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As Part Of Foreign Affairs, Trade And Development Canada, The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Helps Canadian Companies And Organizations Succeed Globally. Created In 1894, The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (Tcs) Has More Than 120 Years Of Experi

The LOVE organization was founded, in Montreal,  by Twinkle (Sheila) Rudberg whose husband Daniel was killed by a fourteen-year-old gang member on the streets of downtown Montreal.  Daniel had gone to the aid of an elderly woman who was being assaulted when the teen stabbed him to death. During the youth's trial Twinkle learned that the young perpetrator's life had consisted of being in gangs, taking drugs and spending hours watching violent movies.  She began to see him as a victim of violence as well.

York Region Food NetworkFOOD FOR HEALTH - FOOD FOR ALLFood security is defined as a situation in which all people obtain a safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes self-reliance and social justice. (Hamm and Bellows, J Nutr Educ Behav. 2003; 35:27-43)Food Insecurity: the inadequate or insecure access to adequate food due to financial constraints.Tarasuk, V, Mitchell, A, Dachner, N. Research to identify policy options to reduce food insecurity (PROOF). (2013). Household food insecurity in Canada 2011.

York Region Food Network seeks to be an acknowledged and respected centre for the promotion of food security – a healthy, accessible and sustainable food system in York Region. In support of this vision, YRFN works to raise public awareness on the many issues affecting food security such as affordable housing, adequate employment, education, accessible childcare and social assistance policies through programming, outreach and advocacy initiatives.

Latin America Mission (Canada) Inc. is an international evangelical community of men and women who, motivated by their love for the Lord Jesus Christ and in obedience to His commands, partners with Canadian and Latin churches and institutions, as well as international Christian organizations to encourage, assist and participate in building the Body of Jesus Christ in Latin America.

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.

We are dedicated to promoting authentic Christianity as preserved by the unbroken tradition of the Orthodox Church. Our purpose is to meet and inform all those searching for the true faith so that they may share in the wealth. Twice weekly we have a homily at the Apostle Paul Bookstore located at 853 Pape Ave North of the Pape subway station. We welcome everyone seeking the true faith...and it's free.

Launched in 1980 by a caring group of community members, CHATS originated as a grassroots not-for-profit charitable organization that provided a few basic services to help seniors to continue living in their own homes. Over the years, CHATS has grown and evolved, and now offers a full range of home care and community programs that meet the changing needs of more than 7,400 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year.Under the strong experience and knowledge of more than 580 volunteers, a Board of Directors, and 220 staff, CHATS embraces professional best practices in home care and our other services with caring, compassionate dedication. This unique combination ultimately benefits our clients, our community partners, and the community overall. Our quality achievements and service delivery model have been commended by Accreditation Canada.