Time to Give: Ordinary Giving, Extraordinary Impact! - Imagine Canada
Time to Give: Ordinary Giving, Extraordinary Impact! - Imagine Canada
Time to Give: Ordinary Giving, Extraordinary Impact! - Imagine Canada
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Where <strong>to</strong> <strong>Give</strong><br />
A Profile of <strong>Canada</strong>’s<br />
Charitable Sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
With more than 85,000 charities in<br />
<strong>Canada</strong>, this sec<strong>to</strong>r is large, diverse and<br />
vibrant. When combined with nonprofit<br />
organizations, the numbers extend beyond<br />
160,000. From local sports clubs <strong>to</strong> environmental<br />
clean-up initiatives, art galleries<br />
<strong>to</strong> crisis phone lines, nonprofits are driven<br />
by a mission <strong>to</strong> serve the public good.<br />
Which organizations <strong>to</strong> support and how<br />
is your decision alone. But <strong>to</strong> help you in the<br />
process, here is a brief overview of the range<br />
of work carried out in this vital sec<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Why give now?<br />
Demand up, donations not<br />
keeping pace<br />
Charities are having difficulty fulfilling<br />
their missions, <strong>Imagine</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>’s Sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Moni<strong>to</strong>r research program reports.<br />
The Sec<strong>to</strong>r Moni<strong>to</strong>r surveyed more<br />
than 1,500 charity leaders and found that<br />
just over half are having difficulty fulfilling<br />
their missions. And just over a quarter<br />
say their very existence is at risk.<br />
This is possibly due <strong>to</strong> increased<br />
demand for services in response <strong>to</strong> the<br />
recent economic downturn that may<br />
have influenced an increase in expenditures<br />
without a corresponding increase<br />
in revenues.<br />
Find out more:<br />
www.imaginecanada.ca/sec<strong>to</strong>r_moni<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Arts & Culture<br />
Dance, music, theatre, visual arts, craft,<br />
film, writing, architecture and design –<br />
just some of the forms of creative expression<br />
nourished by arts and culture organizations.<br />
Through this work our unique<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries are <strong>to</strong>ld and our shared cultural<br />
identity is preserved and celebrated.<br />
Education<br />
Education is one of the ways that our<br />
society intentionally passes on its accumulated<br />
knowledge, skills and values<br />
from one generation <strong>to</strong> the next. Educational<br />
institutions include pre-schools,<br />
elementary, primary, secondary, technical<br />
and vocational, continuing education,<br />
colleges and universities.<br />
Environment<br />
Preserving our natural spaces and species<br />
drives the work of environmental organizations.<br />
From river res<strong>to</strong>ration, <strong>to</strong> urban<br />
greening initiatives <strong>to</strong> animal welfare,<br />
these organizations ensure the health and<br />
longevity of our ecosystems.<br />
Faith<br />
Faith-based organizations support a variety<br />
of causes which tap in<strong>to</strong> the core values of<br />
a segment of our Canadian society. These<br />
organizations serve community needs in a<br />
multitude of ways including physical, spiritual,<br />
and economic support.<br />
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Health<br />
Nonprofit hospitals, nursing homes, community<br />
health centres, and other providers<br />
are integral <strong>to</strong> the physical and mental<br />
health for each of us, our family, friends and<br />
other individuals in our communities. They<br />
are there for crisis intervention, rehabilitation,<br />
emergencies as well as promoting<br />
public health and wellness education.<br />
Human and Social Services<br />
Human and social service organizations<br />
deliver specialized supports and services <strong>to</strong><br />
meet a broad range of community needs.<br />
Target populations they serve include children,<br />
youth, families, the elderly and the<br />
economically disadvantaged.<br />
International Development<br />
These organizations embrace the global<br />
community and range in mission from those<br />
that encourage mutual respect and international<br />
friendships, social and economic<br />
development, promotion and moni<strong>to</strong>ring of<br />
human rights in addition <strong>to</strong> providing aid<br />
during times of disaster or emergency.<br />
Sports & Recreation<br />
Keeping Canadians physically active is the<br />
main goal of sports and recreation<br />
organizations. Whether it’s on the lawn<br />
bowling court or at the skateboard park,<br />
these organizations ensure that there are<br />
a wide range of opportunities for active<br />
living and building skills, leadership,<br />
teamwork and self-esteem.<br />
LEADING THE WAY TO A FUTURE<br />
WITHOUT BREAST CANCER.<br />
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a recognized leader in funding innovative research, and we’ve been instrumental<br />
in supporting education and awareness programs, early detection, effective treatment and a positive quality of life for those<br />
living with breast cancer. But we couldn’t do it without the help of individual Canadians like you. Thank you for your support.<br />
To learn more and support us in our vision of creating a future without breast cancer, visit www.cbcf.org/action<br />
“When you’ve<br />
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every day<br />
is a gift.”<br />
-Chris Taylor<br />
A gift left in your Will can save lives. If cancer is your cause, support one<br />
of the <strong>to</strong>p 5 cancer research centres in the world. To learn more about<br />
planning your gift, call 416-946-2295 or email legacy@pmhf.ca<br />
See Chris Taylor’s s<strong>to</strong>ry at www.pmhf.ca<br />
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