What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday or #GivingTuesday is a movement to create an international day of giving before the holiday season kicks into full gear. This day of giving was started started in 2012 by 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation in response to Black Friday and other mass shopping days.
We wanted to offer you some local charities to consider on this Giving Tuesday
Childcan is a registered Canadian charity based in London, Ontario that provides responsive support services for children, and their families, diagnosed with cancer at Children’s Hospital LHSC located in London. Children’s Hospital LHSC is the regional referral centre for Southwestern Ontario so Childcan supports kids and families from throughout the large geographical area LHSC serves.
September 2014 marked the 40th year of operation for Childcan, the Childhood Cancer Research Association, and a proud history of pioneering and support for children and families living with childhood cancer.
Mission:
Childcan raises awareness and funds for childhood cancer in order to support childhood cancer research and provide responsive and compassionate programs and services to families facing the journey through childhood cancer, from diagnosis through treatment, to recovery or bereavement.
Vision:
Families faced with childhood cancer will receive support services to ease their pain.
Y.O.U ( Youth Opportunities Unlimited)
Since 1982, YOU has helped lead youth in London and Middlesex County toward success. We believe that investing in youth and strong communities go hand in hand. We know that many youth need guidance and support to reach their true potential.
YOU began as a community based initiative and has continually developed and strengthened community partnerships. We work with our business, community and government partners (more than 22) to maximize opportunities for youth and to address their most pressing needs.
We help youth reach their potential through education, skills training, employment supports and referrals they need to lead positive lives. Each year YOU serves over 3,600 youth between 16 and 30 years of age in London and Strathroy. There is a wide range of services including health & dental care, housing, education, workshops, job search and on-the-job skills training.
YOU has been a national leader in social enterprise since opening our first one in 1996. It generates revenue from business to contribute back to the organization and eventually offset the need for funding. Now YOU operates four social enterprise businesses to offer on-the-job skills training to youth. We serve all youth from those at risk to those seeking summer employment. We have numerous supports and services in place and a caring staff to meet their needs successfully.
As a non-profit registered charity, YOU receives funding from all levels of government, national, regional and local businesses as well as foundations.
Our Mission
YOU supports youth to build skills, confidence and independence to reach their potential.
Our Vision
A community where youth are embraced and will thrive.
Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC)
Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) works to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. TVCC aims to assist our clients to be their best! TVCC serves more than 8000 children, youth and their families every year through a wide range of services.
Services are provided in ten counties in Southwestern Ontario. Clients range in age from birth to 19. Services offered support a range of special needs including physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
By using a family-centred approach:
- We focus on the development of physical, social, emotional, communication, behavioural and life skills
- We provide information, education and support to children, youth and their families to foster strong, supportive relationships and environments
- We provide information, education and support to our community to promote inclusive opportunities for participation
At TVCC, our focus is on ability!
Thames Valley Children’s Centre operates out of our main London Centre and 14 Regional Office locations in Southwestern Ontario.
*all charity descriptions taken directly from the charities sites