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United Way of York Region - http://www.uwyr.on.ca/
Organization that raises funds for a variety of charities located in York Region. Includes a list of challenges facing the community and ways to participate. |
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The York Information Network - http://york.cioc.ca/
A searchable database of community organizations and information for volunteers. |
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York Region Character Community Council - http://www.charactercommunity.com/
Sponsors on-going character programmes including a character business program, family forums and community awareness. |
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Kinark Child and Family Services - http://www.kinark.on.ca/
Therapeutic Foster Care for children and youth in the care of the Children's Aid Society of York and Simcoe counties. Explains what TFC is and how it works, and provides resources for training and support and applications to become TFC parents. |
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Peter Van Loan, Conservative Party - http://www.petervanloan.com/
The Conservative Party candidate for the York-Simcoe riding in the 2004 general election. Outlines issues and links to federal party site and platform. |
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Catholic Community Services of York Region - http://www.ccsyr.org/
Offers community programs and immigrant services to help immigrants and refugees to become established and contributing members of the community. |
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Canadian Association for Riding for the Disabled (CARD) - http://www.card.ca
A charity providing therapeutic horseback riding for people with physical and mental disabilities. Lists news, volunteer opportunities and events. |
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York Region Children's Aid Society - http://www.yorkcas.on.ca/
Works with the community to protect children from abuse and neglect and promote a safe, secure and caring environment. Lists services, news and events, statistics and FAQs. |
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Crime Stoppers of York Region - http://www.crimestoppersyr.ca/
A partnership of the public, the police, and the media for people to anonymously assist the police in solving crime. |
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York - http://www.bbbsy.ca/
Provides positive role models and adult friendship to children in York Region through the Big Brother and Mentoring Programs. Features news, fundraising events and volunteering information. |
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Gay York Region - http://gayyorkregion.com/
Promoting communication within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community of York Region. Includes community news, resources, and discussion forums. |
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Peter Kent - Thornhill - http://www.peterkent.ca/
Conservative party candidate running in the Ontario riding of Thornhill in the next federal election. |
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York Singles Social Club - http://york-singles-social-club.com/
A non-profit social group that organizes activities for its single members, aged 50 and above. Describes events and a sample of activities, and includes contact information. |
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http://www.infopet.ca/ - http://www.infopet.ca/
A lost and found resource for pet owners in York Region, with listings for lost and found pets and also for pets that owners are trying to place, contact information for local animal resources, and a bulletin board for pet-related events. |
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York Singles Club - http://www.yorksingles.com/
A social club for single people in York Region. Site describes events and includes sample monthly activity calendar, links to movies and contact information. |
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Ambassadors Drum and Bugle Corps - http://www3.telus.net/public/zamiel/Ambassadors.html
Archival site for alumni of the Ambassadors Drum and Bugle Corps, formerly based in Aurora and Newmarket. |
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The Olympian Safety Program - http://www.olympiansafetyprogram.com/
Offers a safety program for kids and a safety workshop for adults, teaching simple but effective techniques and strategies for self-protection in difficult situations. |
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Sun Safe York - http://www.sunsafeyork.org/
Created by the York Region Sunsense Coalition about the importance of creating shade in public and private outdoor spaces for environment and health benefits. |
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Project ERASE - http://www.police.york.on.ca/erase/
A campaign sponsored by York Regional Police, the OPP and other forces to eliminate street racing. |
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Country Images Camera Club - http://cimagesnewmarket.tripod.com/
Introduction to the club, invitation to join, program, competitions, pictures by members and small advertisements. |