Organizations supporting the Day of Recognition for the Nonprofit Sector thus far-United Way Greater Toronto and Ontario Nonprofit Network are active supporters:
- 211 Ontario
- 360 Kids
- Abrigo Centre
- Accessibility for All
- Addictions and Mental Health Ontario
- AdvantAge Ontario
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Agincourt Community Services
- Anishnawbe Health Toronto
- ANNISA Organization of Canada
- Applegrove Community Complex
- Aptus Treatment Centre
- Alzheimer Society of York Region
- Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington
- Balanced Bookkeeping
- Black Creek Community Health Centre
- Bereaved Families of Ontario
- Beyond the Bake Sale
- Big Brothers and Sisters of Dufferin and Area
- Big Brothers and Sisters of York
- Bridgeway Family Centre
- Blue Door
- Bob Rumball Centre of Excellence for the Deaf
- 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
- Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
- Canada Helps
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Toronto Branch)
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Ontario Branch)
- Canadian Mental Health Association Algoma Branch
- Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk
- Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain East
- Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming
- Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
- Canadian Mental Health Association Fort Frances
- Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce
- Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge
- Canadian Mental Health Association HALTON REGION
- Canadian Mental Health Association HAMILTON
- Canadian Mental Health Association KENORA
- Canadian Mental Health Association LAMBTON KENT
- MUSKOKA-PARRY SOUND
- Canadian Mental Health Association NIAGARA
- Canadian Mental Health Association NORTH BAY AND DISTRICT
- Canadian Mental Health Association OTTAWA
- Canadian Mental Health Association PEEL DUFFERIN
- Canadian Mental Health Association SIMCOE COUNTY
- Canadian Mental Health Association SUDBURY/MANITOULIN
- Canadian Mental Health Association THAMES VALLEY
- Canadian Mental Health Association MHA THUNDER BAY
- Canadian Mental Health Association MHA WATERLOO WELLINGTON
- Canadian Mental Health Association MHA WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY
- Canadian Mental Health Association YORK AND SOUTH SIMCOE
- Canadian Women’s Foundation
- Canso Investment Counsel
- Caribbean African Canadian Social Services
- Causeway Work Centre
- Catholic Cross-Cultural Service
- Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
- Charity Village
- Choices Youth Shelter
- Circle of Care
- CLH Developmental Support Services
- Cogeco
- Community Living Belleville
- Community Foundations of Canada
- Community Living Central York
- Community Living Toronto
- Community Living Dufferin
- Community Living Haldimand
- Community Living Huntsville
- Community Living Huronia
- Community Living Huronia Developmental Support Services
- Community Living Glengarry
- Community Living Lennox and Addington
- Community Living Midland
- Community Living Mississauga
- Community Living Renfrew County South
- Community Living Windsor
- COSTI
- Crest Support Services
- Christian Horizons
- CUFW Ontario Council
- CUFW Orangeville and District
- Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario
- Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow Today
- Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
- Do/Able Consulting
- Dufferin Child and Family Services
- Eastview Neighbourhood Community Services
- Family Transition Place
- First Leadership
- Foremedia
- Findhelp/ 211 Central
- Free Geek Ontario
- Garthson Leadership Centre
- Goodcasting
- Good to be Good Foundation.
- Gluskin Sheff
- Habitat for Humanity
- Imagine Canada
- Impact Bridges Group
- Impakt Corporation
- Indus Community Services
- InspiritFoundation
- Jericho Youth Services
- Jewish Vocational Services
- Kenora Chiefs Advisory
- Kids Help Phone Line
- KW Habilitation
- Laboratory for Artistic Intelligence
- Lambton County Developmental Services
- La Passerelle-I.D. E
- Learning Centre for Georgina
- Liberty Co
- Look Good Feel Better
- Loft Community Services
- March of Dimes
- Mary Centre
- Mississauga Food Bank
- Miller Thomson
- Network for the Advancement of Black Communities
- North York Community House
- Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership School of Public Policy and Administration
- Carleton University
- Orangeville Food Bank
- OCASI
- OASIS
- Ontario Community Support Association
- Ontario Nonprofit Network
- Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills
- Parachute
- Peel Leadership Centre
- Peel Senior Link
- Pegasus Community Project
- Philanthropic Foundations of Canada
- PKD Foundation of Canada
- Prosper Canada.
