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Working for people, around the world. Engineers Without Borders Quebec (ISFQ, Ingénieurs sans frontières Québec) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1994 by engineers wishing to contribute to the development of various communities around the world. The members of ISFQ are primarily active or retired engineers. In the preparation and the realization of its projects, ISFQ applies the principles of sustainable development as defined in 1987 by the United Nations. Sustainable development was presented as being "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs".

Mission Corail-Haïti works in the city of Corail, in Haiti, for more than 30 years. We take care of an elementary school with 600 children, a dispensary that help 40 to 60 patients a day and a housing cooperative of 150 families among the poorest in the city. We also have a host structure for our missionaries. With our activities, we provide employment for almost 40 Haitians.

You are invited to discover our Observatory which is dedicated to popularizing natural sciences and to promote them as hobbies among the young and the young at heart. Various activities are offered in astronomy, ornithology, mycology, forestry, amateur ham radio and small rocket building and launching. Mont Cosmos main telescope is a computerized 16" 406 mm Meade LX200. We also have a conference room, a small kitchen, toilets and a beautiful deck for your scenic lunch. Located in a beautiful and peaceful setting, between the rolling Beauce hills and the Quebec city area, Mont Cosmos has a beautiful view of the Saint-Lawrence valley and is located in the Appalachian hills. Over five kilometres of hiking trails, along with two scenic points equipped with decks, enables you to discover the enchanting nature of our area. We do offer services in english upon special demand. Groups, families and friends are welcome.

Founded in 1996, the Helios Centre is an independent, non-profit energy research group, dedicated to developing the knowledge base required to foster appropriate strategies, policies, regulatory decisions and market choices for a sustainable energy and climate future. Energy: Research, sponsored or not, on legislative, regulatory and commercial solutions ; Studies and expert advice responding to specific needs of decision-makers and other stakeholders in the energy sector ; Publications to raise public awareness regarding the path to sustainable energy. Climate change: Analysis of international negotiations and the evolving of the regulatory framework ; Identification of opportunities and analysis of policy and regulatory issues ; Expert support in developing CDM projects under the Kyoto Protocol ; Support for capacity-building and the implementation of Designated National Authorities (DNA) ; Professional training enhancing public understanding of climate issues.

Park-To-Park Trail is a regional initiative to create a 230 km east-west recreation trail through Parry Sound, Muskoka, and Haliburton. The route will connect several provincial parks, communities and ammenities to provide trail users with an unforgetable trail experience. As a link in the Trans Canada Trail, the P2P trail is intended to be a "shared-use" network with such uses as hiking, cycling, cross country-skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, dog sledding and ATVing.

Families of SMA Canada is a national registered charity dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and support families affected by the disease.

Coast Mental Health knows that recovery from mental illness is more than taking pills. Through individualized support and client involvement in goal-setting and care, Coast has successfully helped thousands of people in their recovery. Last year Coast staff and peer support workers reached out to over 3000 clients. We provided supported housing to over 900 people, helped hundreds of people find work and volunteer opportunities, served over 1000 meals each day, and provide such basic human comforts as laundry and shower facilities, and social and recreational activities. All designed to facilitate recovery for those in need. Coast clients form a thriving community of people working each day to overcome illness, adversity and stigma. We have seen many individuals move from unemployment, homelessness, being hungry and alone, to finding jobs, homes, food and a community of people who care. Coast welcomes anyone with a mental illness to participate in our services and programs.

Opera.ca provides services in advocacy, communications, and support for Canadian opera creation. Working in collaboration with OPERA America, Opera.ca leads members in dialogues relating to artistic quality and creativity, education and audience development, community service, governance, resource development, promising partnership opportunities, international trends in opera production and new technologies. One of the most significant programs of Opera.ca was the Canadian Opera Creation Fund, which supported the creation and development of opera and music theatre. Other services include Annual Meetings, the biennial Banff Opera Colloquium, regional roundtables, and High Notes, Opera.ca’s monthly electronic newsletter. Opera.ca is a registered national arts service organization governed by a nine-member Board of Directors.

Created in 2001, the Herstreet Foundation is devoted to raising funds to support the mission of Herstreet, which is described below.

Habitat for Humanity provides access to a simple, decent home through a no-interest, no down payment mortgage making affordable homeownership possible.

The Olive Branch of Hope (TOBOH) is a grassroots, volunteer driven Canadian organization (Registration #R861916013 RR001) established in 2001 to provide support and education to breast cancer survivors of various ethnic backgrounds. The members of TOBOH Board are volunteers with a desire to ensure that all women and men diagnosed with breast cancer, have the support needed to help them through their difficult times. This working board consists of six women and one man, some of whom are breast cancer survivors. They represent many diverse cultures and professions and bring many diverse skills to our organization. Each of them recognizes that breast cancer has a profound impact on the lives of women and men diagnosed with the disease, as well as on their families, friends and colleagues.

Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) is the City of Vancouver's amateur radio program, a community service organization that includes both licensed amateur radio operators and other communications volunteers involved in the city emergency program. VECTOR designs, constructs, maintains and operates a wide variety of telecommunications systems ranging from HF/VHF/UHF radio telephony systems to a wide variety of digital data and voice systems. VECTOR is the primary backup emergency communications provider for the City of Vancouver. When not tasked by the City of Vancouver, in conjunction with the Provincial Emergency Program VECTOR resources can be made available to assist communities elsewhere in the province. VECTOR is a registered non-profit society. The organization is run by its members and is directed by a volunteer executive board elected by the membership. We also have 2 appointed Directors from the VPD and City of Vancouver.