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You are invited to discover our Observatory which is dedicated to popularizing natural sciences and to promote them as hobbies among the young and the young at heart. Various activities are offered in astronomy, ornithology, mycology, forestry, amateur ham radio and small rocket building and launching. Mont Cosmos main telescope is a computerized 16" 406 mm Meade LX200. We also have a conference room, a small kitchen, toilets and a beautiful deck for your scenic lunch. Located in a beautiful and peaceful setting, between the rolling Beauce hills and the Quebec city area, Mont Cosmos has a beautiful view of the Saint-Lawrence valley and is located in the Appalachian hills. Over five kilometres of hiking trails, along with two scenic points equipped with decks, enables you to discover the enchanting nature of our area. We do offer services in english upon special demand. Groups, families and friends are welcome.

Founded in 1996, the Helios Centre is an independent, non-profit energy research group, dedicated to developing the knowledge base required to foster appropriate strategies, policies, regulatory decisions and market choices for a sustainable energy and climate future. Energy: Research, sponsored or not, on legislative, regulatory and commercial solutions ; Studies and expert advice responding to specific needs of decision-makers and other stakeholders in the energy sector ; Publications to raise public awareness regarding the path to sustainable energy. Climate change: Analysis of international negotiations and the evolving of the regulatory framework ; Identification of opportunities and analysis of policy and regulatory issues ; Expert support in developing CDM projects under the Kyoto Protocol ; Support for capacity-building and the implementation of Designated National Authorities (DNA) ; Professional training enhancing public understanding of climate issues.

Park-To-Park Trail is a regional initiative to create a 230 km east-west recreation trail through Parry Sound, Muskoka, and Haliburton. The route will connect several provincial parks, communities and ammenities to provide trail users with an unforgetable trail experience. As a link in the Trans Canada Trail, the P2P trail is intended to be a "shared-use" network with such uses as hiking, cycling, cross country-skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, dog sledding and ATVing.

Families of SMA Canada is a national registered charity dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and support families affected by the disease.

Coast Mental Health knows that recovery from mental illness is more than taking pills. Through individualized support and client involvement in goal-setting and care, Coast has successfully helped thousands of people in their recovery. Last year Coast staff and peer support workers reached out to over 3000 clients. We provided supported housing to over 900 people, helped hundreds of people find work and volunteer opportunities, served over 1000 meals each day, and provide such basic human comforts as laundry and shower facilities, and social and recreational activities. All designed to facilitate recovery for those in need. Coast clients form a thriving community of people working each day to overcome illness, adversity and stigma. We have seen many individuals move from unemployment, homelessness, being hungry and alone, to finding jobs, homes, food and a community of people who care. Coast welcomes anyone with a mental illness to participate in our services and programs.

Opera.ca provides services in advocacy, communications, and support for Canadian opera creation. Working in collaboration with OPERA America, Opera.ca leads members in dialogues relating to artistic quality and creativity, education and audience development, community service, governance, resource development, promising partnership opportunities, international trends in opera production and new technologies. One of the most significant programs of Opera.ca was the Canadian Opera Creation Fund, which supported the creation and development of opera and music theatre. Other services include Annual Meetings, the biennial Banff Opera Colloquium, regional roundtables, and High Notes, Opera.ca’s monthly electronic newsletter. Opera.ca is a registered national arts service organization governed by a nine-member Board of Directors.

Created in 2001, the Herstreet Foundation is devoted to raising funds to support the mission of Herstreet, which is described below.

Habitat for Humanity provides access to a simple, decent home through a no-interest, no down payment mortgage making affordable homeownership possible.

The Olive Branch of Hope (TOBOH) is a grassroots, volunteer driven Canadian organization (Registration #R861916013 RR001) established in 2001 to provide support and education to breast cancer survivors of various ethnic backgrounds. The members of TOBOH Board are volunteers with a desire to ensure that all women and men diagnosed with breast cancer, have the support needed to help them through their difficult times. This working board consists of six women and one man, some of whom are breast cancer survivors. They represent many diverse cultures and professions and bring many diverse skills to our organization. Each of them recognizes that breast cancer has a profound impact on the lives of women and men diagnosed with the disease, as well as on their families, friends and colleagues.

Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) is the City of Vancouver's amateur radio program, a community service organization that includes both licensed amateur radio operators and other communications volunteers involved in the city emergency program. VECTOR designs, constructs, maintains and operates a wide variety of telecommunications systems ranging from HF/VHF/UHF radio telephony systems to a wide variety of digital data and voice systems. VECTOR is the primary backup emergency communications provider for the City of Vancouver. When not tasked by the City of Vancouver, in conjunction with the Provincial Emergency Program VECTOR resources can be made available to assist communities elsewhere in the province. VECTOR is a registered non-profit society. The organization is run by its members and is directed by a volunteer executive board elected by the membership. We also have 2 appointed Directors from the VPD and City of Vancouver.

The Children’s Safety Village of Brant is a place where children currently enrolled in elementary school can learn the fundamentals of safety and awareness. Programs such as fire prevention, smoke alarms, traffic safety, bicycle and helmet, internet safety, home alone safety and stranger awareness are taught. The Safety Village serves Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations. In the Fire Prevention training program, after the in-class training, children are encouraged to identify various fire hazards found in Sparky’s apartment. Children are encouraged to demonstrate the skills that they have learned in the police training class in a miniature town that is complete with sidewalks, roadways, street signs, traffic lights, and a working railway crossing. The children navigate their way through the village by foot, on bicycles or in small battery operated jeeps.

Okanagan College Foundation stimulates support from individuals, alumni, friends, corporations and foundations to enable students to participate in learning at Okanagan College’s four regional campuses (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Salmon Arm) in British Columbia. The Okanagan College Foundation raises and manages private resources for the development and expansion of educational programs, services, capital projects and student financial aid through scholarships, bursaries and grants. Okanagan College has embarked on a $200 million expansion and launched The Okanagan College Campaign to raise $12.5 million over the next 5 years. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting the College in building endowments, supporting the long-term academic and strategic priorities of the College, fostering public knowledge and awareness of Okanagan College and the economic and social benefits that Okanagan College provides to the people of BC. Your support is highly valued and appreciated.