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Canadian Library Association
Association Canadienne Des Bibliotheques
1150 Morrison Drive, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothŠques was founded in Hamilton, Ontario in 1946, and was incorporated under the Companies Act on November 26, 1947. CLA is a non-profit voluntary organization, governed by an elected Executive Council, which is advised by over forty networks and committees.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

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Canadian Lung Association
Association Pulmonaire Du Canada
1750 Courtwood Crescent, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario

For more than 100 years, the Canadian Lung Association has led the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air. The Canadian Lung Association is the leading organization in Canada working to save lives, prevent and improve lung health through research, advocacy, education and support.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders · Cancer

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Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa-Carleton
475 Evered Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

Established in 1944, MothercraftTM** Ottawa is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides programs and services for parents with infants and young children. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of families through responsive, quality services and we achieve this by developing innovative programs and support services. For seven decades, Mothercraft Ottawa has been a respected family service and child care centre in our community.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

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Canadian Museums Association
Association Des Musees Canadiens
280 Metcalfe St, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The CMA works for the recognition, growth, and stability of the sector. It was established by a small group of people in Quebec City in 1947. There were 161 museums in Canada in 1951; by 1972 there were 838 museums, galleries and related institutions. As the quantity of Canadian museums increased, so did the need for the CMA.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

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Canadian Organic Growers Inc
323 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Canadian Organic Growers (COG) is a national charitable organization (13014 0494 RR0001) with members in all regions of Canada. COG is connected to the regions through eight regional Chapters, four affiliated organizations, and to the international organic community through membership in the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

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Canadian Paralympic Foundation
Fondation Paralympique Canadienne
225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 310, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 25 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
506-250 City Centre Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada's only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of our public land and water, and ensuring our parks are managed to protect the nature within them. In the past 50+ years, we've played a lead role in protecting over half a million square kilometres - an area bigger than the entire Yukon Territory! Our vision is to protect at least half of our public land and water so that future generations can experience Canada's irreplaceable wilderness.

Keywords: Wildlife · Sports and Recreation · Environment

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Canadian Parks Recreation Association
1180 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is the national voice for a vibrant grassroots network with partnerships that connect people who build healthy, active communities, and impact the everyday lives of Canadians.

Keywords: Environment

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Canadian Psychological Association Foundation
Fondation De La Societe Canadienne De Psychologie
141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702, Ottawa, Ontario

To ensure CPA is meeting its mission, objectives and responsibilities, CPA is guided by a strategic plan that sets out clear goals and strategies for 2013-2018. CPA's strategic plan is founded on a vision that the science and practice of psychology has broad and deep relevance to public policy and the public good.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

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Canadian Public Health Association
1565 Carling Ave, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is the national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada. CPHA's members believe in universal and equitable access to the basic conditions which are necessary to achieve health for all Canadians.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

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Canadian Red Cross
Branch: Head Office
170 Metcalfe St, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Health · Emergency and Safety

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Canadian Ski Patrol System
Organisation De La Patrouille Canadienne De Ski
4531 Southclark Place, Ottawa, Ontario

In 1941, a young Toronto osteopath named Dr. Douglas Firth was asked by the Canadian Amateur Ski Association to organize and train a first aid and rescue group to patrol the ski hills. Since then, this non-profit/charitable organization has continued to grow along with the Canadian snow-sliding industry.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

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Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
30 Concourse Gate, Unit #3, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) is the national voluntary organization of pharmacists committed to patient care through the advancement of safe, effective medication use in hospitals and other collaborative healthcare settings.

Keywords: Science and Technology · Education and Literacy

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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs
311 Richmond Rd, Suite 201, Ottawa, Ontario

A childhood cancer diagnosis can be devastating. Candlelighters offers strength and support to young cancer patients and their families.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Cancer

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Canines With A Cause
25 Trevor Cres., Ottawa, Ontario

Canines with a Cause is a registered charity dedicated to train and provide assistance dogs for people in the community with mobility related disabilities. Our charity truly relies on the support from the community so that they can continue to offer these very special dogs to those who need them. Although there is an approximate cost to our charity of $14,000 per assistance dog that makes it to graduation, these dogs are placed with people affected with a number of disabilities at no cost to them.

