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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | Infertility Network | Toronto Downtown East | Website provides information and lists upcoming events regarding infertility, miscarriage, donor conception, adoption |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] | |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] | |
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![]() | 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] |
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![]() | 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] |