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Happy World Science Day for Peace and Development! Often represented by colourful vials and majestic satellites, it’s easy to forget how connected science is to our humanity. Today, we recognize how science helps us develop as people by fostering innovation in our community.

Today, we honour and remember those who fought and died to protect our freedoms and rights, those who continue to serve, and those impacted by conflict across the world. Today is a reminder that every day forward, we have a responsibility to remember. Lest we forget.

Volunteering is a great way help others in your community and beyond! You can explore hundreds of GTA-based charities offering volunteer opportunities by using our charity search engine and selecting “Volunteer” under the Opportunities filter. Happy Volunteering!

What is best when it’s spread, comes in all different flavours, and is the sweetest thing you could give another person? Okay, jam. But also...Kindness! Everyone has a different way of showing kindness. Celebrate World Kindness Day by spreading kindness the YOU way.

In the GTA, there are thousands of charities making dreams of education, equality, health, sustainability, and thriving communities a reality. You can find these organizations in our charity search engine and support their future-building work. What future do you want to build?

The Canadian Premature Babies Foundation has been supporting premature babies and their families since 2012. Today at 12pm EST, the CPBF is hosting a free live-streaming event to talk about upcoming research and raise awareness about prematurity. Come join!cpbf-fbpc.org/special-event

World Toilet Day brings awareness to our sanitation crisis, a crisis AMREF Health Africa is working to overcome. Their team is African-led and operates with a community-focused mindset to create sustainable health solutions. Learn more about their work at amrefcanada.org

Happy National Housing Day! For over 35 years, Homes First has been providing shelter to all populations, having arranged for 362 people in supportive housing. Learn more about Homes First: homesfirst.on.ca

Help support Homes First’s front-line staff in continuing to provide services for people in shelters safely. Learn more about the community impact of Homes First on their website: homesfirst.on.ca 🏠😄

We would like to introduce you to White Ribbon Canada! This GTA-based charitable organization is the world’s largest movement of boys and men working to promote equity, transform social norms, and end gender-based violence. Learn more about their initiatives at whiteribbon.ca

On Giving Tuesday, give our community a hand up by supporting locally based charities! You can find over 1000 GTA-based charities to explore in our charity search engine (link in bio). Happy Giving!

Everyone should have access to the physical resources they need to thrive. Luso provides physical and social accessibility to people with disabilities through respite care, technology training, and much more! Learn more about Luso's charitable work at lusoccs.org

Letter-writing is world-changing. In 1920, Harry T. Burn cast the deciding vote to grant women voting rights in the US. Why? Because of a letter his mother wrote to him, advocating for women’s suffrage. Write. You have no idea how much good it brings. Happy Letter Writing Day!

What would you do if you could time travel? Would you go to the past to see or even change history? Or would you glimpse into the future to understand how we need to act now? Even if time travel seems impossible, imagining it can help inform our present choices. Give it a try!

From dogs to Chinese water dragons, The Farley Foundation is committed to ensuring that no financial barrier for veterinary care comes between owners and their beloved pets. Discover how you can support their cause at farleyfoundation.org.

Taking care of mental health is an uphill battle for many, but you don’t have to climb alone. Peaks for Change Foundation is climbing the 7 Summits of the world to empower people with mental health challenges. Check out their incredible events at peaksforchangefoundation.org!

Monkey business is a specialty at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary. They offer a safe and compassionate space for monkeys and other primates, where they can recover from trauma and heal alongside animal companions. Swing by their website to learn more! storybookmonkeys.org/default.htm

Once upon a time, there was a vision for a charity that nurtures creative minds. Story Planet now houses over 90 programs to help children recognize their capabilities and the importance of their voice! Learn more about their transformative work at storyplanet.ca