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Newly-arrived Canadians require assistance in determining where they can perform best in their adopted society. That’s where COSTI comes in -- assisting newcomers with the process of integration, of understanding, and of communication. With a staff of over 200 people, speaking more than 60 languages, COSTI helps over 42,000 people annually, ensuring that, regardless of barriers, all individuals are given the opportunity to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate in all aspects of Canadian life.

Toronto City Church is a vibrant, Canadian, multi-cultural congregation, with a deep passion for God and People. Everything we do is built upon the solid foundation of the Word of God, the Bible. We are currently in the process of a Three Phase Building project. We have completed Phase I an air supported soccer dome to serve thow e community. We have also completed Phase II, the main church building which includes out sanctuary,a fellowship hall, church offices, and childrens class rooms. Phase III will be a large auditorium.

We have a strong, consistent membership base, comprising individual craft artists (emerging, mid-career and established,craft guilds,arts organizations and supporters of craft throughout the province and some across the country and the US. CCBC’s overall mandate of supporting contemporary craft in BC has 4 interlocking facets: support opportunities to further excellence in practice for craft artists; provide venues for the craft community to explore of the fusion of aesthetics, function and content; provide leadership in the craft sector through advocacy initiatives; promote the business practice of artists through our social enterprise programming; and provide educational opportunities with the general public to develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for craft objects and the skill, knowledge and talent that creates them. All of the Council's activities are targeted to support our member’s practice and increase the audience for contemporary craft.

Craigwood Youth Services has a 50 year history of offering a wide variety of services to troubled youth and their families. We are a registered, non-profit organization, incorporated as a Children's Mental Health Centre in 1983. We operate with a community Board of Directors who provide leadership to the organization. There are no fees for services although parents/legal guardians are asked to cover the costs related to their children's clothing needs, dental coverage, prescription drugs and similar items while in our care. Craigwood Youth Services provides a continuum of care and service to adolescents between the ages of 12-18 and their families in the communities of Southwestern Ontario through various day treatment and residential programs. Our clients are referrals from other social service organizations, self-referrals or sentenced to our care. In particular, our focus is on the "potentially at-risk" and hard-to-serve youth.

The Creston & District Museum & Archives is a community-heritage museum with a reputation for excellence. The Museum collection of nearly ten thousand artifacts reflects the diverse history of the Creston Valley, and well over three-quarters of the collection is on display. The Archives collection consists of nearly ten thousand photographs, complete sets of the local newspapers, and hundreds of other documents and maps.

Crieff Hills Community, a Retreat and Conference Centre, is located on 250 acres of land west of Crieff Ontario, a small village about 60km west of Toronto, 25km north of Hamilton, 15km east of Kitchener-Waterloo and 15km south of Guelph. The land was gifted to the Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1950 by col John Bayne Maclean, founder of "Maclean's" magazine. We invite you to join us at Crieff Hills. Plan time as an individual, a small group or a family and come away for the day - or to stay. Crieff Hills Offers you ... * Seminar/Conference Facilities accommodating 125 guests * Small Group Meeting Facilities * Year-round accommodation * Personal Retreats * Numerous seasonal trails for hiking or x-country skiing (hikes vary from 20 min. to 1 hour)

The Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) has a 45 year history of being there for youth and adults in distress. As a safe place to turn to when there seems to be no hope, the Crisis Centre is run by 450+ front line volunteers and professional staff who support and empower troubled individuals to see their own strengths and options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As an award-winning organization, the Crisis Centre has been a pioneer in the industry by offering a comprehensive range of leading-edge programs that are evidence-based and utilize best practices. In 2013, the Crisis Centre impacted more than 123,000 lives across BC through its 24/7 Distress Phone Line, Web-based chats (www.youthinbc.com and www.crisiscentrechat.com), and Community Education Workshops. We are 'here to listen, and here to help.'

Offers pregnancy tests, options information, and non-judgemental peer counselling. Also provides maternity and baby clothes, prenatal instruction, parenting support, referral services, and friendship. Post Abortion grief counselling is available. All services are free and confidential. www.optionscentre.ca

The vision of the Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre is to be a strong, dynamic, and diverse community organization that supports a process of neighbours helping neighbours, through programs, services, and projects that benefit the Hamilton Road Community.

Since 1986, Dawn House has offered a safe and caring shelter for women and their children in need of temporary, emergency accommodation. We believe that no one chooses to be homeless and that safe, affordable housing is a fundamental human right. Homeless women and their children are entitled to be treated with empathy and dignity, and without judgement.

Deaf and Hear Alberta is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the accessibility, advocacy, education and communication needs of the Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing populations of Alberta. Our head office is in Calgary, Alberta, with a branch office in Edmonton. Our expertise lies in communication access -- through interpreting, assistive equipment, training and education for hearing loss prevention and management, and strengthening public awareness and understanding.

Parkgate Community Services Society is a not-for-profit charitable society. Since 1983, the Society has been providing community based services, recreation, education, community development and health promotion activities through Parkgate Community Centre, Seymour Youth Centre, Seycove Community Centre and other satellite locations.