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We are dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, transparency and good stewardship in the community and of the planet. Our Centre was founded in 1983 by Dr. Reverend Gail Schulz. Our present facility was purchased with Rev. Sue Rubin who served as spiritual director from 1985 to 1995. From 1996 to 2001 Rev Kaye Patrick served. Rev. Patrick Cameron our current spiritual director has been visioning and growing our community since 2002. We continue to grow as a strong and vibrant spiritual community. We offer a practical spiritual teaching that draws on the wisdom of the ages and New Thought principles, in order to promote awakening and personal growth. With a variety of services available, Centre for Spiritual Living- Edmonton meets the needs of families, singles, children, adults, and seniors. Whatever your lifestyle or spiritual path, you will feel welcomed. Our spiritual community is ready to embrace, love, and accept you as you are. Everyone is included on the path to God!

Our holistic approach gives young mothers a new start. In a supportive, caring atmosphere, young mothers between the ages of 15 and 21 can complete their high school education while developing strong parenting skills and building life skills for a brighter future. Their children benefit from a licensed early child development program in Youville Centre's bright,child-friendly facility. Support services include: Breakfast & Lunch Programs Parenting Programs Co-operative Education Career Counselling Food Bank Services Links to Housing Assistance Addictions & Mental Health counselling Lifestyle courses for credit: Leadership, Self-Esteem, Nutritional Advice, Resiliency & Self Advocacy, Financial Literacy and Fitness Programs Donations Swap Shop Transportation Support Medical & Dental Clinics Learning Coach Program “I truly believe that my time at Youville provided me with a great opportunity to be successful in my future as a young mom.” ~ Clarissa, 1996

Founded in 1925, le Cercle Molière is Canada's oldest running theatre company. The company offers four mainstage productions during its season, as well as programming for youth.

The Child Development Centre of Prince George and District (CDC) has been helping the region’s children develop to their potential for over 40 years. We are one of the largest and longest serving non-profit child health and development agencies in British Columbia. From our humble beginnings, serving 5 children in a rented portable back in 1968, the Centre now annually assists over 1000 children and their families. We provide services in Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride, Valemount, and surrounding areas. We offer physical, occupational and speech/language therapy, as well as supported child development, family support, preschool, daycare, and adapted programming. Our Centre is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), providing an assurance that we operate in an effective, efficient, and family-focused manner.

The Sarah Sommer Chai Folk Ensemble is North America's oldest & largest Israeli folk troupe. Founded in 1964, Chai has built an international reputation for the unique blend of dance, music & song that gives it its name...Hebrew for "alive". A truly all-encompassing cultural experience, Chai is made up of 40 dancers, singers & musicians - performing exclusively to live musical accompaniment. Chai's repertoire includes music from every corner of the world where Jewish culture has existed including Israel, Morocco, Russia, Brazil, Africa, Greece, Spain and more. Chai also makes a contribution to the community through the teaching of Israeli music and dance at the Lisa Cohen Chai School of Performing Arts in Winnipeg.

Led by Artistic Director Lawrence Cherney and Executive Director Chris Lorway, Soundstreams is a Toronto-based music presenter that commissions, develops, and showcases the work of contemporary Canadian composers and their international counterparts. These innovative collaborations are performed by the finest artists from Canada and around the world, and are presented in an annual concert series at Koerner Hall, in national and international tours, and through a variety of education and outreach activities. Over the past three decades, Soundstreams commissions have added more than 150 works to the musical repertoire worldwide, reflecting a diverse variety of genres and cultural traditions. Projects have included festivals and conferences, as well as new productions such as Thomson Highway and Melissa Hui’s Cree opera Pimooteewin: The Journey and R. Murray Schafer’s Dora Award-winning site-specific opera The Children’s Crusade. www.soundstreams.ca

Change for Children partners with communities in Latin America and Africa who are struggling against poverty and injustice to improve access to basic needs, healthcare and education. Our development projects, their cost and priority, are determined by our Southern partners according to the current needs of their communities. Change for Children is about social change. Our commitment is to Self Determination, Equality, Local Ownership, Responsibility, Solidarity, and the Future. With your help Change for Children supports initiatives in areas of: Basic Human Needs, Health & Nutrition, HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment, Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Indigenous Peoples' Cultural & Environmental Preservation, Child Protection, Human Rights, Democracy & Good Governance Promotion, Capacity Development & Income Generation for Women. In Canada, our Global Education program engages the public in a process of awareness raising, analysis and action on issues of global justice.

The Children's Aid Society of Hamilton was established in 1894 as a non-profit, charitable organization focussing on the well-being and protection of children. The CAS is mandated under The Child and Family Services Act of Ontario to provide child protection services in our community. This Society is funded 100% by the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. The Society is responsible for the investigation and assessment of all allegations of physical, emotional or sexual abuse and neglect towards children and the management of a case when a child is taken into care. The Society provides supportive counselling to the family and child, in order to help keep the child in their home.

Arts Umbrella provides the highest quality visual and performing arts education to Metro Vancouver children and youth ages 2-19, regardless of their financial circumstances. Parents can enroll their children in Arts Umbrella classes held at our Granville Island facility throughout the year. They can also apply for bursary funding to offset the cost of participation or take advantage of Arts Umbrella's free-of-charge outreach programs held throughout Metro Vancouver and elsewhere in the province. All of this ensures that thousands of young people who otherwise might not be able to participate in or enjoy the arts get that chance.

CISV Victoria has been positively impacting the lives of youth for nearly 50 years. Our peace education and leadership building programs are offered to youth ages 11-25 years old. Our monthly meetings, weekend camps and 4-week international summer camps are designed to provide environments where inclusion, cooperation, open-mindedness, and cross-cultural friendships are fostered. Our chapter is proud to be celebrating our 50th year in 2015! (More information can be found on our webiste www.cisvvictoria.ca)

The museum is located in downtown Chilliwack in Chilliwack's only National Historic Site, the former City Hall building. The building houses administrative offices, exhibits and meeting space. The archives are located in a separate but nearby building. Here, the community records are kept and are available to the community and researchers.

Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA) is a community recognized for theatre evolution. Since our beginnings as Chinook Theatre in 1980, we have continuously provided the infrastructure in which theatre and the performing arts can be showcased, through facility, festival and season. We support the community in which performing arts is created.