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It was the late 1950s. Before the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and before most national development organizations got their start, an enthusiastic group of people were meeting in a basement, talking about international development and trying to figure out what to do next.

Canadian Jesuits International was founded by the Jesuits in English Canada. We proclaim the Good News of justice and peace within the universal mission of the Society of Jesus. We support poor and marginalized peoples struggling for social justice and dignity in developing countries. We carry out educational advocacy in Canada, linked with our overseas work. We support our partners by providing personnel, sharing analysis, giving voice to their hopes and aspirations and by raising funds for their work. We work with Jesuit and other partners rooted in the Jesuit tradition in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean in: education, pastoral care, social services, community development, agriculture, humanitarian assistance, peace-building, human rights, gender equity, children's rights and economic justice. Our educational advocacy draws upon an extensive network of Jesuit and other partners around the world to raise Canadians' awareness of the struggles and aspirations of people in the developing world

About Christian HorizonsServing Nearly 1,500 Ontario FamiliesChristian Horizons is a non-profit, faith-based charitable organization serving nearly 1,500 people with developmental disabilities and their families in Ontario. With more than 200 residences as well as respite care and retreat facilities, we offer programs and services that can be tailored to meet a wide variety of needs.Our VisionPeople with exceptional needs belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected.Our MissionServing the person with exceptional needs.Our ValuesWe will honour God and value people in all we do and with all our resources.A Special Thank You ...A special thank you to Unity for Autism, a charitable foundation that raises money to support centres of excellence providing programs for individuals with autism. Unity for Autism recently donated generously to our group homes making a positive difference!

The Clarendon Foundation (Cheshire Homes) Inc. provides self-directed attendant services to persons with a physical disability who wish to live independently in the community. Priority of selection and service will be given to individuals who are employed, at school, or involved in community activities on a full or part-time basis.Clarendon's front-line staff team consists of Personal Care Attendants and Housekeepers. All Personal Care Attendants are trained as Personal Support Workers (PSWs). Each site cluster has a Manager of Assisted Living, as well as a Weekend and On-Call Manager.The services provided include assistance with bathing, dressing, personal care, cooking, shopping, housekeeping and laundry, and escort. Our services are provided, as needed, throughout the twenty-four (24) hour day, 365 days per year. Services are provided on the basis of pre-booked visits or on-call assistance, as needed.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. There is no cure. Cystic fibrosis causes various effects on the body, but mainly affects the digestive system and lungs. The degree of cystic fibrosis involvement differs from person to person. However, the persistence and ongoing infection in the lungs, with destruction of lungs and loss of lung function, eventually causes death in the majority of people who have cystic fibrosis.

Provide leadership and funding for research, advocacy and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by arthritis. Arthritis Society Canada has been setting lives in motion for over 65 years, and is dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis. Arthritis Society Canada is a bilingual national organization with a network of offices across the country. An 18-member national board provides governance oversight and is responsible for setting the strategic priorities of The Society. The voluntary board includes members recruited from across Canada, as well as representatives from each division.

Silent Voice is a not-for-profit charitable organization founded in 1975. We are the only organization in the GTA offering community and family-based support to Deaf children and adults in American Sign Language(ASL). We provide social-recreational programs in ASL for Deaf children and their hearing brothers and sisters and we teach hearing family members the language of ASL. Also, in partnership with other organizations, we offer special assistance and outreach services to disadvantaged Deaf adults living in the community.

People helping people develop the skills they need to connect to their communities, discover new opportunities, overcome barriers, get inspired and achieve their full potential. Our logo represents the essence of the Springboard brand that we put people at the centre of everything we do. The centre circle represents those people, and when viewed as a unit, the circles have additional meaning. They represent the ripple effect that Springboard has on the community, and also the top view of a spring, which is the jumping off point for our clients to reach their full potential and achieve their future goals.