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Bethesda House is a violence against women shelter who serves and supports women, children, youth and their pets who have been impacted by intimate partner violence and domestic abuse. We also supports human trafficking survivors.
Bethesda House has a shelter as well as an outreach program.

Learn more about https://bethesdahouse.ca/

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BGC Durham has grown into one of the Region’s most established and effective youth service organizations, offering programs in 20 locations throughout the Durham Region. We have grown to have a core membership of approximately 1000 children and youth and serve an approximate user population of 6,000 per year, representing an age range from 4 years old to over 80 years old.

BGC Durham has provided a safe and supportive atmosphere for children and youth to grow, learn and work towards reaching their full potential for 60 years and looks forward to continuing our work for many years to come.

Learn more about https://www.bgcdurham.com/

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Big Brothers Big Sisters South West Durham and NorthHumberland is a non-profit organization that operates mentoring programs for children and young people in the South West Durham and NorthHumberland.

Learn more about https://durhamnorthumberland.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

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CCRW is a national not-for-profit charitable organization that exists to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities.

At CCRW, we offer job search assistance, employer incentives, accommodation assessments, consulting services, and a variety of workshops. Additionally, we provide a range of services for employers, from consulting, to hiring and retention, and disability confidence training.

Whether you are a job seeker living with a disability or an employer looking to tap into a talented pool of candidates, CCRW will partner with you to meet your unique needs and help you succeed.

Learn more about https://ccrw.org

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Established in 1958, CLOCA is a local community based environmental organization and one of 36 Conservation Authorities responsible for managing watershed resources across Ontario. CLOCA's jurisdiction is based upon the watershed boundaries of 4 major watercourses and 18 minor watercourses draining an area of over 639 sq. km. We are responsible for flood forecasting, monitoring, stewardship, education, plan review and land management.

Championing watershed health through engagement, science and conservation.
CLOCA's mandate is to establish and undertake programs that promote the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in partnership with local municipalities and the Province. Their mission is to work towards the awareness, understanding, wise use and enhancement of watershed resources for the benefit of the natural environment by championing watershed health through engagement, science and conservation. Part of CLOCA's mandate is to offer a suite of hands-on environmental stewardship and education programs to assist watershed constituents in understanding, appreciating and taking action in environmental activities in their community.

Learn more about www.cloca.com

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The City of Oshawa is located on the shores of Lake Ontario with a lively downtown core, rustic countryside, historic sites, creative dining destinations, popular annual events and attractions, arts and cultural experiences. Explore the area to discover what Oshawa has to offer, including City services, arts and culture, housing, health, recreation, and important local resources. The City of Oshawa runs several free community events throughout the City and calendar year. The Events team brings the community together for award-winning events and community fun such as Doors Open Oshawa, Peony Festival, Canada Day celebration, Events in the Park, Kars on King, Community Clean Up's, Bright & Merry Market, and a family fun New Year's Eve event known as Oshawa Celebrates.

Learn more about https://www.oshawa.ca/events

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City of Oshawa Municipal Law Enforcement ensures compliance with municipal by-laws through community education and enforcement. Covering all areas of municipal ordinance: Animal Control, Property By-laws, Licensing, Noise, Nuisance, Parking and Zoning.

Learn more about https://

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Community Care Durham (CCD) is a multi-service registered charitable organization providing a broad range of support services for individuals over the age of 16 and their caregivers. We assist our clients with services that support their independence, health and quality of life. In doing so, we help them remain in their own homes.

We offer many different volunteer opportunities and very flexible with our volunteers' time. Whether it is a few hours a week or a few hours a month, volunteering at CCD is a rewarding experience.

Learn more about https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca

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Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby are dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities so they can live full lives and be effectively, safely, and inclusively supported in their own communities. We serve that mission by offering a broad range of personalized supports and services, closely aligned with their individual goals and choice of where they want to live, learn, work, and enjoy their leisure time.

Learn more about https://www.cl-apw.org/site/home

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Durham Family & Cultural Centre is a Durham Region-based, non-profit organization that provides a space for members of the Black community, and other racialized and diverse groups to engage in programming that empowers their lives. We are the only organization of its kind in the Durham Region established to meet the social and culturally specific needs of this growing population.

Our mission is to empower and support Black and racialized youth in their transition to adulthood through comprehensive programs. We strive to create a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that promotes self-sufficiency for all young people in our community.

In our Volunteer Program, you’ll enhance your skills, connect with others in the community, and gain work experience. You can expect training opportunities and build lasting connections with other volunteers while volunteering here with us at DFCC.

