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The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization. Nidus provides • Public legal education on personal planning and related matters such as health care consent, living wills and advance directives • Problem-solving and coaching in support of best practices for attorneys, representatives, and monitors • Training for volunteers and organizations • Policy consultation for third parties Nidus also operates a centralized Registry for personal planning documents in partnership with Juricert Inc. of the Law Society of British Columbia. Nidus is currently the only community-based resource in Canada devoted to personal planning. Its existence sets British Columbia apart as a leader in addressing the critical needs of an aging population and in facilitating Representation Agreements as a legal model for supported decision making which inspired Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (2008).

Under the "Fund / Designation" heading, you can direct your donation to the LGAC Scholarship Program and its Alumni activities (Operating) as well as the LGAC's three charitable purposes at Goodenough College (Capital, Bursaries and Activities). To donate to more than one purpose, make your first donation, then click on "Add Another Donation" on the next page. From the "Make a Donation" page, type "LGAC" in the Search box. Clicking on our name on the right will return you to the LGAC's page where you can specify a second or third donation. The LGAC provides special recognition to Donors at different donation levels: Sustaining Members ($35 to $99), Bloomsbury Circle ($100 to $499), Guilford Fellow ($500 to $999), Mecklenburgh Patron ($1,000 to $9,999) and Goodenough Benefactor ($10,000 and up). Please check our website for further details.

Danse Danse, a creator of movement, attracts attracts audiences by selecting the best in contemporary dance – works by choreographers from Quebec and around the world – and presenting this exciting choreography right here in Montreal. That dream became a key element in the cultural dynamic of Montreal, a city renowned for its exciting dance scene. In order to contribute even more to the vitality, growth and development of the art of dance, Danse Danse has established 2 initiatives : GET YOUTH INTO DANCE and CARTE BLANCHE. One serves to introduce dance to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, while the other supports choreographers so that they are able to produce dance pieces equal to their creative imaginations. We are convinced that dance is to a community what dreams are to individuals, a vibrant way to express the essential truths of life that elude reason with art that enriches our lives. If likeus you believe in the importance of this dream, donate

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is dedicated to protecting threatened forest lands surrounding the historic Village of Cumberland on Vancouver Island. This lush closed canopy forest is a rich ecosystem filled with unique plants and animals, multi purpose trails, heritage landmarks and more. The Cumberland Forest is a much beloved forest and an integral part of our community used by families, hikers, mountain bikers, bird watchers, runners, photographers and more. The Cumberland Forest is also part of an important habitat corridor that runs from Comox Lake right to Baynes Sound.The community of Cumberland has been working to purchase these privately held forest lands since 2000 to save them from destruction. We do this through an incredible variety of community fundraising events, a robust monthly donor program, grants and foundations, one time donors and crowd funding campaign like this one!

CAUSE Canada is an international relief and development agency working in West Africa and Central America. Our development priorities include: Primary Health Care (PHC) Water and Sanitation Education Reforestation Gender-Specific Development Initiatives (Women’s Projects) Micro-enterprise Projects CAUSE Canada understands that development is a process rather than an end, and that to develop is not to have but to become. Consequently, CAUSE Canada plans, organizes, fundraises for, implements, and evaluates international development programs, in close long-term partnership with communities, that focus on the strengths people and communities already posses and assisting them to utilize those assets to become what they want to become. This is our affirmative assets-based approach.

If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, we can help. We offer a 24 hour crisis and support line for survivors (female or male) of sexual violence, as well as friends and family members of survivors. We also offer counselling for women ages 14 and over in a supportive, safe environment as well as in all Brant County highschools, emergency services, accompaniment and support through hospital, police, and court procedures, public education, and community events. 24 hr crisis and support line: 519-751-3471 Business line: 519-751-1164 TTY: 519-751-4054 Email: sexualassaultcentre@sacbrant.ca

An information and referral agency for people of all ages, although our main clientele tend to be between 14 and 30. We believe all people have a right to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education and discussion of sexuality and family life, and that providing access to family planning services is an aid to responsible parenthood. We provide: * Information for Parents on How to Talk to Children/Teens * Pregnancy Testing - immediate results * Pregnancy Options Counselling * Private/Confidential Information * Community and School Presentations * SRH Training for Your Staff * Library of Educational Books, Videos, DVD's * Newsletters with Up-to-Date SRH Information. * Safer Sex Supplies - free and at reasonable prices We are youth-positive, sex-positive, GLBT-friendly, pro-choice, non-judgmental and respectful of client confidentiality. Donate a minimum of $10 to become a member of the SHCLC. Just let us know your name and contact information.

