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The South Asian Women's Centre is a voluntary non-profit women's organization run by, and for South Asian Women. Our purpose is to increase self awareness of South Asian Women and to empower women to develop their social and cultural potential. The Centre is a place where South Asian Women of all backgrounds and ages can access a variety of programs and services. We strive to provide an environment where women can work together to promote their well-being. Our primary focus is to increase women’s awareness of themselves and assist them to develop their full potential by increasing their economic, social, and political standing in society. Through the provision of programs and services, the South Asian Women’s Centre strives to provide an environment where women can work together to promote their well being.

Our Goal: Indwell's goal is to restore hope and dignity to people. We attempt to overcome the stigma through educating people to understand many common and widespread misconceptions surrounding homelessnes. Our Motivation: Staff of Indwell share a Christian motivation to care for our residents, many of whom have experienced social marginalization, family disruption, and a loss of self esteem and dignity. We follow Christ's instruction to love our neighbors as ourselves. We therefore seek to enable each resident to reach their personal recovery goals.

What our clients have to say: “The year has passed – the first of new beginnings, hope, curiosity and a new language. The JIAS LINC school is more than a school for learning English. It is also a place to learn about Canadian history and culture, a place for making friends, and an information service." “I was invited to join Youth-to-Youth. Talking with others who shared my background, mentality and past experiences was exhilarating. Our leaders helped us engage in meaningful conversations about our feelings about Canada. The program gave me the opportunity to be more engaged in the community and learn leadership skills" “Just to let you know I have joined a company two weeks ago as Infrastructure Team Lead, where I lead teams of engineers in Toronto and the US. Thanks for all the support, mentoring, dedication and much more during my journey. If I will have an open position or so, I will definitively would call you to see if you have any potential candidates”.

The Unity Project operates on the values of mutual respect, cooperation, interdependence and compassion. In a home-like atmosphere, we provide men and women with drop-in, safe-bed, emergency shelter and two tiers of transitional housing plus program for intensive case management (Hostels to Homes) and street outreach. Serving between 50 and 70 people daily, our program works to empower residents to take care of themselves, each other and the function of their community. Cooking and cleaning together, we learn and practice important life skills, experience accountability and develop community. Open and accessible 24/7, frontline staff work one-to-one with each resident to develop and advance a personal action plan for stability and independence. The support of a diverse and caring community has followed the Unity Project from the momentous controversy of its tent-city protest chapter to its present day facility, two beautiful homes in the heart of Old East Village.

We are based Ottawa and currently offer two summer programs - Camp Ten Oaks and Project Acorn - in addition to other year-round activities and programs. Camp Ten Oaks is a one-week, sleep-away camp for children and youth ages 8-17. With space for 72 campers, the summer schedule at Camp Ten Oaks is designed to provide campers of all ages with an extraordinary camp experience. Our activities include both the traditional and the cutting-edge. Our camp program is offered to campers and families on a sliding scale fee. Project Acorn is a leadership retreat for youth aged 16-24 from LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, and queer) communities (including youth from LGBTQ families and/or youth who identify as LGBTQ). This program of the Ten Oaks Project offers youth a safe space to be themselves, learn from each other, and try new things, while recognizing and developing their strengths as leaders.

The St. Joseph's Hospice of Sarnia Lambton is a non-profit organization ready to extend a supporting hand and provide compassionate care to enhance quality and dignity of life for those diagnosed with a terminal illness and their families. Service is extended from time of diagnosis through bereavement. Established programs include the "Walking Companions" Bereavement Support Groups, complementary therapies (massage, hair care, manicure, pedicure, Reiki, therapeutic touch), "Food for Thought" Luncheons, resource library and the "Caring Hearts" Children's Grief and Bereavement program. A residential hospice will also be operational in 2008. Caring for the mind, body and spirit is essential to improving the quality of life. People of all cultures, ages and belief systems have unique needs to which the Hospice's specially trained staff will respond with compassion and respect. All services are available free of charge to registered clients.

Seniors Services Society offers over fifty years of combined experience serving seniors in New Westminster, across Metro Vancouver and around B.C. The society offers support programs and information for seniors in three distinct areas: Support Services for seniors living in New Westminster; Housing Services for seniors province wide; and information for seniors and service providers throughout the Metro Vancouver via our Community Education department. Annually, Seniors Services Society serves over 4,000 vulnerable and socially isolated seniors across the province.

Our Place is a community service provider in Victoria BC providing many things to the people who visit our building. We offer transitional housing and a hand up to the men and women who inhabit our 45 residential rooms. Our dining room and nutrition bar serve over 1,200 nutritious meals free of charge five days a week while our drop-in centre offers a multitude of programs as well as being a place of welcome.

The Children's Book Bank provides free books and literacy support to low- income children in the greater Toronto area from its storefront location in Regent Park. The Children’s Book Bank is like a magical children’s bookstore, except that books are given free of charge to children and their families. We believe that book ownership is essential to early literacy and a life-long love of reading. Unfortunately, studies show that many low-income families cannot afford to purchase books. At the same time, many families and organizations have quality children’s books that they no longer need. Our organization connects demand and supply to ensure that all children can experience the joy, dignity and enrichment associated with book ownership. Since opening in May 2008, we have provided over 450 000 free books to children in low-income Toronto neighborhoods. For more information, please visit our website at www.childrensbookbank.com.

The Leading Note Foundation OrKidstra program was created in 2007 to give children from under-served communities the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and sing in a choir. Now in its sixth year, the OrKidstra program has over 200 children from more than 30 different linguistic backgrounds. This success has been enabled by the phenomenal support of Ottawa's community. The many financial, instrument, and in-kind donations – as well as several amazing fund-raising concerts – have given us the confidence to move forward and offer this opportunity to many more children. The OrKidstra program is bringing so many parts of the community together. This helps to strengthen the bonds between like-minded organizations to create a musical force loud and harmonious enough to make a big difference!

Summer camp is a unique opportunity to gain positive life-long skills and memories. Our funding benefits young people who need the chance to be in the outdoors in the company of good leaders and other campers. Campers learn cooperation, acceptance of others, sportsmanship, tolerance and an environmental ethic in a way that is difficult to duplicate elsewhere. It's an opportunity to develop self-confidence, group belonging and take risks in a safe environment. A camp experience is both worthwile and valuable; it's about creating wonder, joy, hope and confidence. Campers identified to Kids In Camp and selected for support will attend an accredited member camp of the Ontario Camps Association. Camp time is an experience which lasts a lifetime.

SALI's Farm is a safe haven for at-risk children and rescued animals to bond, learn, and heal with one another. SALI's Farm utilizes animal-assisted and horticultural activities that help abused and neglected children heal emotionally from trauma. Abused and neglected animals are given a permanent home. Our goal is to help children and animals heal and help break the cycle of violence. SALI's Guardian Program provides for the needs of companion animals of women & children fleeing violence, isolated seniors, and people living in poverty and on the street. SALI believes that all members of our community deserve the love and support of pets, especially our most vulnerable. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our two-legged and four-legged community members.