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YWS is Etobicoke's singular emergency residence and referral agency serving homeless youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The 30 bed Emergency Residential Program meets the immediate needs of the youth by providing safe shelter, crisis counselling, nutritious food, clothing and hygiene products. Residents are given access to life skills training sessions and workshops through YWS's Steps to Success and Housing Programs. An Employment Program aims to alleviate the obstacles youth encounter in finding and maintaining employment. A Stay in School Program offers longer-term accommodation for up to 20 youth while they focus on completing their education. Youth Without Shelter' s vision is to end homelessness, one youth at a time, one step at a time.

We provide compassionate care for individuals, their families, friends and caregivers facing a life threatening illness, extending through bereavement. Our services include a Palliative Care program, Bereavement Care program, Caregiver Support and Training.

The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. We have a volunteer Board of Directors, drawn from our supporters and the community at large. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa.

The John Howard Society of Alberta is a non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. The organization takes its name and spirit from the 18th century humanitarian John Howard, whose name has become a symbol of humane consideration for prisoners. It was incorporated in 1949, and today the organization consists of six separately incorporated districts along with the Provincial Office. We believe that crime control is as much the responsibility of the community as it is of government. Through involvement with the John Howard Society, as members or volunteers, people in the community play an active role in the criminal justice process by providing programs for offenders and their families, ex-offenders, young persons and the public.

The LCHS is committed to the humane treatment of all animals and actively performs cruelty investigations in St. Catharines, Lincoln, Grimsby, Thorold and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Taking in over 4,500 animals each year and adopting cats to forever homes for only $25, the LCHS needs your financial support to continue our important work. Your gift will truly help the animals in our care. On behalf of our Board, staff and volunteers - thank you for your kind contribution to the animals.

The Caring and Sharing Exchange provides much-needed assistance to Ottawa residents facing economic hardship during the back-to-school and Christmas seasons. The assistance is provided by means of food hampers, backpacks and gift-vouchers to Giant Tiger. FIND OUT MORE: www.CaringandSharing.ca Our Values: - Delivering our services equitably and fairly, with dignity and respect - Providing our services as efficiently as possible - Being accountable to our clients, donors and the public Charitable registration number: 13097 9172 RR0001

non-profit organization offering education, counselling, support and referral service to persons affected by the disease, their loved ones as well as professional care providers. Also raises funds for research and support programs

To enable each community to provide for school-age children a hot, nutritious, culturally reflective breakfast in a social educational and stimulating environment. ABOUT US For more than 40 years, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs has provided healthy meals and educational, cultural and recreational activities to children across Southern Ontario, in a respectful and dignified manner. While originally focused on breakfast, we have expanded our offerings to include lunch programs at select clubs, ensuring children receive nutritious meals throughout the day to support their growth, learning, and overall well-being. OUR HISTORY Our doors opened in 1984 after it was determined that many community needs and concerns could be addressed with a breakfast program. Today, The Children's Breakfast Clubs operate as a non-profit organization in over 39 clubs. OUR IMPACT Quite often, hunger is invisible to the untrained eye and children are less likely to disclose this information to adults. Starting the day with a healthy breakfast has a proven track record that leads to improved overall health, decrease in behavioral issues, higher self-esteem and confidence levels, as well as better academic performance and extra-curricular participation. Using a holistic approach, we also deliver educational, cultural and recreational programs that help children aged 5 to 18 develop social, physical and cognitive skills.

ABC Head Start provides a proven program that helps preschool children develop the critical thinking, language, social/emotional and physical skills they need to be ready for school and achieve success in learning and life. Our early learning program integrates skills development with health nutrition and other community supports for children. We provide wrap around services for vulnerable families to help them support their child’s learning and development, promote a healthy family and address issues such as poverty, employment, settlement, English as a second language, mental health, isolation, family violence, and many more complex issues. ABC Head Start works with a wide range of community partners to meet the needs of children and families.

The Trans Canada Trail is a 22,500-kilometre recreational trail winding its way through every province and territory, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. When completed, it will be the world's longest recreational trail, linking close to 1000 communities and over 34 million Canadians. Today almost 73 percent (16,500 kilometres) is developed. Thousands of people are taking to the Trail to walk, hike, cycle, ski, horseback ride, canoe and snowmobile.

Art City in St. James Town opened its doors on December 2000 as a not-for-profit organization committed to providing after school art programs to children of elementary school age. The art programs are intended to foster creative thinking and nurture self-esteem and personal accomplishment. The studio is in a storefront space located beneath a high-rise apartment complex. It is highly visible and accessible. The space provides a safe non-discriminatory environment, dedicated to providing opportunities for the young people of St. James Town. We invite input and feedback from the parents, caregivers and other community members that influence and participate in the everyday lives of these children.

The County of Prince Edward Public Library, an Accredited Ontario Public Library, consists of six branches located in Ameliasburgh, Bloomfield, Consecon, Picton, Milford, and Wellington. Offered are a variety of resources and services as well as programs for children, teens, and adults, history and genealogy resources and a growing collection of online resources.