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Our main focus is to restore local community connections through creating art that is dedicated and donated to fellow humans in need of emotional support, especially elderly and children. Our goal is to spark a conversation, inspire creativity, and ignite a meaningful interaction between people of all walks of life, rooted in love, kindness, and compassion. Art is a universal language with a much greater purpose than just being beautiful. When art is created with the intention to be for the good of others, it uplifts the spirit, builds bridges, and becomes an evolutionary tool with huge transformational power.
We are a grassroots advocacy organization that believes in mobilizing everyday people to generate the political will to end extreme poverty. We combine the voices of our volunteers with strategic areas of focus to leverage resources for programs and improved policies that give people living in poverty the health, education and opportunity they need to thrive. Whether itās writing letters to the editor (LTEs), using social media or engaging with parliamentarians, our passionate volunteers positively impact people living in low- and middle-income countries.
Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is a national, non-profit network that works to connect all Biosphere Eco-Cities across Canada. A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban area and surrounding countryside where cooperation and collaboration ensure that everyoneās actions can contribute to sustainability; ultimately fostering a culture of sustainability. Currently, there are five BEC initiatives across Canada; Ottawa (OBEC), Toronto (TBEC), Brampton (BBEC), Edmonton (EBEC), and Vancouver (VBEC). BECC provides support and acts as a resource and tool for collaboration among BECs while also implementing national sustainability projects.
BECs use 10 Themes of Sustainability (transportation, energy, design, habitat, food, natural capital, waste, health, recreation, and sense of place) and 5 Tools of Engagement (Database of Projects, Sustainability Plans, Workshops on Individual Themes, Demonstration Projects, and Council of Stakeholders) to create a culture of sustainability through community engagement, cooperation, innovation and sharing of knowledge, skills and information for sustainability.
Taekwondo Canada is the national sport organization for Taekwondo in Canada. We are the hosts of the Canada Open which is a premier international competition held annually.
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Taekwondo Canada is the national sport organization for Taekwondo in Canada. We are the hosts of the Canada Open which is a premier international competition held annually.
Taekwondo Canada (TC) is a National Sport Organization that oversees the practice of the sport of Taekwondo in Canada. As part of the World Taekwondo, and a member of Sport Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee, TC runs the National team and High performance Programs as well as domestic and development programs in Canada.
We are a not for profit organization.
The Jua Centre is a non-profit organization with a presence in the Ottawa region that empowers African, Caribbean, and Black girls and young women aged 10 to 19. It focuses on building leadership, STEM, and green skills in environmental sustainability and climate action.
Key Focus Areas and Activities
Youth Empowerment: Connecting youth to climate action, science literacy, and community leadership roles.
Workshops: Offering interactive educational sessions focused on climate literacy and problem-solving for ages 8-18
Operations: Operating with remote and hybrid involvement based out of Ottawa
Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusion, friendship, and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Its mission is to create meaningful oneātoāone friendships and build inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and connected.
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Born from the vision of Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Gwawaenuk Elder, Reconciliation Canada is leading the way in engaging Canadians in dialogue and transformative experiences that revitalize the relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. Our model for reconciliation engages people in open and honest conversation to understand our diverse histories and experiences. We actively engage multi-faith and multi-cultural communities to explore the meaning of reconciliation. Together, we are charting a New Way Forward.
Through the development of meaningful partnerships and community outreach programs, Reconciliation Canada has delivered a series of Reconciliation Dialogue Workshops across Canada, hosted events during Reconciliation Week in September 2013, including the Walk for Reconciliation engaging 70,000 people in Downtown Vancouver, and co-hosted events in Ottawa and Vancouver to coincide with the closing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
Each person has an important role to play in reconciliation. Reconciliation begins with oneself and then extends into our families, relationships, workplaces and eventually into our communities.
CISV International is a global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring for peace through buildingĀ inter-culturalĀ friendship, cooperation and understanding.Ā We offer an exciting blend of seven international camp-based, family exchange and local community programmes. We aim to help ourĀ participantsĀ develop the skills they need to becomeĀ informed, responsibleĀ and active global citizens and make a difference in their communities and the world.
The Vancouver Urban Farming Society (VUFS) works to strengthen urban farming through education, networking, advocacy and business support towards our mission of growing urban farming in Vancouver and beyond. We do so through programming and events, maintaining a strong network, working with policymakers, as well as public education and engagement. We are a six-year-old non-profit society that was largely founded and continues to be governed by urban farmers. Vancouverās local food movement is dynamic and exciting as various urban farming organizations develop different approaches to growing food in the city. Learn more about the different urban farm organizations and VUFS at www.urbanfarmers.ca
Located in the heart of North Vancouver, Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre is a recreational centre designed to inspire and enhance the physical and mental well-being of adults 55 plus. We offer a wide range of social, creative, educational, and physical activities as well as numerous services for seniors. We rely on the expertise and commitment of volunteers and the support of a number of dedicated funders and donors.
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