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Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) is a non profit, registered charity that develops and manages a number of benevolent and social purpose services. These services include Family, Children & Youth Services, Newcomer Services and Strategic Consulting Services. You may know us under our former name, York Region Neighbourhood Services. SEC also owns a single share profit corporation known as Social Enterprise Canada Corporation, which develops and operates business ventures such as Bridge Translations™, whose earned income serves to support SEC's social mandate. We are committed to public good and the provision of social services within the context of culture, community and family. We are particularly interested in the healthy development of children and youth. We are concerned with the issues of equity, diversity and access to services. SEC understands that a healthy civil society is a blend of strong economic foundations in concert with rich social capital and community support.

Noth Okanagan Hospice Society offers services to palliative clients and their loved ones. The Society was incorporated in October 1984. In 1999, residents of the North Okanagan recognized the need for an alternative to hospital admission, when providing care at home was no longer possible. The community realized that the hospital environment was neither appropriate nor cost-effective for palliative clients. Adding residential services to the continuum of care already offered by the Society would provide the home-like choice so desired by clients. After careful consideration, the Society’s Board of Directors decided to build a free-standing six bed Hospice House (expanded to a 12 bed facility in 2008). Fiscal responsibility and being responsive to the needs of the community make Hospice House an extraordinary success in the North Okanagan. The Society is recognized for delivering excellence in palliative care in the North Okanagan.

The Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre, (Mary Manning Centre), is the primary provider of therapy and victim services for children and youth in Greater Victoria who have experienced abuse, and is Victoria's only non-profit agency dedicated to treating child victims of abuse. The Society was founded by Mary Manning, a retired nurse who, together with art therapist Rita Milot, began providing counselling services to child survivors of sexual abuse in 1984. As a result of this pioneering work, thousands of people - children, youth, and families - have been helped to heal and recover from the effects of child abuse. Serving more than 200 children and families every year, the Centre offers individual and group therapy sessions as well as court preparation and support for children who testify in criminal cases. The agency makes its services accessible to all, and accommodates the needs of children and parents who have disabilities.

Hi’chka Siem, Kleco Kleco, Gelakasla The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) has been in existence for 40 years. VNFC Provides services to an estimated 15,000 Aboriginal people living off reserve in the greater Victoria area; as well as the 5,000 residents from the First Nations communities in the southern Vancouver Island region, in addition to a sizeable Aboriginal population from across Canada. In 2006, VNFC signed a 99 year lease with the School Board of British Columbia, to take possession of a 38,000 square foot facility. Addressing the Community’s immediate needs, VNFC delivers Career and Employment services, Health and Social programs, vibrant Youth initiatives, and dynamic arts and cultural practices. In addition to our programs and services, our wheelchair accessible facility hosts a preschool, gymnasium, amphitheatre, meeting rooms, and outdoor basketball courts and playgrounds. It's an exciting time at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

Since 1974, we have provided shelter and services for women, with or without children, who are experiencing abuse in intimate relationships. Programs include: 24-hour crisis line; shelter services; in-house children's programs; children who witness abuse program; stopping the violence counselling program; spousal assault victim support program; and, training and community education. On average, we provide emergency shelter and counselling to 275 women and 190 children accompany their mothers to our Shelter. In addition, over 450 women and 100 children receive our community outreach counselling services. Community Support in Action: We couldn't do it without you.

The Voluntary Resource Council, situated at 81 Prince Street, has been a hub of volunteer-based organizations in PEI for the past 33 years. We support the work of non-profit, charitable volunteer organizations by providing essential services, facilities, and training essential to their operations. Our work: • empowers vulnerable populations, • involves seniors and youth in the community, • builds community capacity through collaboration and networking. The Voluntary Resource Council needs your help to make all of this possible. We invite you to become a Sustaining Donor of the Voluntary Resource Council through a pre-authorized monthly donation. Your gift will support the spirit of volunteerism in PEI; the Voluntary Resource Council supports the continued work of over 70 organizations and individuals who provide services, advocacy, and education essential to the health of the community. As a registered charity, we provide tax receipts.

Volunteer Calgary is one of Canada's largest and most active volunteer centres. We work with our more than 400 nonprofit member organizations to enhance community volunteer engagement. We offer number of services to the Calgary community including an online searchable database of volunteer opportunities, training and development for managers of volunteers, and Western Canada's largest library of resources on issues related to nonprofit management. In addition, we offer the following programs: Leadership Calgary: A 10 month program designed to encourage existing and aspiring leaders to work collaboratively to build a healthy and caring community Boardmatch: An online matching service to connect individuals with appropriate positions on nonprofit boards Paint the Town: a program designed to promote and support employee volunteerism Leadership Awards: Annual awards to celebrate and honour the achievments of outstanding volunteers in our community

Volunteer Grandparents provides two main programs: the Family Match Program and the School Grandparent Program. The Family Match Program matches volunteers with families who have children between the ages of 3 – 14 years old and who do not have accessible grandparents. The program is designed to meet the social and emotional needs of older adults and families. The emphasis is on the creation of long term extended family relationships. The program has been providing seniors with the opportunity to be an important member of a family, enabling them to share time, love, skills and life experiences, while offering families the support, love and wisdom of caring seniors. The School Grandparent Program (SGP) provides volunteers for assignments in elementary schools throughout the Lower Mainland. The SGP began as a pilot project, in 1996, in response to a lack of opportunities for young and old to relate in an increasingly age-segregated society.

Community Living Walkerton and District is a non-profit organization that advocates for people who have an intellectual disability to be fully included in all aspects of community life.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing client-centered and community based addiction services. Since 1975, the Thorpe Recovery Centre has helped all walks of life overcome painful addictions and discover happy, fulfilling lives. Operated by the Walter A. "Slim" Thorpe Recovery Centre Society, our wide range of services make us stand out in Western Canada as a forerunner of holistic treatment. We build hope for those suffering with addiction—as well as for their families, friends, and employers. The Thorpe Recovery Centre is a best-practice institution that sets a high standard in addiction treatment in Canada. “Truly exceptional! Cadillac style...My personal counsellor is the most caring in-touch individual that I have known. Beautiful, well kept facility full of kind and compassionate staff. Phenomenal meals along with fun regimented program made a positive light and the best and most rejuvenating experience of my life! Thank you.” –Thorpe Alumni, 2013

We focus on potential and build strong, vital partnerships that enhance the quality of life and personal wellness within our community. Our programmes and services are geared towards the entire community from birth to seniors. We offer programmes that alleviate hunger, educate against HIV/AIDS, offer support and guidance to youth and children, provide social gatherings for seniors who feel lonely and isolated, and offer opportunities for Newcomers and community women to gather and learn new skills and engage in open, honest discussion.

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