- Provincial Network on Developmental Disabilities
- Punjabi Community Health Services
- Ralph Thornton Community Centre
- Red Cross
- Reena
- Reena Foundation
- Rise
- Roots Community Services
- Rotary Club of Orangeville
- Safe City Mississauga
- Salvation Army
- Salvation Army Booth Services
- Scadding Court Community Centre
- Services and Housing in the Province
- SiMPACT Strategy Group
- Smith Advisory Services
- Social Planning Toronto
- Solace House Canada
- Starfish Canada
- Stepstones for Youth
- Supernova Sites
- Tamir Organization
- Teen Ranch
- The Dream Never Dies
- The Medalist Group
- The Holland Bloorview Hospital Foundation
- The Neighbourhood Group Community Services
- The Perly and Rideau Veterans Health Care Foundation
- The Shepherds of Good Hope
- Toronto Arts Foundation
- Toronto Foundation
- Theatre Orangeville
- Toronto Centre for Community Learning and Development
- Toronto Neighbourhood Centres
- Toronto Developmental Services Alliance
- Toronto Nonprofit Network
- United Jewish Federation of Greater Toronto
- United Way Centraide
- 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 Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington
- 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
- West Neighbourhood House
- West Scarborough Neighbourhood House
- Windmill Microlending
- Woodgreen Community Centre
- Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke
- Women’s Health in Women’s Hands
- YMCA Greater Toronto
- YWCA Greater Toronto
- Youthlink
Support requested from other Provincial and GTA organizations. In addition, 140 individuals are supporting this initiative.
A few Quotes from Organizations/Individuals supporting this initiative:
- “This bill is a celebration of our invisible champions – the #nonprofit and charitable organization professionals in our communities. It aims to recognize and appreciate the dedicated service of workers in Ontario’s non-profit sector.” Hon. Daisy Wai, MPP Championing the Private Member’s Bill in the Ontario Legislature.
- “United Way Centraide Canada is pleased to support this effort to establish a Day of Recognition for the Invisible Champions of the Non-profit Sector in Ontario. Every day, frontline workers and professionals are delivering essential community services to ensure that all Ontarians receive the support they need when they need it. United Way Centraide Canada is pleased to work alongside the Bhayana Family Foundation, local United Ways and other partners to support this important recognition.” Dan Clement, CEO United Way Centraide.
- MOTION: 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.
- 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. Pamela Fuselli CEO, 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 am pleased to let you know that the OCASI Board enthusiastically supported the call for a day of recognition for non-profit staff. Debbie Douglas, Executive Director.
- 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. Board Chair Evergreen.
- 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. Dr. Susan Phillips, Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration
- I happily support the work you are facilitating with the Ontario Day of Recognition. Andrew Chunilal, CEO Community Foundations of Canada
- Thank you for your never-ending support of the workers in the NFP sector! Heather Mason Wood, Chief Strategy and Operating Officer, Canso Investment Counsel.
- 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, CEO Prosper Canada
- Happy to add our voice to this, thank you for your leadership on this! Michael Braithwaite, CEO Blue Door
- Thank you for the great work you are doing through the foundation to encourage the staff and volunteers of the charitable sector. John Pelowe, CEO 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, Professor Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
- “What an incredibly timely and needed call to action for this sector. At no time in my memory do I recall the absolute need for recognition and validation of the tremendous work being done by non-profits. What the pandemic has illuminated in certain communities only demonstrates the need to strengthen this sector; something that can be done if it is highlighted through this type of national recognition. As mentioned in your materials, this will not only showcase the benefits of these organizations in addressing some of the most devastating social ills but will direct the necessary investments needed to recruit and retain staff with the requisite skills sets and values. The overall value to our entire country and society is priceless.” Cheryl Prescod, Executive Director, Black Creek Community Health Centre
- “Thank you! Your belief in Nonprofit folks is so precious and inspiring for us!” Cathy Brothers, CEO Capacity Canada
- “Thanks to the Bhayana Awards for putting a well-deserved spotlight on social service professionals, the “invisible champions” in our communities!” Mary Barroll, CEO Charity Village
- “Where would our communities be without the many unsung heroes in the non-profit sector? Sports, recreation, arts, environment, social services, health care, affordable housing, education, historic preservation, faith expression, human rights … the list is endless the multiple dimensions of our daily life that are made richer as a result of the hearts, minds and talents of the countless non-profit organizations and the people who fuel them. What a wonderful idea of taking a week each year to recognize and celebrate their critical contribution! This petition has my full support! “Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity GTA.