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Airdrie Public Library has more than just books... We have lots of those. 3 million in fact! We also have programs and resources for everyone - from pre-school literacy programs to beginner's computer classes. Your Library has audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and more. It's all here - at your Library! APL has 61,968 items in the collection, encompassing hardcover and paperback books for all ages and interests, magazines and newspapers, and videos and audiobooks. We also have maps and atlases, business directories/indexes, a vertical file containing government pamphlets, documents, travel brochures and more, a Career Resource Centre with up-to-date college and university calendars, telephone directories, encyclopedias, and large print books. Or if it's information you want, We have an extensive inhouse collection of reference and research materials - or use our online resources.
The Youville Centre is a community health resource established by the Grey Nuns in 1984. Our mission is to enhance the health of individuals, families and communities. For thirty years, Youville Centre has provided a diverse mix of services geared toward healthy living. These services range from health care and wellness education, to counselling and support. We encourage people to become involved in the management of their own health concerns, and help them identify activities and programs that are of most benefit to them.
The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society has been collecting, preserving, and protecting Cole Harbour’s cultural and natural heritage for 40 years. A community response to the rapid change from rural to urban landscape, the Society continues to champion this once prosperous agricultural community and bring its story to life at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, an original 200 year old farm. "The Farm" is a community museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour's agricultural past, and to developing an understanding of plants, animals and farming today. It relies heavily on community support and volunteers. Admission to the Farm is by donation so that the community may visit often and stay connected our rural roots!
Columbia Bible College is located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, and provides faith formation and professional ministry preparation for Christians of all ages as well as supports the churches of the region in the fulfillment of their mission. The College provides both formal and non-formal learning opportunities alongside its role as a resource center for theological information in the region. Theologically, CBC is evangelical Anabaptist and is operated by two regional Mennonite conferences, British Columbia Mennonite Brethren and Mennonite Church British Columbia. Columbia is accredited by the international Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and is registered with the British Columbia Private Career Training Institution Association (PCTIA).
Who are we? An advocacy group The fundamental mission of the Comite popular is to promote the social, economic, political and cultural rights of people living in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood. The Comite popular focuses on urban development and housing rights. Urban development The committee members are particularly sensitive to urban development projects and intervene when necessary. Similarly, the committee is also planning urban proposals that reflect the aspirations of local people. Right to housing The committee provides a service of help and reference on the rights of tenants and struggle to increase the number of social housing (eg, develop cooperative housing projects). Some services: - L'Infobourg, a neighborhood newspaper - Le Vestiaire du Faubourg, a clothing store - A community composting site
Your annual membership and donation dollars help ensure that our organization is able to provide services (such as the BC Transit Ticket Assistance Program), resources, (such as the Living Wage and Affordability Index), and leadership (such as our work in food security) that we have brought to this community for many years. You can also choose to direct your donation toward the development of our new Community Investment Fund for affordable housing and community enterprise in the Capital Region. Your financial contributions support new ways of working together to create a vibrant and sustainable community and to support new initiatives to tackle the many challenges to the quality of life for people in the region. Key priority areas of work that your membership and donation dollars will support in the coming year are: • Reducing and Preventing Poverty • Housing Affordability • Community Economic Development • Sustainability of the Region (social, economic and environmental)
The mission of the Barrie Food Bank is to provide temporary food relief to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to serve as a resource to encourage and guide them along the road to self-sufficiency.
Operating under the umbrella of Cape Breton Community Housing Association, the Community Homeless Shelter is a non-profit, charitable organization directed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mandate of the shelter is to provide safe emergency accomodations for homeless individuals in a manner that respects their diverse experiences and needs. The shelter also assists clients in accessing available resources within the community as needed and provides on-going support and rehabilitative services through in-house programs and counseling. A referral service for females requiring emergency shelter is also provided.
Lakeshore Community Services is dedicated to providing a number of services available to the local community including: • Meals on Wheels • Friendly Visitor • Security Reassurance • Foot Care • Transit Bus • Food Bank • Computer Assistance Program (CAP) • Job Bank and Free internet access • Photocopying, faxing, lamination, typing and resume assistance • Room bookings • Keep the Heat • Coats for Kids • National Child Benefit Supplement / Canadian Tire Jump Start Program • Free Income Tax Clinic LCS continues to partner with City of Windsor Services / Agencies to provide contact within the Town of Lakeshore, which include but are not limited to the following: • Service Canada • Teen Health Centre • Sexual Assault Centre • Children Regional Crisis Centre • Hiatus House • Social Services – Leamington Office • Bilingual Legal Clinic
We envision connected, peaceful communities where all conflict is resolved in a restorative way.
Community Living-Central Huron provides a variety of staffing supports to adults & children with a developmental disability. These supports include: 24 hr in-home assistance; independent living assistance; employment; social & recreational participation opportunities; respite for families; aid for individuals and/or families with advocacy issues; and assistance to access specialized supports and services. Vision Statement: "That people live in dignity and share in all aspects of living in their community".
Founded in 1955, Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to people who have an intellectual disability. Our Vision - All people will live in a state of dignity and respect, share in all elements of living in a community which is welcoming, accepting and inclusive of all individuals. All people will have the freedom to make choices and decisions that enable them to achieve self-determination. We believe that people who have an intellectual disablity have a right to live in the community and participate actively in community life. Each individual, regardless of disability, should enjoy the full rights of citizenship and the full experience of membership in the community