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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]
Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation		Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation	Toronto Downtown Central	Assists people and groups facing discrimination in housing Eviction prevention information and assistance * promotes access to safe and decent housing, and enforcement of human rights in housing * inf ... [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]
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 and email newsletter 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 * certified youth speakers to educate and equip young people to look out for themselves and their peers Jack Summits * held nationally and regionally once a year * large ... [More]
Kidney Cancer Canada		Kidney Cancer Canada	North York 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, Ontario Child and Youth Unit		Ombudsman Ontario, Ontario Child and Youth Unit	Toronto Downtown Central	Protects the rights and interests of children and youth * mediates complaints * identifies systemic problems affecting youth * advises ministries of gaps in service delivery * investigates individual ... [More]
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy		Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy	Toronto Downtown North	Advocates for Indigenous Canadians with HIV/AIDS * HIV/AIDS education and training to Indigenous organizations * health promotion and outreach services * referrals and assistance in obtaining services
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 in Ontario Children's Aid Societies * promotes youth input into policy, programs and activities * Youth Policy Advisory and ... [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 Healthy Communities Coalition		Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition	Toronto Downtown Central	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]
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	Funds donated through Oomama, Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers, go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation which seeks to raise awareness and mobilize support for African grandmothers struggling to ... [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]
Tourette Canada		Tourette Canada	Mississauga	Charitable organization for individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families * information, referral and resources * online or group support for patients and families * public outreach includes: ... [More]