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The purpose of BLF (Bibles and Literature in French) is to glorify God through providing Christian materials to meet the needs of evangelism and discipleship in the French-speaking world.

The CVAC office is located in PORTALS - the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC. The PORTALS' goal is to be an inspiring "go to" place in which CVAC members and guests share local, regional and national arts, culture and heritage information and experiences with residents of the entire Cowichan Valley. Focused on creative excellence and best practice, PORTALS showcases the integration of all types of creative and artistic genres and highlights both the Cowichan Valley arts Council members and the community at large.

The purpose of STORYTELLERS OF CANADA/CONTEURS DU CANADA (SC-CC) is to function as the national representative for those involved in maintaining and practicing the oral tradition of storytelling across the country.

Common Thread is a secular, non-audition choir that sings folk music reflecting the languages and cultures of Toronto. Common Thread is for anyone who believes that social justice and community can be built through music.

Welcome to Hear The Music Ministries. For a start, here is our Mission Statement "Lifting up Jesus through music and the development of musicians." I'm Jon Buller, executive director of Hear the Music and a worship leader from Vernon, BC. My job, along with my team, is to help execute that mission statement through the gifts that God has given us.

ONS mounts performances yearly that inspire and educate the public, using the art of opera. By drawing together the best singers and orchestral players from our community, faculty, and students, we educate by example, as well as provide performance opportunities for Nova Scotia singers, and demonstrate the potential benefits to and relevance of the art form for this community. ONS continues to develop both infrastructure and relationships with other organizations in the province. Through our co-operative efforts with organizations like the St. Cecelia Concert Series, Nova Sinfonia, the Nova Scotia Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Dartmouth Players, the Maritime Concert Opera, the Nova Scotia Choral Federation, Theatre Arts Guild, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, the Dalhousie Opera Department, Symphony Nova Scotia and the Italian Canadian Cultural Association, we believe that our presence and goodwill are also being established within the local and provincial arts communities.

The Bill Reid Foundation was established as a registered charity in 1999. Its mission is to preserve the art and perpetuate the legacies of Bill Reid. The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is an initiative of the Bill Reid Foundation. The Gallery is devoted to understanding and appreciating contemporary Aboriginal art of the Northwest Coast. Donations enable the Gallery to present unique and inspiring exhibitions and public programs as well as curate and care for the permanent collection.

Licensed to Learn (L2L) is an affiliate of the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), a registered Canadian charitable organization. We train student tutors to provide support and mentorship to other students at their schools who struggle academically. Tutoring is provided at no cost to students. It has been proven to benefit youth by improving academic success and positive relationships among those being tutored, and by fostering the development of leadership skills among those tutoring. Currently, L2L is active principally in schools within the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

A non-profit rare-plant conservation organization that also does research, education and fieldtrips.

There are nine categories of Resource/Information and Educational programs provided by the BNSSCF. The following programs impack the lives of our low income seniors, their families and communities. They also help to create healthier communities for all. * Community Liaison * Resource/Information & Education * Social Issues * Computer Training * Advocacy & Referral Services * Collective Kitchen * Drop-in Activity * Testimonials to be heard * Yearly Event Long term Goal: to provide housing for low income seniors.

Wildlife Rehabilitation CCWR is working towards a Wildlife Custodian Authorization, to be issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources. We are applying for the funding needed to build our intake clinic and animal enclosures in the hope of taking in injured and orphaned fawns and raccoons starting in spring 2010. Public Education Some harm to wildlife can be prevented through public education. CCWR will develop an extensive campaign to inform the public on the role people can play in minimizing the impact humans have on wildlife. Advocacy CCWR believes that we need to respect nature and that all life should have value and meaning. When human industry interferes with the balance of nature, we need to take a responsible approach. CCWR will work with city officials and developers, speaking on behalf of wildlife when its well-being is threatened by land development. Sanctuary Our sanctuary animals continue to receive excellent care for the rest of their lives.

The Latcham Gallery, established in 1979, is Stouffville's Public Art Gallery. As the only free admission Public Art Gallery in York Region, The Latcham Gallery engages artists and the community in a dialogue about art and culture by providing children and adults with the opportunity to ponder the ideas expressed by artists working on a variety of themes.