Learn more about https://durhamfcc.org

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Durham Outlook for the Needy is a non-profit organization started in July 1990 by a group of dedicated Oshawa residents, striving to help those in need in the Durham Region. They chose the patronage and example of St. Vincent Pallotti (1795 to 1850) who dedicated his life to helping the poor and under privileged. With the help of over 500 volunteers each month from churches, numerous organizations and individuals, Durham Outlook for the Needy can provide nutritious daily meals in a dignified manner restaurant style.
Durham Outlook has a thrift store, that is open Monday to Friday and runs a foodbank on Saturdays.

Learn more about www.durhamoutlook.com

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FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism is a non-profit organization located in Durham Region. We provide quality respite care to children and youth who have been diagnosed with autism.

Learn more about https://footprints4autism.org

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Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes. We partner with working families in need of an affordable, safe, and secure place to live and enable their family’s ability to thrive. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.

Learn more about https://

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Luke’s Place is an award-winning non-profit organization solely devoted to improving the safety and experience of women and their children as they proceed through the family law process after fleeing an abusive relationship.

Learn more about https://lukesplace.ca/

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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. As an organization, we offer a Humane Education program free of charge to schools and community groups working with children in grades 1-8, teaching youth how to interact with animals safely while treating them with respect and kindness. Our Humane Education program, AnimalSmart, is a volunteer led program, that provides our volunteers with the opportunity to be animal advocates by leading hour long presentations and teaching youth.

Learn more about https://ontariospca.ca/animalsmart/

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Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) Toronto keeps families of seriously ill children together and close to the care they need.

We encompass a Ronald McDonald House® for 81 families in downtown Toronto and seven Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® in hospitals across the GTA and in Sudbury.

RMHC Toronto is one of 14 Ronald McDonald House chapters in Canada, each independently owned and operated. We are part of a global network of more than 275 chapters worldwide.

Learn more about https://www.rmhctoronto.ca/

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Our mission is to develop well rounded youth, better prepared for the future.

Learn more about https://www.scouts.ca

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Most people are willing to help others but may not know exactly what is needed or how to go about helping their community. They may even wonder if their contribution will really make a difference. Our staff can help you find a program or cause that you strongly believe in so that your donation is as meaningful to you as those who will benefit from it.

It doesn’t require a lot of time or energy to pack food for a family, prepare nutritious after school snacks, or help a child learn to read but it does require a lot of heart. Volunteer opportunities range from program support to assisting with a special fundraising event to simply helping people feel valued and cared for in a time of need.

Learn more about https://simcoehall.com

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We are a sport organization that supports Athletes with Intellectual disabilities

Learn more about https://www1.specialolympicsontario.com/

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The Cultural Empowerment Project is an initiative that aims to celebrate and preserve cultural diversity. It provides a platform for individuals and communities to share their unique traditions, languages, art, and heritage. Through workshops, events, and educational programs, participants learn about different cultures, promote cross-cultural understanding, and empower marginalized communities. The project fosters a sense of pride, identity, and unity, emphasizing that cultural diversity enriches our global society.

Learn more about https://culturalempowerment.com

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For more than 60 years, with members as our base, our theatre has provided a community entertainment platform and developed theatrical talent of all ages, sharing with other theatre groups and our broader community, our immense experience, traditions and talent. Oshawa Little Theatre provides an increasingly diverse audience and its theatre practitioners with consistently high-quality, excellent-value live performances, education and mentoring in an outstanding performing arts facility.

Learn more about https://oshawalittletheatre.com

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VON Durham Hospice Services is a not-for-profit organization that serves individuals in Durham Region and their families facing advanced illness, death, grief and bereavement through volunteer based Palliative Care, Caregiver Support, Bereavement Support, Community Awareness, and Fundraising Services. We are fortunate to have more than 200 volunteers at VON Durham who donate approximately 11,000 hours of service to 550 individuals and their families.

VON Durham offers a Palliative Care Community Team (PCCT) who, along with the individual’s Circle of Care, provides holistic person-centred palliative care to individuals from early diagnosis through to bereavement.

Our staff and trained volunteers work in partnership with community health care professionals and other service providers in an effort to enhance the quality of client care.

Our volunteers are rigorously screened and trained to assist individuals benefiting from a palliative care approach, at home, in hospital, or Long-Term Care.

Each individual journey with grief and bereavement is different, and some may find they need support in the days, weeks, months or years after a loss has occurred. VON Durham Hospice Services can support bereaved individuals in connecting with highly trained volunteers who have experienced a similar loss.

We strongly believe that clients and their families have the right to make informed decisions about their care.

Learn more about https://www.vondurham.org/

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