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The Jardin d’enfants de Sutton is a community preschool for children from 3 to 5 years old. Since 1975, the non-profit organization has operated in our community. Managed by a volunteer board of directors elected from among the parents at the beginning of each school year, the organization functions democratically — with an emphasis on family involvement. Board members consult on managerial decisions concerning the preschool and also direct and participate in fundraising activities. From September to May, children are welcomed to the preschool three mornings a week. Two bilingual teachers work together to prepare educational themes to be developed with the children throughout the year, including outings and related activities. The preschool’s objectives include offering children a preparatory education for school, a positive socializing experience and a stimulating environment where children can develop social skills, as well as gross and fine motor skills.

River City Squash Organization will provide academic tutoring, squash instruction, mentoring, and community service opportunities for underserved urban youth in Kamloops. Operations Our program will serve at-risk and underserved youth from inner city schools in Kamloops. Selections will be based on the student’s attitude, effort, and commitment, and through consultation with teachers, counselors, and parents. Twice a week after school, the students will be provided academic tutoring and squash coaching. Weekend sessions will be held as well, and every 4-6 weeks, students will take part in community service outings. The academic portion of each session will provide help with homework, giving students assistance with their daily assignments. As well, the program will focus on improving reading, writing, and math skills. The squash coaching will include some fitness training and daily stretching exercises, in addition to learning the game of squash.

AASEE is dedicated to advancing science and engineering education at the K-12 level. We work directly with students in the classroom. AASEE designs curriculum-based and fun hands-on activities through collaborative research, where we try to ensure a maximum engagement of teachers and parents along with the students. We provide training and resources to pre-university educators. We also create opportunities for the students to learn directly from experts and leaders in the respective fields. AASEE gives priority to diverse populations, namely Canada’s first nations peoples, girls, and those in financial need, as well as rural populations. We are mandated to work across the globe, and are implementing an ambitious plan. At AASEE we target tomorrow´s leaders in science and engineering who will be working with a true passion. We believe advancing science and engineering education is the right way to go, and the right thing to do.

Edmonton Space & Science Foundation operates TELUS World of Science - Edmonton, Canada's 3rd most visited science centre with upwards of 500,000 visitors each year including over 180,000 students. With our entertaining learning opportunities we have inspired an interest in science and technology for millions of children, students, teachers, parents, and seniors who live in, and who visit, our province. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton houses Western Canada's first IMAX® Theatre, the largest full-domed theatre in Canada, an astrological observatory, 5 major exhibit galleries exploring space, environment, forensic science, health and early childhood development plus a feature gallery for travelling exhibits, learning centres for school programs and so much more. We offer learning and entertaiment for everyone from infants to seniors making TELUS World of Science - Edmonton the very best place to grow.

Established in February 1938, Bethlehem Lutheran Church (BLC) started with Sunday school classes held in a deserted store on 66th Street and 120th Avenue in 1928.In the fall of 1932, English and German church services were conducted and it quickly became apparent that a permanent home was required. The first BLC was built on the corner of 65th Street and 119th Avenue in 1934 and in 1951 a second church was built on the corner of 59th Street and 118th Avenue. In 1961 the current property was purchased and the new building was dedicated in 1963.In 1996 -1997 a new sanctuary was added. BLC has been blessed by the service of more than 15 Lutheran Pastors,numerous teachers and laypeople over the years. BLC has a close relationship with Concordia Seminary and Concordia University College of Alberta. Bethlehem Preschool, Sunday School, Bible studies, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Vacation Bible School are just a few of the events/activities that call BLC their home.

The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a non profit organization dedicated to inspiring excellence through the stories of British Columbia's sports heroes. The inspiration for the Hall is its honoured members and the collection of artifacts and stories of their challenges and triumphs from over 100 years. We inspire, educate and entertain through our educational programs, entitled the Hero In You. On line lesson plans provide teachers from grades 3 to 7 with curriculum-based content to teach students to set goals, develop a personal plan and puruse their dreams through inspirational stories of our Honoured Members. Field trips provide students and community groups with interactive, experiential tours of our galleries, including the Rick Hansen, Terry Fox, Greg Moore and Olympic Inspiration Galleries. Our On the Road teams share the stories of our heroes and our collection with communities and schools across the province, currently reaching 92% of the school districts in BC.

