address possible emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties in children through the provision of early identification and intervention strategies. To provide the resources, supports, and prevention interventions to families, thereby enabling the parents to build secure relationships and to enhance parenting skills.

Special Olympics Ontario provides athletes with an intellectual disability the opportunity to experience and succeed in sport. Special Olympics' athletes gain self-confidence and transfer the success from the playing field to become more active citizens in society.

Orangeville Christian School is a Christian day school located in Orangeville, ON. We have grades JK-8 and strive to teach a Christ-centred curriculum to raise responsive disciples for Christ in our world. Visit our website at orangevillechristianschool.com for more information.

Fostering an appreciation for the choral art in members and audiences alike, the Durham Girls’ Choir’s love of singing is evinced by their high level of achievement. Founded in 1972, the choir’s 40-year history is studded with honours earned at home and abroad. The choir has gained a reputation for high standards through participation in local, national and international music festivals. Challenged by a culturally diverse repertoire of treble choral music, the choir members develop their musical identity and personal identity in equal measure as they establish their place in their community and explore their relationship in the world. The choir comprises two separate groups, the Junior Choir and the Senior Choir, ranging in age from 8 – 21.

The Innis Point Bird Observatory (IPBO) is a non-profit organization of over 60 volunteers. Our aims are to contribute to regional and national bird monitoring programs, and to raise awareness of birds in our local community. IPBO is a charitable organization, reliant on volunteers to run all its bird banding programs and for fundraising.

Founded as a not-for-profit, non-government organization in 1957, we have a well-established reputation as a leader in safety education. We continually check our environment to identify gaps in safety promotion and seek to meet the need, either through individual effort or with the many health and safety-related organizations throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario that we cooperate with. Our programs include: Safety Education & Courses for Children & Youth Children's Summer Camp Defensive Driving Motorcycle Training Programs Adult Crossing Guard Program

OMS Montessori creates multi-age learning communities that support each student as a life-long learner. Assessing progress through daily observation and guiding each student through dynamic activity, OMS Montessori enables each student to develop fully as a confident, self-directed, responsible citizen of the world. Established in 1966, OMS Montessori is a non-profit, charitable corporation accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (one of only three schools in Ottawa). We serve around 300 students from 18 months to grade 12, with Francophone and English programs. We were the first Montessori school in Ottawa and we continue to be an educational leader by creating and implementing education beyond the ordinary. To see if our school is right for your child, or to learn more about Montessori education, come observe our school in action. Contact [email protected] to set up a Montessori 101 appointment. All are welcome.

The Peace and Environment Resource Centre (PERC) provides valued resources, support and skills in our community. We are grassroots, volunteer-based, and dedicated to positive change. Our achievements over our 30 year history include: producing the Peace and Environment News (newspaper); organizing hundreds of community and school workshops, a resource library of thousands of books, magazines and videos; hosting school and children’s programs, and countless community events. This and much more has been made possible thanks to the collective effort and resourcefulness of over our dedicated volunteers. Current programs include the PEN, communications, and workshops.

Founded as a registered charity in 1982 by Barbara Clark, c.M., the members are committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. Currently lead by Jamie Loback - Music Director, the ensemble (50+) is open to individuals ages 15 through 30. Chosen by audition, the members must demonstrate a commitment to their art and the overall goals of the organization. Through experiences with artists such as the members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO), the choristers are prepared for a possible future within the diverse arts communities. This organization believes that its longevity and current vitality is the demonstration of commitment to its goals, not only by its current members but also those who have gone before. Alumni, supporters, friends and family have coloured and shaped this organization over the years. We believe that everyones’ continued contributions are key to the organizations success. Join the experience! Share the memories! Feel the Music!

OWL became a registered non-profit society in January 1985. We operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, on an “on-call” basis. We are open every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 3 pm during the winter months. Over the summer, volunteers have the chance to apply for a grant working at OWL. We are open for tours 7 days a week during the summer months. OWL offers education classes, both on– and off-site. We have over 25 ‘Front Education’ residents who stay on-site and help educate any tours our classes that visit OWL. We also have over 10 ’Side Education’ residents who visit schools, community centers, and libraries throughout the year, who also help educate the public. We are always looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising events. We are proud of our record in the field of raptor rehabilitation, and we are anxious to continue our work and to meet the ever-increasing demands on both our facilities and our dedicated volunteers.

Founded in 1987, Pacific Salmon Foundation is an independent, politically neutral organization dedicated to rebuilding healthy sustainable and naturally divers Pacific salmon stocks. We believe that action is more important than words; that collaboration and partnerships are more effective than finger pointing and blame.