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We are an independent not-for-profit library. Since 1929 we have offered library resources, programs and services free of charge to communities not served by the municipal library system.

Mount Carmel is best described as a small discipleship school. We are a one year bible college committed to helping our students become better disciples by living lives fully committed to following and imitating Jesus our Lord. Our program is based on three focus areas: community, impact (service) and knowledge.

The Textile Museum of Canada (TMC) is the only museum in Canada dedicated to the collection, exhibition and documentation of textiles from around the world. The collection represents more than 11,000 artifacts from over 200 countries and regions. Creating meaningful childhood education and life-long learning experiences is an important part of the TMC’s role and responsibility in the community. The Museum has a broad constituency, and serves a culturally and artistically diverse audience. The TMC presents curated exhibitions of the work of Canadian and international artists, historic and ethnographic artifacts from its collection, as well as loans from other institutions and private individuals. Educational activities constantly enliven the gallery space and deepen the visitor’s appreciation and understanding of the artwork.

The Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum is a non-profit organization that was incorporated in 1986. We support the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in a number of ways. One, by offering public programs that are child, youth, family and adult focused. Second, we run two gift shops, Apperley Place Gift Shop in the Museum and Cumberland Gallery Gift Shop in the Legistlative Building. Third, we help with financial support for the on-going research that is conducted by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

Representing the history of the Muskoka Lakes Township, the museum is an important cultural, historical and educational resource, serving the community and its many visitors. The area's heritage is presented through permanent and seasonal exhibits and programs, workshops, and special events.

Mustard Seed International launches and sponsors ministries that reach children with the Gospel and raises them up as leaders. Our ministries throughout South East Asia and India include the formation and support of Christian schools, an acclaimed teacher-training center, homes for the care of children and community empowerment centers. We request financial support and prayers to enable us to bring transformative Christian education and discipleship to children in need, seeking to transform their entire communities with the hope of Christ.

Scouting has an important role in the lives of today’s youth. Scouting promotes the importance of values such as integrity, honesty, responsibility, patriotism, courtesy, perseverance, cooperation, tolerance, teamwork, leadership and respect for community, nature and spirituality. In the 2008-2009 Scouting year, for the first time in a quarter of a century, membership in Scouting across Canada has increased. We are working hard so that more youth have the opportunity to benefit from a Scouting experience. As the organization grows, more and more youth in need of financial assistance are identified.

Toronto Section has over 800 members and has been a catalyst for change and a powerful pioneering force on behalf of children, youth, the elderly, families, the disabled, new Canadians and the disadvantaged. Toronto Section initiated many programs and proudly handed them over to the community: Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living, Block Parents, Junior Kindergarten (under the auspices of North York Board of Education), Jewish Camp Council, English As-A-Second-Language, services to the physically challenged and citizenship preparation.

NEADS initiates the development and expansion of a communications network for students with disabilities and those persons professionally involved in support programs for disabled students at colleges and universities across Canada; Have the capability to make timely and meaningful responses to the issues and concerns affecting the educational resources and environment of students with disabilities; Facilitate the collection and dissemination of information on post-secondary education and the disabled student; Encourage the formation of associations of students with disabilities on the campuses so that consumers can advocate for themselves. NEADS is governed by a 12 member Board of Directors. This Board is cross-disability and represents the geographical regions of the country. In order to maintain consumer control disabled students members have exclusive voting privileges.

The NYOC's mission is to recruit the best young classical musicians ages 16-28 from across the country and prepare them for careers as professional orchestral musicians with leading orchestras in Canada and around the world. Each year the NYOC auditions more than 500 musicians for 90-100 positions in the orchestra for our annual summer training institute at Wilfrid Laurier University, a national concert tour with performances in some of Canada’s finest concert halls, and a professional recording session at McGill University’s studios. Training with the NYOC bridges the gap between music education and professional classical music careers. More than one-third of Canada’s professional orchestral musicians are alumni of the NYOC. Our alumni are members of major orchestras such as the Vancouver Symphony, the Calgary Philharmonic, the Edmonton Symphony, the Toronto Symphony, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony, the Canadian Opera Company and others around the world.

Since 1934 NBC has been training leaders in the church and in worldwide missions. Founded in a country setting and now located near a town of only 5,000 people, NBC beautifully balances accessibility with the separation needed for the focused study of God’s Word. NBC excels at providing a family atmosphere and personal instruction in matters of faith and service.

The North Bay Literacy Council provides literacy upgrading in reading, writing, spelling, math and computers to adults 16 years of age and out of school. We offer one to one tutoring and/or small group instruction at no charge to participants. All participants receive a literacy assessment and training plan. We work with each individual to help them meet their goals. All information is kept in the strictest confidence. We also offer special training workshops for Retail Essential Skills and Best Self Forward. There is usually a charge for these workshops. All volunteer tutors are trained at a 15 hour workshop. There is a charge for this workshop and participants receive a provincial tutor certificate and a tutor handbook. For more information about any and all of these services please call our office or visit our website.