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Founded in the early 1970's, the mission of the Heard-Craig Center is promote and enlighten, to empower and equip women and clubs (e.g. Art Club of McKinney) to be successful, and to advance the public good by the encouragement of the sciences, music, dramatics, and fine arts.

The WMCT Foundation was established in 2000 with the goal of promoting classical chamber music by supporting the career of Canadian classical musicians, and classical music organizations, both in Toronto and across Canada. The Foundation meets its goals by funding the initiatives of the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto, ensuring the WMCT’s financial stability. The Foundation’s priority in fulfilling its mission is to enhance the financial stability of the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto through the funding of various initiatives including: • The WMCT’s scholarships at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, and The Royal Conservatory of Music • The Career Development Award, worth $15,000, awarded every three years to a young Canadian musician on the threshold of a professional career • Sponsorship of concerts in the WMCT Music in the Afternoon concert series which provides performance opportunities for young Canadian chamber musicians.

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is a charitable organization established in 1989 to support and promote women filmmakers through an annual film festival and various satellite events. This week-long screening series of approximately 75 works by women directors, producers and writers also features a workshop/seminar series (for filmmakers, the general public, and youth), industry forum, galas, receptions and other networking events. This dynamic event attracts thousands of film industry players and enthusiasts from around the province, Canada, and the world. With a highly dedicated volunteer board of ten directors at the helm, the Festival also employs a full-time Executive Director, as well as other part-time staff, and taps into a pool of 80 enthusiastic volunteers each year.