Keywords: Animals

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Cantata Singers of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario

Cantata Singers of Ottawa, founded in 1964, is one of the foremost choirs in Eastern Ontario. The choir presents classical and contemporary music from around the world in its own choral concert series. As part of its series, the choir supports local and national composers by commissioning and performing their works.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Capital City Mission
153 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Capital City Mission is a drop-in centre in downtown Ottawa (Canada) that ministers to the inner city's poor and homeless people by expressing Christ's love to them. With its current volunteers and staff, CCM is offering THE DROP-IN ministry as a respectful place where people can come and know that they will receive respect and kindness.

Keywords: Religion · Poverty

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Carefor Health Community Services
760 Belfast Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Carefor Health & Community Services, a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, has been keeping families together longer at home by providing home health care and community support services.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine · Disorders · Alzheimer

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Cat Rescue Network
Ottawa, Ontario

Based on Ottawa, Ontario, Cat Rescue Network (CRN) is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization established in 1999 that is committed to rescuing abandoned and feral cats overlooked by the city's animal welfare services. As we do not have a facility, all of the cats we rescue live with volunteers in thier homes (foster families) until they are adopted. Due to our lack of "overhead", we are able to put all donations towards the medical bills of our rescues.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Catahoula Rescue, Inc
Ottawa, Ontario

Catahoula Rescue advocates for homeless Catahoulas and Catahoula mixes and places these animals in permanent, loving homes. We have the odd honorary Catahoula that we take in from small local pounds in our own backyard. Our Mission is to make a difference...one dog at a time.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Insight Theatre - Planned Parenthood Ottawa

A by-youth-for-youth-about-youth volunteer program that provides public health education to Ottawa area schools and community organizations through theatre!

Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

Recognized as North America's largest dragon boating festival the four day celebration offers free admission to multiple stages with world class programming, marquee concerts, amusement attractions, sports demonstrations, a variety of artisans, exhibitors, delicious culinary treats, beach-side bar, children's area and non-stop racing.

Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services manages the national supply of blood, blood products and stem cells, and related services for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). We also lead an integrated, interprovincial system for organ donation and transplantation for all of Canada.

Canadian Cancer Survivor Network

One of CCSN’s main objectives is to promote and encourage advocacy among survivors and patients. Our goal is to work with government and all political parties to educate and promote positive and considered policy ideas that will result in an optimum experience for cancer patients and survivors in the health care system. With empowered survivors as our advocates and partners, we bring a practical perspective to the discussion.

We host yearly breakfasts at Queen’s Park in September to raise awareness about metastatic prostate cancer.

Friends of the Earth Canada

Friends of the Earth Canada (FoE) has grown from a small group of volunteers in 1978 to one of the country's most important voices speaking out on environmental issues.

The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre

The Salvation Army - Ottawa Booth Centre is a men's emergency shelter located in the Byward Market.

Victorian Order of Nurses

If you, or someone in your family, were recovering from an illness and needed home care, who would you trust? Most Canadians from coast to coast would say VON. The reason: at VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses), we believe in treating the whole person, not just their ailment. VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their own home. We’ve been doing so for more than 114 years.

Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association

We are Advocates, Promoters and Fundraisers of the Ottawa Public Library. Through the sale of used books we donate over $250k to the library every year

St John Ambulance

At St. John Ambulance our mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training (first aid) and community services (health and safety).

The National Capital Suzuki School of Music

SuzukiMusic, also known as the National Capital Suzuki School of Music, was founded in 1987 to promote the musical education of children and to nurture their development through the Suzuki method.

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