Autism Ontario (legally incorporated as Autism Society Ontario) is a charitable organization with a history of over 49 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact autistic individuals and their families, Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. There are seven regions across the province of Ontario.

<strong>The work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful supports, information, and connections so they are equitably and seamlessly supported across their life course.</strong>

Autism Ontario is guided by the board of directors, composed of parents, people on the spectrum, and respected professionals, who provide governance, expertise, and guidance to the organization on a volunteer basis.

<span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Autism Ontario aims to support and advocate alongside all autistic individuals across the province, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.</span>

<span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Now more than ever, we must be active and deliberate in listening to and including all autistic voices across the province. We will continue to expand our reach to neglected segments of our community. We will work to provide spaces of support and advocacy for our Black and Indigenous communities. And we will work together to dismantle the systems of oppression that prevent many autistic individuals from realizing their potential and living meaningful lives.</span>

As we do our work, we will also reflect on the systems of oppression that prevent many autistic individuals from realizing their potential and living meaningful lives.

We are dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families by supporting and working with community partners; enhancing resources and services; increasing understanding, acceptance and inclusion of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Brock Medical Malpractice Law’s mission and vision is the delivery of skilled and compassionate legal services, aimed at securing compensation for families impacted by medical malpractice. Our practice focuses on the negligence of physicians, nurses, midwives, and hospitals.

Founded in 1918, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.

COPE Service Dogs is unleashing potential in youth, seniors and people living with disabilities. We train and provide placement of skilled service dogs for people living with mobility issues and for certified facility dogs who provide support in a variety of life changing facilities.

CWC is in phase 2 becoming an accredited member agency of Independent Living Canada. An organization run by peole with disabilities for people with disabilities.

Our current programs and services include:
1. FREE Income Tax Program all year round, a partnership with Canada Revenue Agency. We provide tax services going back 10 years to current.
2. The StopGap Barrie Community Ramp Project, providing deployable ramps to businesses and organizations who are not accessible to people in wheelchairs, walkers, strollers or delivery people.

3. Our Guided Water-Colour Art Classes will be resuming shortly.

4. Our Peer to Peer Support group will be resuming shortly.

5. Our Host Organization - Creating Connection,  offers an array of Community Programs and Services.

In the heart of Hamilton, live the poor and the marginalized. Many struggling with addiction and illness. Often homeless and helpless, with so many doors closed to them.  There is one Door that is open, that welcomes them and feeds them hope. That is the De Mazenod Door, an Outreach program that provides food for the hungry and drink for the thirsty, 365 days a year.

Through loving compassion and faith in action, De Mazenod Door Outreach serves to improve and empower the lives of the poor and marginalized in Hamilton.

By providing food, housing, education, social supports and life skills development, we foster dignity, personal growth and hope for a better future.

We work to provide a safe, inclusive environment for our guests, staff, volunteers, community partners and supporters, instilling a sense of community and belonging, where all are welcome and valued, and no one is turned away.









Embracing Our Community



Guests coming to the De Mazenod Door are treated with dignity and respect.  It is our goal that every single visitor to our door walks away with a true sense of community and a hot meal.









Living Our Faith



Our ministry is solely supported through the generosity of people who want to make a difference in the lives of the poor and marginalized in our city. Donations are welcome!

The Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents the commercial properties and their non-residential tenants within Downtown Barrie. Working in partnership with the City of Barrie, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) focuses its efforts into maintaining a strong and vibrant community within Downtown Barrie for property owners, business owners, residents, visitors and tourists alike.

Journey to Diversity Workplaces: Respecting Differences Ethically, Morally, and Legally

Journey to Diversity Workplaces is a unique project with the aim of changing the workplace for the better forever.

We believe that everyone deserves respect and fair treatment when it comes to work and payment, no matter who they are or what they look like.

This is why we started this experiment so we can make sure that everyone is respected, diversity is celebrated and our differences are considered our strengths not our weaknesses!

At J2DW there are no bosses and employees – we are all equals.

We are a member of OnGood, Charity Village, CIRA, and the Ontario Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. We also partner with VolunteerMatch.

Working with local businesses to provide 100% free services to families and individuals in Simcoe County❣️

Since 1964, the Kidney Foundation of Canada has been guided by three fundamental principles: innovation, leadership, and collaboration.
<h2>Our Vision</h2>
Excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life for those affected by kidney disease, and a cure.
<h2>Our Mission</h2>
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the leading charity committed to eliminating the burden of kidney disease through:
<ul>
<li>Funding and stimulating innovative research for better prevention, treatments and a cure;</li>
<li>Providing education and support to prevent kidney disease in those at risk and empower those with kidney disease to optimize their health status;</li>
<li>Advocating for improved access to high quality health care;</li>
<li>Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.</li>
</ul>

Make-A-Wish Canada is an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish international. We create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and we are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, operating in 50 countries. Here in Canada, we serve children in every community from coast to coast to coast.

Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 37,000 wishes across the country, over 1,000 last year alone.