Big Brothers Big Sisters of York
Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto has been well known and respected for the important services they provide to children and youth in the community.
Sick Kids
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada’s most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children’s health in the country. As innovators in child health, SickKids improves the health of children by integrating care, research and teaching. With staff that includes professionals from all disciplines of health care and research, SickKids provides the best in complex and specialized care by creating scientific and clinical advancements, sharing knowledge and expertise and championing the development of an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world. The Red Cross responds to disasters large and small locally and around the world. In the Lower Mainland, the Red Cross delivers education and training on the prevention of abuse and violence, on global issues and life-saving skills; provides medical equipment for individuals facing injury or illness; and provides emotional support to families of children who are critically ill.
Mackenzie Health Foundation
Mackenzie Health is a dynamic regional healthcare provider serving a population of more than a half million people across York Region and beyond. Nationally recognized for its commitment to safety and quality patient care, Mackenzie Health is a healthcare leader with a wide variety of academic partners. Mackenzie Health includes Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, as well as a comprehensive network of community-based services in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and the surrounding communities.Their vision is to create a world-class health experience. This means delivering quality, compassionate and timely patient-centered care. It means that everything they do is focused on their patients and community.
York Regional Police
York Regional Police is proud to serve the 1.13 million residents of one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most-diverse communities. The hard work and dedication of 1668 sworn and 652 civilians has resulted in their reputation as a national leader in law enforcement and crime prevention programs. Their members are guided by their mission and their values to realize York Regional Police’s vision of making a difference in the community.
