Organizations supporting the Day of Recognition for the Nonprofit Sector thus far include:
- United Way Greater Toronto
- Ontario Nonprofit Network
- 211 Ontario
- AdvantAge Ontario
- AFP Association for Fund Raising Professionals
- ANNISA Organization of Canada
- Alzheimer Society of York Region
- Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington
- Balanced Bookkeeping
- Big Brothers and Sisters of Dufferin and Area
- Bridgeway Family Centre
- Blue Door
- Branching Out Support Services
- Caledon Child and Family Centre
- Caledon Community Services
- Caledon Dufferin Victim Services
- Caledon Meals on Wheels
- Capacity Canada
- Canadian Centre for Christian Charities
- Canada Helps
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Toronto Branch)
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Ontario Branch)
- Canadian Women’s Foundation
- Canso Investment Counsel
- Causeway Work Centre
- Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
- Charity Village
- Choices Youth Shelter
- Community Foundations of Canada
- Community Living Toronto
- Community Living Dufferin
- CUFW Ontario Council
- CUFW Orangeville and District
- Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario
- Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow Today
- Dufferin Child and Family Services
- Family Transition Place
- Findhelp/ 211 Central
- Garthson Leadership Centre
- Goodcasting
- Gluskin Sheff
- Imagine Canada
- Impakt Corporation
- InspiritFoundation
- Kenora Chiefs Advisory
- Laboratory for Artistic Intelligence
- Liberty Co
- Look Good Feel Better
- March of Dimes
- Miller Thomson
- Network for the Advancement of Black Communities
- Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership School of Public Policy and Administration Carleton University
- Orangeville Food Bank
- OCASI
- OASIS
- Ontario Community Support Association
- Ontario Nonprofit Network
- Parachute
- Peel Leadership Centre
- Peel Senior Link
- Philanthropic Foundations of Canada
- Prosper Canada
- Provincial Network on Developmental Disabilities
- Ralph Thornton Community Centre
- Reena
- Reena Foundation
- Roots Community Services
- Rotary Club of Orangeville
- Rise Asset Development
- Services and Housing in the Province
- SiMPACT Strategy Group
- Smith Advisory Services
- Supernova Sites
- Teen Ranch
- The Dream Never Dies
- The Medalist Group
- The Holland Bloorview Hospital Foundation
- The Perly and Rideau Veterans Health Care Foundation
- The Shepherds of Good Hope
- Theatre Orangeville
- Toronto Neighbourhood Centres
- Toronto Developmental Services Alliance
- Toronto Nonprofit Network
- United Jewish Federation of Greater Toronto
- United Way of Durham
- United Way Eastern Ontario
- United Way of Elgin Middlesex
- United Way of Greater Toronto
- United Way of Grey Bruce County
- United Way of Guelph Wellington and Dufferin
- United Way of Halton and Hamilton
- United Way of Kawartha Lakes
- United Way of Leeds Grenville
- United Way of Hastings Prince Edward
- United Way of Huron Perth
- United Way of Oxford
- United Way of Northumberland
- United Way of Simcoe Muskoka
- United Way of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry
- United Way of Thunder Bay
- United Way Waterloo Region Communities
- Upper Canada Equity Fund
- Upsocial Canada
- Variety-The Children’s Charity
- Vita Centre
- Venture for Canada
- Volunteer MBC
- WeGrowFood
- YMCA Greater Toronto
- YWCA Greater Toronto
Support requested from other Provincial and GTA organizations.
Quotes from Organizations/Individuals supporting this initiative:
- The United Way of Bruce Grey supports the creation of an Ontario Day of Recognition for staff of the Nonprofit Sector. This day will shine a light on the critical role of the Nonprofit professionals and highlight the remarkable contributions of the nonprofit sector which were designated as essential services. —MOTION
- On behalf of the Parachute, I am writing in support of this important initiative to recognize and celebrate a sector of Ontario’s economy that rarely gets the spotlight – the Nonprofit Sector. Its presence in every community in Ontario, is well known by the millions of Ontarians who access human services or are educated, entertained, or recreate through the arts, sports, or environmentally focused organizations. To say that the sector transforms lives is an understatement. —Parachute
- I absolutely love this initiative! Thank you and the Bhayana Family Foundation for shining a light on the fabulous contributions accomplished by the good people within our sector.
- I’m pleased to let you know that the OCASI Board enthusiastically supported the call for a day of recognition for non-profit staff. —OCASI Board
- What an incredible opportunity you have provided for us to recognize the “Champions” in our sector. Their dedication and commitment to provide service and supports is the backbone of all our organizations.
- You have my unqualified and enthusiastic endorsement for this initiative. As you know, I have long been a passionate supporter of the non-profit sector and I believe that official recognition for those who work in this field is long overdue. —Helen Burstyn
- This is an important initiative, and our program would be happy to sign on to support it. Thanks for leading this work, and the foundation’s recognition of nonprofit workers. —Susan Phillips
- I happily support the work you are facilitating with the Ontario Day of Recognition. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to facilitate. —Andrew Chunilal
- Thank you for your never-ending support of the workers in the NFP sector! —Heather Mason Wood
- An official Day of Recognition for the frontline nonprofit workers who help to health the sick, reduce and prevent poverty, nurture arts and culture, protect our environment, support our spiritual growth and create opportunities for sport, recreation and play for people of all ages. —Liz Mulholland
- Happy to add our voice to this, thank you for your leadership on this! —Michael Braithwaite
- Thank you for the great work you are doing through the foundation to encourage the staff and volunteers of the charitable sector. —Canadian Centre for Christian Charities
- ..aiming to build multi-partisan support across the country for a
day of recognition for civil society groups, workers and volunteers who contribute so much to our communities. It’s a cool, ecumenical proposal that is gaining momentum in other provinces. —Sean Speer - Help shine a light on the critical role of the Nonprofit professionals by supporting the creation of an Ontario Day of Recognition for the staff of the Nonprofit Sector. —Cultural Pluralism in the Arts.