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Founded in 2002, The Kawartha Youth Orchestra is in their second decade of giving young musicians of the Kawartha Region the opportunity to learn symphonic music and perform in an orchestral ensemble. Under the direction of Music Director Michael Newnham and professional instrumental coaches, the KYO offers young musicians an advanced level of instruction and a quality orchestral experience in Peterborough while enjoying the camaraderie of other young people.

CICS has been providing a variety of services and programs to newcomers, immigrants and citizens from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, helping individuals and families to settle in the local community, build confidence and skills, develop local networks, and connect with the wider community through meaningful activities. With the newly developed community garden and kitchen, we anticipate more exciting development and partnership with diverse community groups and the private sector.

The Foundation's activities and results benefit the Museum in many ways. Through the financial support it provides, the Foundation contributes to research projects, to preserving the remains in the Museum and to developing its collections. It helps produce exhibitions, cultural activities and educational activities for young people.

With 60 employees and 400 volunteers, the YWCA Montreal directly reaches more than 16,000 women and provides services to close to 50,000 people each year. The YWCA responds to the needs of the community by offering the following five services: - employability - entrepreneurship - housing - leadership - literacy

L'École supérieure de ballet du Québec is the only francophone institution in North America to provide a professional ballet program.

We provide services to assist individuals (ages 13 and over) to heal from the devastating effects of sexualized violence. Services include:a 24-hour crisis and information line (250-383-3232), individual and group counselling, victim services support for survivors involved with the criminal justice system, and a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) that provides emergency accompaniment to the hospital for recent survivors of sexual assault. Other services include specialized workshops for family, partners and friends and community education and training. The importance of prevention education for youth is recognized through the delivery of an award-winning program called Project Respect. Teens learn about the issue of sexual violence through school workshops and volunteer training. They are given the confidence and skills to express their own sexual values and boundaries and to promote a culture based on respect for self and others. Visit the project's website at www.yesmeansyes.com.

The Canadian Space Society (CSS) is a national non-profit organization, a registered charity, and is made up of professionals and enthusiasts pursuing the human exploration and development of the Solar System and beyond. Its principal objective is to stimulate the Canadian space industry through its technical and outreach projects and promote the involvement of Canadians in the development of space. With many of Canada's top space professionals on board, the CSS is made up of people of all backgrounds and interests, including teachers, environmentalists, writers, and marketers. Our principal objective is to sponsor and promote the involvement of Canadians in the development of space.

Community Living Ontario is one of the largest composites of associations in Canada, providing supportive services to children and adults with an intellectual disability. For over 55 years, we have earned an impeccable reputation as community pioneers, addressing barriers to inclusive education, employment, and community participation for children and adults. Last year our federation touched the lives of over 10,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families by providing critical services including: job training and placement, educational advocacy, ensuring people with disabilities are safe from abuse, and linking families with needed resources, to name a few.

The Goulbourn Museum is home to interactive and hands-on exhibitions such as The 100th Regiment of Foot – about the soldiers who settled Goulbourn Township in 1818 after the War of 1812-1814; The Village Store where kids can dress up as pioneers & shop or barter for supplies; as well as exhibits about early Goulbourn settlers, the communities in the Township, and local services. The Museum is located just south of Stittsville at Stanley Corners.

La Serenissima is a British-based orchestra offering vibrant performances of Italian baroque music using instruments of the time. We particularly champion the music of 18th century Venice, carrying out original research and hands-on editing work which is used to create musical performances (live and recorded). We talk about our discoveries in plain English (through discussion and the media) and we work in partnership with institutions, venues and hubs to produce outreach experiences for a wide range of beneficiaries wherever possible. Our recordings are available to everyone via free streaming sites and regular radio-play; we tour our concerts throughout the UK and abroad.

JAAGO Foundation aims for the betterment of the nation through catering the educational needs of children from socially and economically disadvantaged background and empowering the youth along with inspiring volunteerism in Bangladesh. JAAGO focuses on creating an equitable world for everyone regardless of gender, class, ethnicity, location, religious and sexual orientation by empowering the most marginalized.

A Canadian based non-profit organization working in northern Nicaragua to help alleviate poverty and create a better future for all. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our local community through education, development and volunteer efforts.