We have 3 focuses: School ground greening: Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds brings teachers, students and community members together to transform barren school grounds into healthy, safe and creative outdoor learning environments Public space greening: Common Grounds connects with community organizations, local volunteers, urban and parks planners and developers to restore, design, plant and steward public open spaces The transformation of Evergreen Brick Works: Opened in 2010, Evergreen Brick Works is a community environmental centre that inspires and equips visitors to live, work and play more sustainably. Evergreen has transformed the former Don Valley Brick Works from deteriorating heritage buildings into an international showcase for urban sustainability that is open year-round You can learn more about how your support helps Evergreen, and donate securely online at evergreen.ca Thank you very much for your interest in supporting Evergreen.

ONE TO ONE is a unique children’s literacy program that provides one-to-one tutoring to children in elementary schools during regular school hours. Our trained volunteer tutors work with students who are identified by their teachers as needing a boost in their literacy skills. Typically, each student spends approximately 30 minutes twice a week with a volunteer tutor. Children chosen for the program often receive little or no literacy support at home. ONE TO ONE provides these children with an opportunity to practice their reading in an environment where it is okay to take risks, make mistakes, and learn at their own pace. The ONE TO ONE program is available for free to any student in one of our program schools, and is completely funded by grants and private donations. ONE TO ONE's 300 volunteer tutors support over 800 students in Vancouver and North Vancouver. Support us and provide a child with the opportunity to develop literacy skills for life.

Daytrippers is a registered charity led by a volunteer group of young professionals dedicated to giving back to the community. Daytrippers-sponsored trips are often the only vehicle through which underprivileged children can explore the world beyond their neighbourhoods and gain new perspectives on the world. Thanks to funds raised by Daytrippers, inner-city children have visited conservation areas, gone camping, and walked through a forest for the first time. And children from rural areas have visited Parliament in Ottawa, the Royal Ontario Museum, and many other cultural institutions that are inaccessible in their home environment. We cannot run these trips without your help. With your donation, everybody wins: STUDENTS get an educational and fun experience that they will remember for a lifetime, TEACHERS get to take their classes to a whole new learning environment like nothing they can offer in school, and YOU get to make a difference - and get a tax receipt.

FreeSchools World Literacy is a registered Canadian charity that works to end illiteracy among the world's poorest. We believe illiteracy and ignorance go hand in hand and are the root causes of extreme poverty. This leads to violence, discrimination, human trafficking, and ultimately human suffering. We seek to end this by providing a low-cost, non-formal education to those who need it most. We have 79 schools in operation in parts of India and Thailand, and have improved the lives of over 3,000 people. Through our field partners we secure a donated and safe environment - helping to keep our costs very low - and hire a local teacher who truly understands their community. Our program is secular and does not impose any Western value: instead we encourage each school to evolve on its own. Help us break the cycle of extreme poverty and violence against these most vulnerable of people by donating today.

Founded in 2004 by award winning author and journalist Nelofer Pazira and run entirely by volunteers DAWF sponsors basic education and skills-training classes for women who were denied the opportunity for education during years of conflict. In 2006, DAWF began funding a basic literacy program for women in a remote village in Bamiyan. 22 women, ages 18-40 enrolled in that class. The program consists of 5 levels, each 6 months in duration, and meets the requirements of the Ministry of Education. At the completion of all five levels the women will receive a diploma from the ministry that will allow them to continue their education and help them find employment. The women have currently completed their third level, and are actively sharing the skills they have learned. The cost of six months of classes is approximately $150 per student. Funds raised provide teacher salaries and locally bought books and supplies. DAWF is a Canadian Registered Charity

To facilitate long-term partnerships between Canadian communities and disadvantaged world communities for their mutual transformation. Communities include churches, schools, universities, health teams and others who are partnering with Maria Auxiliadora and Soto communities in the central region of the Dominican Republic. Current projects: 1. T.E.A.R.S. School: preschool to Grade 5 for children in Maria Auxiliadora barrio 2. Soto School: preschool to Grade 4 for Haitian children in Soto community 3. Soto water project: water purification system in Soto community 4. Health Programs: community health programs, school health clinics 5. Camps: camps for children at the TEARS and Soto Schools 6. El Camino Church: support for church in Maria Auxiliadora and their community programs (e.g. food bank) 7. Soto Church: support for church in Soto community and their community programs (e.g. refugees impacted by earthquake in Haiti) 8. Teacher Training at TEARS and Soto Schools