211- is a free, confidential, multilingual information line, connecting you to all the community social, health and government services in Toronto.
www.211Toronto.ca
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The Community Social Planning Council of Toronto is committed to independent social planning at the local and city-wide levels in order to improve the quality of life for all people in Toronto. It is committed to diversity, social and economic justice, and active citizen participation in all aspects of community life. To help build a civic society, we will capitalize on the considerable capacities of our staff, our board, our members, our volunteers, and our community partners, both locally and city-wide.
www.socialplanningtoronto.org
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The Framework Foundation empowers Canadians between the ages of 22 and 35 to 'get in the picture' and help build stronger communities through volunteer involvement. Our Framework Foundation 'picture' celebrates the power of collective dedication, recognizing its importance in addressing community needs.
www.frameworkfoundation.ca
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BoardMatch Fundamentals helps place knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers on the Boards of Directors of charitable organizations. In the Greater Toronto Area, these organizations only include registered charities. www.boardmatch.org
www.boardmatch.org
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PAVR-O (in its pursuit of excellence) builds individual, organizational and community capacity to effectively engage volunteers through the professional management of volunteer resources. PAVR-O is committed to the professional development of its members through certification, conferences, regional workshops, advocacy and standards of practice and ethics.
www.pavro.on.ca
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Volunteer Canada is the national voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has been committed to supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programs and special projects.
www.volunteer.ca
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KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International, the coordinating entity for a global network of professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services, with an industry focus. KPMG’s Social Responsibility Program has three elements. One is their Community Care which actively supports and recognizes KPMG people in their personal volunteer activities and includes the KPMG Volunteers initiative.
www.kpmg.ca/en
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The Government of the City of Toronto champions the economic, social and environmental vitality of the city. The city strives to provide high quality and affordable services that respond to the needs of our communities and invests in infrastructure to support city building. The city is a leader in identifying issues of importance and in finding creative ways of responding to them.
The City of Toronto promotes and maintains a system of responsible and accountable governance where the interests of individuals and communities are balanced with those of the city as a whole. Public participation is an integral part of the city's decision-making processes.
www.toronto.ca
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The Maytree Foundation is a private Canadian charitable foundation established in 1982. The Foundation is committed to reducing poverty and inequality in Canada and to building strong civic communities. The Foundation seeks to accomplish its objectives by identifying, supporting and funding ideas, leaders and leading organizations that have the capacity to make change and advance the common good.
www.maytree.com
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United Way of Greater Toronto is an incorporated non-profit charity focused on improving the long-term health of our community. We run Canada's largest annual fundraising campaign in support of 200 social service agencies providing a vital network of support.
www.unitedwaytoronto.com
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The ministry is responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for the mentally ill, long-term care, home care, community and public health, and health promotion and disease prevention. It also regulates hospitals and nursing homes, operates psychiatric hospitals and medical laboratories, and co-ordinates emergency health services.
www.health.gov.on.ca