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Dawson Community Centre is a non-profit recreational and educational organization that serves over 700 members yearly as well as many non-members. We strive to offer a welcoming atmosphere where people can meet, learn and grow as individuals and support each other to form a stronger sense of community.

Préville Fine Arts Centre is a non-profit music and arts school founded in 1974 by Belva Thomas. In a bilingual setting, we offer music and arts education to enrich the lives of families, children and learners of all ages and from a rich mosaic of backgrounds.

The Visual Arts Centre is the largest bilingual independent non-profit art school in Canada and has been involved in the teaching of art for over 65 years. As a vibrant contributor to the city's cultural life, the VAC offers accessible, excellent arts education through our School of Art and a respected venue for the exhibition of contemporary art through our McClure Gallery. The VAC represents a lively meeting place for artists, teachers and students where exchange and inspiration are fostered. With our open door policy and central location in the city, the VAC is an active promoter of the visual arts in the broader society.

Diaconal Ministry is rooted in and patterned on the humble loving of Jesus, who "did not come to be served, but to serve". Mark 10:45 FOUR-YEAR DIPLOMA IN DIACONAL MINISTRIES. Each of the first three years of this full-time program is "theme year" - one in education, one in pastoral care and one on social justice. During each theme year, students work at field placements in their home community and gather twice in Winnipeg for intensive two-week Learning Circles. Students also take external university courses. Degrees can be granted through joint agreements with University of Winnipeg and St. Stephen's College in Edmonton. ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION, PASTORAL CARE OR SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRIES TWO-WEEK LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODULE, WHICH IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR ALL OTHER CCS PROGRAMS.

CERA is an Ontario-based non-profit organization established to promote human rights in housing. Our staff and volunteers work with low income and other disadvantaged households to challenge discriminatory practices in the rental housing market, and to help these individuals and families access and retain the housing they need. We do this through directly assisting individuals experiencing discrimination, representing human rights claimants at the Ontario Human Rights Commission, public education, research, and test case litigation related to poverty, housing and human rights. CERA is the only organization in Canada that focuses on fighting discrimination in housing and using human rights legislation to challenge housing insecurity and homelessness. All of our services are free. CERA is sustained through project funding and direct fundraising. We receive no core funding.

CILT is a consumer-controlled, community-based resource organization. We help people with disabilities to learn Independent Living skills and integrate into the community. CILT operates on the philosophy of the Independent Living movement which was developed in response to traditional rehabilitation services models. CILT aims to develop and implement dignified social services that empower individuals. The donation you generously make goes entirely towards supporting the organization and its life-enriching programs and projects for persons with a disability.

Main services offered: -Telephone intervention for suicidal individuals, their families and bereavement suicide -Orientation and reference to the resources of the environment -Intervention following a suicide and followed by mourning -Clinical support to stakeholders -Training and documentation -Information meeting -Development and support of networks of aid and mutual assistance -Conducting material and of prevention and intervention tools

Our community benefit agency works to make our community a better place to live. We believe in helping to build better lives through our childrens programs as well as our outreach and support programs.

The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC is charitable organization that provides programs and services to over 10,000 people living with CP province wide, as well as thousands more affected by CP including families, caregivers, professionals, and the community. Our vision is to see those with CP and other disabilities live a Life Without Limits. Through our programs, we are committed to enriching and supporting the lives of children, adults, and seniors with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. Programs and services that we provide include: • Resource and Community Support • Educational Bursaries • Camperships • Therapeutic yoga for youth with CP and therapeutic dance for children with CP • Community Connections Series • Speakers Bureau • Roundtable e-Newsletter •Lending library and association-produced manuals and packages For more information about us, visit www.bccerebralpalsy.com or connect with us at info@bccerebralpalsy.com or by calling 1.800.663.0004

Centrepiece of a Leadership Movement The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day, world-class leadership event experienced by more than 170,000 leaders around the world, representing more than 14,000 churches. It’s telecast LIVE from Willow’s campus (near Chicago) every August. Throughout the fall, Summit events take place in an additional 300+ cities, 92 countries—and are translated into 45 languages. This event is crafted to infuse vision, skill development, and inspire leaders for the sake of local church transformation.

Chartwell is located in Oakville, Ontario. As we move deeper In Relationship with God and one another, we seek to become a people who wholeheartedly love God and a people who genuinely care for one another. As we move further On God’s Mission, we seek to advance Christ’s reign in all spheres of life at home and around the world. We are part of the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada.

CEF of Canada provides resources for the evangelizing and spiritual growth of children -- "Helping you evangelize children".