Autism Ontario – Central East Region supports thousands of autistic individuals and their families across York Region. They provide information, support research, and implement programs for the autism community with a mission of creating a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism.

The Magna Community Fund will help expand their new program, Longo’s Cooking Classes, and enhance their existing social programs for adults.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Peel York’s mission is to enable lifechanging mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people. They offer 15 core programs for over 1,500 children and youth between the ages of 6 and 17 years old, both one-to-one and in school and community groups.

The Magna Community Fund will support mentoring programs in the northern six municipalities of York Region, including one-to-one mentoring, Go Girls, and Game On programs.

Blue Door focuses on addressing the root causes of homelessness, with a mission of enabling housing stability by driving innovative housing, health, and employment solutions that prevent and end homelessness.

Blue Door is committed to addressing local needs, and proceeds from the Magna Community Fund will go towards the redevelopment of Kevin’s Place, a 14-unit townhouse development to support families and individuals as they transition out of homelessness.

Clarico Place of York Region Inc. has a mission to empower individuals with disabilities/exceptionalities to thrive and be the best version of themselves through tailored and inclusive day programs that support each of their participants’ needs.

Clarico Place will use the Magna Community Fund to create their Inclusive Connections program, which will develop an app to foster safe and inclusive interactions for people with disabilities/exceptionalities.

Cornerstone to Recovery serves those experiencing or impacted by addiction and mental health issues using a holistic, client-centered approach to meet individualized needs. They emphasize community and connection as a means of healing to meet their core values of compassion, humility, integrity, and service.

Funding from the Magna Community Fund will help their research-backed Wellness Centre programs, the first of its kind in Canada.

Margaret Bahen Hospice stands as the sole residential hospice dedicated to serving families across York Region. Their mission is to provide comprehensive, round-the-clock palliative care for individuals and their families as they navigate the end-of-life journey.

The Magna Community Fund will help Margaret Bahen Hospice enable their hospices to sustain and enhance the comprehensive care they provide, including the operation of Doane House Hospice.

Shine Through the Rain Foundation aims to help individuals and families affected by life-threatening illness, working hard to improve the lives of those in their time of need. They support adults, children, and families from all walks of life, providing advice, guidance, and financial support.

Shine Through the Rain will use the Magna Community Fund to continue responding to urgent needs in the community, supporting families in times of crisis.

Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers provides free supportive programs and educational services to prenatal and parenting youth mothers. Their mission is to empower young mothers to embrace their strengths and support the future they envision for themselves and their children.

Proceeds from the Magna Community Fund will help finance Rose of Sharon’s free “Living & Learning Together in the Kitchen – Food Insecurity Program” for local marginalized young families living in York Region.

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank is a completely volunteer-run organization that provides vital food assistance to residents facing insecurity. They distribute food while maintaining a welcoming and judgement-free environment.

They will use the Magna Community Fund to support new and existing programs, including the Children’s Snacks Program, a Period Health Initiative to provide clients with feminine hygiene products, and an initiative to stock culturally appropriate food items to support our multicultural community.

Women’s Support Network of York Region (WSN) is a community-based sexual violence support centre in York region. They are dedicated to providing free, non-judgmental, confidential support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.

WSN will use funding to expand counselling services and enhance their psychoeducational circle programs in response to the increased demand for these programs.