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At Alternatives for Women we provide non-judgemental, supportive counselling from a femininst perspective. We advocate on behalf of women and children and we provide public education about the issuses that concern women who have experienced domestic violence. All of our counselling services are free and confidential.

HISTORY The Committee for Human Rights in Latin America (CDHAL) was founded in 1976, following the coups d'état in Argentina and Chile, known for their strong repression and human rights violations, by four pastors and priests of Christian churches in Montreal who, within their respective faith, had a function in relation to international problems. The CDHAL owes its birth to two concerns: first, a concern of Christians to educate and inform the Church and the Quebec population in relation to situations of political repression and human rights violations in Latin America; on the other hand, a desire to establish genuine solidarity among the churches there and those here. Initially, members of CDHAL belonged to a religious affiliation. However, for over 20 years, the composition of CDHAL, as well as his work is totally free of any religious affiliation. CDHAL is also known as the Christian Committee for Human Rights in Latin America (CCDHAL).

Our staff and volunteers work with individuals who come to Harmony programs to maintain and/or increase personal skills, and to encourage personal growth and development. We focus on developing activities that generate feelings of accomplishment, self-worth , acceptance and social inclusion. To provide an atmosphere that fosters friendship,respect and dignity as adults, and contributes to: self-worth and personal growth.

The Open Door at Square One is a front-line ministry outreach of the churches of Mississauga that has been ministering since 1974. The Open Door serves people from every background and walk of life. We make every effort to minister to people’s practical, spiritual and emotional needs. We are ministering to people facing unemployment, critical illness, homelessness, marriage breakdown, abusive situations, bereavement, loneliness, single parenting and countless other reasons that cause people to need help. Staff and volunteers minister to people in many different ways, below are just some of the ways that The Open Door serves those in need in Mississauga: *Prayer *Referral counseling *Befriending *Emergency food cupboard assistance *Diaper distribution *Clothing distribution *Back to School help *Thursday Night Friendship Dinner (September – June) *Wednesday Bible Stories *And so much more!

C.O.ED. is a Literacy/Numeracy and Living Skills program for adults who have physical and/or developmental challenges. Our learning environment is supportive and modified to meet each individual's needs, background and interests. We provide an alternative for individuals who do not "fit" into traditional workshop settings and larger congregate models of day programs.

A PLACE CALLED HOME operates a 19-bed hostel for homeless single adults, couples & families with children from the The City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton. Services include 24-hour staffing & support; advocacy & referral services; meals, laundry & showers. Our Staff assists each client develop a personal plan of action to assist them in finding safe & affordable permanent housing as well as helping them overcome any barriers to that end. Although government funding is received, A PLACE CALLED HOME must raise in excess of $113,000.00 annually to support the hostel services. Your support helps us to ensure that everyone has a safe place to return to at the end of their day. For more information about or organization and the work we do, please visit our website at www.aplacecalledhome.org You may direct your donation to: - Our Core Program of Shelter (Hostel Program) - Pledge to our Annual Mark-a-Thon - A Memorial or Special Occasion donation

The CanaDares Society is a registered non-profit Canadian charity that operates a home for disadvantaged children near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Our home is called "Vijaliwa Vingi" ~Kiswahili for "God's Many Little Gifts". Capital and Working Funds are required to build & operate Vijaliwa Vingi. Vijaliwa Vingi is a registered NGO Tanzanian Charity. History of CanaDares It began as Lynda Kearn’s vision after 3 months volunteering in Tanzania. She learned that thousands of children lived on the streets of Dar es Salaam and that few of these children went to school. Lynda returned to Sechelt, BC, Canada determined to create a society to help as many children as she could. She asked friends and family to help and CanaDares was formed in May, 2002. Lynda donated $5000 of her personal funds to ensure her return to Tanzania where she began the tasks of forming a NGO charity in Tanzania, applying for residency status and gaining approval for a home for vulnerable children. www.canadares.ca

The main focus of the Foundation is the Scholarship Program as well as providing tuition assistance to students. To that end, The S.I.G.N. Foundation has been raising funds for the Scholarship Program to assist a potential 500 students.

The program consists of a series of one-hour classroom visits ideally booked one week apart. Students are introduced to stories, games and role-play that contribute to self awareness, empathy and collaboration. Teachers actively observe both the FIA team and their students, allowing them to deepen their thinking and practice around social competence.