Heartspeak provides a platform to share your story & connect with others. Heartspeakers from all walks of life contribute and share stories that inspire (spanning ability, race, culture, socio-economic status, faith, age) and lessons learned. Heartspeak integrates topics confronting youth today—relationships, mental health, school life, transitions, mental health, addictions, safety, equity/inclusion, social justice (rights of children and youth), finding purpose, and navigating career paths. Heartspeak themes address Aboriginal issues, disabilities, homelessness, gender/sexual minorities (LGBTQI), racism, bullying/violence. Heartspeak learning resources/services bring greater understanding of the issues confronting youth today and provides a vehicle for educators/school staff (teachers, principals, superintendents); children & youth (grades 4-12/post-secondary);parents/families/siblings; community youth organizations’ to spark dialogue and share solutions.

Imagine an African village where a 14-year old girl stands proudly to advocate for human rights. Where she is safe from violence. Where she can go to school and become a woman before becoming a wife. Where she and her parents join a community-wide movement for health, democracy, and peace. Where together they are transforming the social and family networks that will shape her future. Good. Now imagine a few thousand more. Momentum is building across West Africa for a brighter future for girls and their communities. Tens of thousands of girls are now able to dream of a life free from violence and strive towards a future filled with knowledge, choice, and opportunity. Thousands of communities are making human dignity a reality. The next few years present a rare opportunity to transform the lives of 1.6 million people. Join our Generational Change in 3 Years campaign. Find out more at www.tostancanada.org or www.tostan.org.

OMS Montessori creates multi-age learning communities that support each student as a life-long learner. Assessing progress through daily observation and guiding each student through dynamic activity, OMS Montessori enables each student to develop fully as a confident, self-directed, responsible citizen of the world. Established in 1966, OMS Montessori is a non-profit, charitable corporation accredited by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (one of only three schools in Ottawa). We serve around 300 students from 18 months to grade 12, with Francophone and English programs. We were the first Montessori school in Ottawa and we continue to be an educational leader by creating and implementing education beyond the ordinary. To see if our school is right for your child, or to learn more about Montessori education, come observe our school in action. Contact info@omsmontessori.com to set up a Montessori 101 appointment. All are welcome.

The Bill 7 Award Trust provides scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, 2-spirited and queer youth who are in financial need and are enrolled in their first program at any post-secondary institution in Ontario. It is named after the 1986 Ontario legislation that extended the protection of the Human Rights Code to lesbians and gay men. Bill 7 Award is directed and administered by a Board of Trustees made up of representatives from two community groups: Community One and Supporting Our Youth (a program of Sherbourne Health Centre). By building a capital trust fund, Bill 7 Award is able to leverage contributions that are made to provide scholarships for many years to come. In recent years, Bill 7 Award has been able to grant 4 awards of $2,000 each to very deserving LGBTT2SQ students. Donations may be designated to be invested in the capital fund, disbursed in the following year, or this decision can be left to the discretion of the trustees.

There are an estimated 57 million children around the world who do not attend primary school - more than half of these are girls. Basic literacy and numeracy are the fundamental tools that will enable girls and women, as well as boys and men, to take hold of their lives and develop solutions adapted to the needs of their communities and country. Research convincingly shows that programs directed to the education of girls are more effective than virtually any other community investment in the developing world. Basic quality education provides girls with access to health and nutrition information for themselves and their family - including helping to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS. It provides a safe place to grow as they learn. It gives them the knowledge to provide economic support to their family.