Organizations

» A World of Dreams
   Grants dreams to critically, chronically and terminally ill children up to age 18 across Canada. Includes foundation information, ways to give, upcoming events, and how to refer a child.

   
   http://www.awdreams.com/

» Asian Institute of Technology Alumni Association - Calgary
   One of 25 world wide chapters. List membership profiles, call for election of officers and gives information about the AITAA.

   
   http://www.ee.ryerson.ca/~fernando/aitaa.html

» Association of Canadian Clubs
   A network of clubs whose common objective is to strengthen Canada by providing forums that promote understanding and pride in being Canadian.

   
   http://www.canadianclub.ca

» Block Parent Program Of Canada
   A registered charity and Canada's largest volunteer-run child safety organization. Over 500,000 volunteers from coast to coast help to make communities safer for everyone.

   
   http://blockparent.ca/

» CARE Canada
   A non-governmental, non-sectarian, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping the poor in developing regions and to providing relief to victims of natural disasters and violent conflicts.

   
   http://www.care.ca/

» CS Group
   The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. Newsletters, recent events, minutes of various meetings. Online membership application.

   
   http://www.csgroup.ca/

» Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians
   Dedicated to maintaining high standards for Planning Technicians and other related planning professions. Features information on membership, employment, and educational opportunities.

   
   http://www.cacpt.org/

» Canadian Centre for Philanthropy
   A source of information on the nonprofit and voluntary sector, including size and scope of the sector and also funds research into volunteering and volunteerism.

   
   http://www.nonprofitscan.ca/

» Canadian Council for International Co-operation
   A coalition of Canadian organizations working on the frontlines of social justice, humanitarian aid and economic development, in Canada and in the developing world. Features related news articles.

   
   http://www.ccic.ca/

» Canadian Council on Social Development
   National, non-profit organization which focuses on issues of social and economic security.

   
   http://www.ccsd.ca/

» Canadian Foodgrains Bank
   Serves as a centralized grain banking and distribution system to alleviate world hunger.

   
   http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca/

» Canadian International Grains Institute-CIGI
   A non-profit facility dedicated to providing educational programs and technical activities in support of market development and promotion of world markets for Canada's grains, oilseeds and special crops.

   
   http://www.cigi.ca/

» Canadian Organic Growers - COG
   A national information network for farmers, gardeners and consumers. COG promotes organic foods through national publications and events, and through memberships in local chapters.

   
   http://www.cog.ca/

» Candlelighters Canada
   Support organization to help children with cancer and their families.

   
   http://www.candlelighters.ca/

» Community Foundations of Canada
   Membership organization for Canada's network of community foundations, to help enable them to support local community programs.

   
   http://www.cfc-fcc.ca/

» Conference of Interamerican Student Projects (CIASP)
   A reunion site for CIASP, which sent members to Hidalgo Mexico in the 1960's. Includes the story of the organization and memories of its participants.

   
   http://www.ciasp.ca/

» Cool to be Canadian Corp.
   Private, federally chartered non-profit organization devoted to encouraging Canadians - particularly young ones - to volunteer, participate, invent, create and generally have fun celebrating diversity as Canadians.

   
   http://www.cool.ca/

» Dialogue Canada
   Provides Canadians of all regions, cultural and linguistic backgrounds with opportunities to know each other better and acknowledge their differences.

   
   http://www.uni.ca/dialoguecanada/index.html

» Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
   Promotes military and civilian marksmanship, the sport of shooting and the safe handling of firearms. Latest news, match results and information about related legislation.

   
   http://www.dcra.ca/

» Duke of Edinburgh's Award
   Awarded by Prince Philip to outstanding young Canadians.

   
   http://www.dukeofed.org/

» Family Services Employee Assistance Programs - FSEAP
   Description with links to specialized regional services and community-based programs in a national network of agencies.

   
   http://www.familyserviceseap.com/

» Kin Canada District 4
   An umbrella organization of community service clubs for men and women, covering Alberta, Northeastern BC and the Northwest Territories.

   
   http://www.d4kin.ca

» Linux Online - Canadian Linux User Groups
   A list of Linux User Groups located in Canada.

   
   http://www.linux.org/groups/canada/

» MADD Canada - Mothers Against Drunk Driving
   Mission is to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime

   
   http://www.madd.ca/

» Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada
   Grants wishes of children with serious medical conditions. Includes stories, donations, events, promotions, and how to refer a child.

   
   http://www.makeawish.ca/

» Montreal International Forum (MIF)
   A global alliance of organizations supporting the involvement of nongovernmental organizations and civil society in multilateral negotiations. Organizational information, news, details of the MIF's annual and biennial conferences.

   
   http://www.fimcivilsociety.org/

» Multiple Births Canada
   Works to improve the quality of life for multiple birth individuals and their families by managing peer support networks, area contacts, and communication.

   
   http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/

» National Quality Institute
   A not-for-profit organization that provides strategic focus and direction for Canadian organizations to achieve excellence. Provides online information on applying and qualifying for the "Canada Award for Excellence".

   
   http://www.nqi.ca/

» Pitch-In Canada Home Page
   Non-profit organization dedicated to cleaning up the world.

   
   http://www.pitch-in.ca/

» Potters Without Borders
   A non-profit research and development organization researching Ceramic Water Filter technology as part of a solution to waterborne disease.

   
   http://www.potterswithoutborders.com/

» Right to Quiet
   Vancouver-based nonprofit society working to advocate the value, benefits, and difficulties in obtaining quiet.

   
   http://www.quiet.org/

» Road Safety Educators' Association
   Canadian organization for professional road safety educators. RSEA ensures professional standards and promotes safety driving automobiles.

   
   http://www.ncf.ca/rsea

» Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada
   Promotes the spread of knowledge respecting the peoples and countries of the Commonwealth, and provides information about its branch locations, activities and events.

   
   http://www.rcs.ca

» Telecommunities Canada
   Represents and promotes Canadian community networking movement at the national and international level.

   
   http://www.tc.ca/

» The Canadian Information Processing Society
   An association of Canadian Information Technology (IT) professionals.

   
   http://www.cips.ca

» The Web Networks Community
   3500+ Canadian activists, artists, and non-profits.

   
   http://community.web.ca/index.html

» USC Canada
   Non-profit international development organizations, establishing programs in food security/ biodiversity, desertification, climate change and poverty alleviation.

   
   http://www.usc-canada.org

» Volunteer Canada
   Represents and advocates volunteerism in Canada. Includes resources, information, and a directory of volunteer organizations.

   
   http://www.volunteer.ca/