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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, Eviction Prevention and Tenant Services	Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, Eviction Prevention and Tenant Services	Toronto	Housing Stabilization * providing legal information and resources to help them address discrimination in their home. * negotiating on their behalf with property owners and managers in situations of h ... [More]
Severn Sound Environmental Association	Severn Sound Environmental Association	Tay	A Joint Municipal Services Board under the Municipal Act (Section 202). It was originally founded in 1997 as a partnership between federal, provincial and municipal partners to support the completion ... [More]
Polish Alliance of Canada Branch 43 Barrie - Angus, Barrie	Polish Alliance of Canada Branch 43 Barrie - Angus, Barrie	Springwater	Social group which preserves Polish cultural celebrations and traditions, new members are welcome
Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, Simcoe County Administration Building	Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, Simcoe County Administration Building	Springwater	A not-for-profit organization operated by farmers for farmers. Services include: * scholarship for post secondary * public relations * support farmers through agricultural issues * Education about agr ... [More]
AWARE Simcoe	AWARE Simcoe	Simcoe County	Non-partisan citizens' group working for transparency and accountability in government, and the protection of water, the environment and health
Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition, Mailing Address	Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition, Mailing Address	Simcoe	Collaboration between various Simcoe County and provincial organizations that advocates for the expansion to the Greenbelt to better protect our water, natural heritage and farmland
Township of Severn, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee, Orillia	Township of Severn, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee, Orillia	Severn	The Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee is comprised of two representatives of Council and seven electors. The members of the public are appointed for four years coinciding with the term of Coun ... [More]
Ramara Township, Infrastructure, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12	Ramara Township, Infrastructure, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12	Ramara	Dedicated to meeting legislated standards and guidelines in the maintenance of roads, sidewalks, bridges as well as municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness, Orillia - Mailing Address, Orillia and Area Chapter	Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness, Orillia - Mailing Address, Orillia and Area Chapter	Orillia	The Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness (SCATEH) is a local movement to prevent and end homelessness in Simcoe County through coordinated strategies, advocacy and awareness. As a Simcoe County- ... [More]
CONTACT Community Services, Alliston - 39 Victoria St E, Housing Resource Centre	CONTACT Community Services, Alliston - 39 Victoria St E, Housing Resource Centre	New Tecumseth	Provides free assistance and information to those in the community with housing inquiries in the South Simcoe area. Services include: * Emergency Funds for utility arrears with the Low-income Energy ... [More]
Huronia Transition Homes, La Maison Rosewood Shelter	Huronia Transition Homes, La Maison Rosewood Shelter	Midland	An emergency shelter providing residential and non-residential supports to women and their children fleeing violence and/or experiencing homelessness. The shelter provides services en francais to wome ... [More]
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada - Simcoe County, Mailing Address	National Council of Jewish Women of Canada - Simcoe County, Mailing Address	Innisfil	Volunteer organization * through service, education and social action works to ensure the rights of women, children, and families, the disabled and new Canadians are upheld * raises awareness of traff ... [More]
Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment	Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment	Hamilton	Dedicated to promoting and protecting the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve offers a variety of ways to get to know, learn to love and decide to protect the Niagara Escarpment - Your UNESCO B ... [More]
Barrie Indian Association, Barrie	Barrie Indian Association, Barrie	Barrie	Create an awareness of the Indian culture and religious heritage, by organizing and promoting community cultural events in the city of Barrie. Work to develop a sense of brotherhood, cooperation and c ... [More]
Barrie Latin Resource Centre, Mailing Address	Barrie Latin Resource Centre, Mailing Address	Barrie	Created to assist individuals in the process of adapting and integrating into the Simcoe County community * offers Networking at BLRC , Simcoe Latin Seniors/ Seniors Latinos de Simcoe , Casa de la Cu ... [More]
Barrie Native Friendship Centre, Barrie - 175 Bayfield St, Cultural Resources	Barrie Native Friendship Centre, Barrie - 175 Bayfield St, Cultural Resources	Barrie	Supports awareness of traditional teachings and cultural knowledge within the Friendship Centre * Coordinator works with Elders and traditional knowledge keepers, with a strong focus to ensure the nee ... [More]
Business and Professional Women (BPW) Barrie	Business and Professional Women (BPW) Barrie	Barrie	Works toward the improvement of economic, employment, and social conditions affecting women, girls, and non-binary people through advocacy, education, and leadership opportunities in a welcoming and i ... [More]
CARP, Barrie - Mailing Address, Barrie CARP Chapter	CARP, Barrie - Mailing Address, Barrie CARP Chapter	Barrie	National, non-partisan, nonprofit organization committed to advocating for people as they age, in matters affecting their rights, well being and welfare * members eligible for a range of products, ser ... [More]
Chabad Jewish Centre, Barrie	Chabad Jewish Centre, Barrie	Barrie	Provides the education and means to promote Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice through outreach, education and social services ensuring Jewish continuity Programs and services include: * Adult e ... [More]
Ethnic Mosaic Alliance	Ethnic Mosaic Alliance	Barrie	Created by ethno-cultural leaders in Simcoe County * goal is to enrich Simcoe County communities by embracing, promoting and celebrating cultural diversity * working toward the creation of a Multicult ... [More]
Fierté Simcoe Pride	Fierté Simcoe Pride	Barrie	Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP) is a volunteer group aiming to unite people in Pride across the County * as an organization, FSP continues a long tradition of LGBT organizing in Simcoe while working with ot ... [More]
Filipino-Canadian Association of Barrie and Suburban Areas	Filipino-Canadian Association of Barrie and Suburban Areas	Barrie	Cultural association * offers one on one support and/or in groups through seminars/orientations helping new immigrants learn about and access community services * holds social functions open to the c ... [More]
Journey to Diversity Workplaces, Barrie - Mailing Address	Journey to Diversity Workplaces, Barrie - Mailing Address	Barrie	Project developed to create a workplace where diversity is championed and ethical, moral, and legal differences are respected * member of Volunteer Canada, Charity Village, and a partner with Get Inv ... [More]
Making Change, Mailing Address	Making Change, Mailing Address	Barrie	Community organization led by a Board of Black Community members with an full time Program Director and dedicated local volunteers * Plan and coordinate Making Change activities, inclusion projects a ... [More]
One Church Barrie	One Church Barrie	Barrie	One Church Barrie is a broad based ministerial fellowship in Barrie, Ontario. * encourage and assist local churches to work collaboratively across Barrie in three main areas: Prayer/Worship, Disciple ... [More]
Pilipinong Migrante sa Barrie	Pilipinong Migrante sa Barrie	Barrie	Promotes cross cultural education, and connects Filipino newcomers with needed local sevices * works to improve the lives, not only of the Filipino migrants but of the entire City of Barrie by buildin ... [More]
South Asian Association of Simcoe County	South Asian Association of Simcoe County	Barrie	Promotes cross cultural education, and provides a platform to connect people with local services to enrich the lifestyle of the South Asian people. Organizes: * annual Diwali function in late October ... [More]
Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, Barrie Simcoe, UNF Barrie Simcoe	Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, Barrie Simcoe, UNF Barrie Simcoe	Barrie	As part of a larger organization their mission in Barrie is to provide social, cultural, educational and humanitarian programs in a Ukrainian Canadian context. They encourage everyone to engage with ... [More]
Uplift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, Barrie	Uplift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, Barrie	Barrie	Black and 2SLGBTQI+ led not-for-profit Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion based in Simcoe County, Ontario * works with community partners to UPlift the wellbeing of Black, 2SLGBTI+ people locall ... [More]

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