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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Automobile Protection Association	Automobile Protection Association	Toronto Downtown Central	Consumer information and advocacy regarding automotive industry * free legal advice to members, nonmembers receive basic information * publishes Lemon Aid -- guide to new and used car recommendations, ... [More]
B'nai Brith Canada, Toronto Office	B'nai Brith Canada, Toronto Office	North York West	Jewish volunteer and advocacy organization * anti-racism activities * human rights advocacy * Anti-Hate Hotline * encourages communication between members of ethnic, social, economic and age groups * ... [More]
Canadian Civil Liberties Association	Canadian Civil Liberties Association	Toronto Downtown North	Promotes legal protection of civil rights and liberties, particularly with reference to freedom of expression, police powers, government intrusions * organizes court interventions * presents briefs to ... [More]
Canadian Treatment Action Council	Canadian Treatment Action Council	Toronto Downtown Central	National organization promoting access to treatment, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C * workshops and presentations on topics such as disclosure, dental care, drug acce ... [More]
Family Supports Institute Ontario	Family Supports Institute Ontario	Toronto Downtown West	Information and referral on family resource programs * consultation to individual programs * assistance in starting programs * professional development and training * public education * network develo ... [More]
Green Communities Canada	Green Communities Canada	Peterborough	Promotion of community health * supports local and regional groups, coalitions and networks (social, environmental, economic, and political) that are working on healthy city or healthy community initi ... [More]
Halton Social Capital Committee	Halton Social Capital Committee	Burlington	Committee of self-advocates and community professionals * collects, and presents, information collected directly from individuals with developmental disabilities living in Halton * offers "Welcome Spa ... [More]
Infertility Network	Infertility Network	Toronto Downtown East	Website provides information and lists upcoming events regarding infertility, miscarriage, donor conception, adoption
Jack.org, Oakville Chapters	Jack.org, Oakville Chapters	Oakville	Activities include: Jack Talks * 50-minute mental health presentations delivered by two trained post-secondary aged speakers * speakers will share general mental health knowledge, tools on how to be t ... [More]
Kidney Cancer Canada	Kidney Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown Central	Community of patients, caregivers and health professionals working to improve lives of Canadians affected by kidney cancer * advocates for access to new treatments * promotes research and offers suppo ... [More]
OCASI	OCASI	Toronto Downtown North	Acts as a collective voice for member agencies serving immigrants in all matters * advisory and resource body for community service agencies, government and other stakeholders in regard to matters of ... [More]
Ombudsman Ontario, Children and Youth Unit	Ombudsman Ontario, Children and Youth Unit	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID-19 -- office and phone lines are currently closed; complaints may be made using online complaint form on website, or via email to info@ombudsman.on.ca Children and Youth Unit will respond to ca ... [More]
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy	Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy	Toronto Downtown North	COVID-19 -- food and harm reduction kits pick-up Mon 12:30 pm-4:30pm, back entrance of 282 Parliament St * call for remote support ---------------------------------------- Advocates for Indigenous Ca ... [More]
Ontario AIDS Network	Ontario AIDS Network	Toronto Downtown Central	Coalition of HIV/AIDS service organizations and programs, promoting effective and accessible prevention, treatment, care and advocacy for people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS * knowledge e ... [More]
Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, YouthCAN	Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, YouthCAN	Toronto Downtown Central	Youth Communication, Advocacy and Networking advocates for youth in care of Ontario Children's Aid Societies * promotes youth input into policy, programs and activities * Youth Policy Advisory and Ad ... [More]
Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses	Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses	Toronto Downtown Central	Provincial coalition of first stage emergency shelters for abused women and their children * membership also includes second stages housing programs and community-based women’s service organizations * ... [More]
Ontario Farmland Trust	Ontario Farmland Trust	Guelph	Pursues three main activities: * direct land protection through conservation easements and land donations * policy development for improved farmland protection * research and education to advance land ... [More]
Ontario Hospital Association	Ontario Hospital Association	Toronto Downtown Central	Association of Ontario health care organizations * maintains relations between Ontario's hospitals and other health care organizations * membership resources include access to education, leadership tr ... [More]
Ontario Human Rights Commission	Ontario Human Rights Commission	Toronto Downtown Central	Conducts public inquiries * may initiate applications or intervene in cases before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario * policy development, research and analysis * public education and training * re ... [More]
Peel Halton Cooperative Housing Federation	Peel Halton Cooperative Housing Federation	Mississauga	Federation of nonprofit housing cooperatives * lobbying and representation * promotion of nonprofit cooperative housing * advice and training in cooperative housing management * assistance to new coop ... [More]
Rural Ontario Institute	Rural Ontario Institute	Guelph	Offers rural leadership development and training, including Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) * initiates dialogue and supports collaboration on issues facing rural and northern Ontario ... [More]
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Guelph and Area Chapter	Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Guelph and Area Chapter	Guelph	Programs and resources to improve and empower the lives of people living with mental illnesses and their families * services for individuals and families * increases public awareness and understanding ... [More]
Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oakville, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign	Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oakville, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign	Halton Region	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Currently meeting through Zoom ----------------------------------------------- Funds donated through Oomama, Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers, ... [More]
Stephen Lewis Foundation, Burlington, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign	Stephen Lewis Foundation, Burlington, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign	Burlington	Raise funds and offer educational opportunities that support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign * funds donated go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a registered charity which issues ta ... [More]