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Support to the Voluntary Sector
Voluntary Sector
- The Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI) was a joint initiative to strengthen the capacity of the voluntary sector and to enhance the relationship between the Sector and the Government of Canada.
Funding
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The Social Development Partnerships Program provides grants and contributions funding to non-profit organizations concerned with advancing the social development and inclusion needs of persons with disabilities, children and their families, and other vulnerable or excluded populations.
- The federal government has announced the creation of a Task Force on Community Investments to examine federal policies and practices relating to the use of transfer payments and the funding of horizontal initiatives in support of community investments.
Recognition
- The Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award is presented annually to two Canadians, one man and one woman. This award recognizes the voluntary contributions of men and women from communities across Canada whose pioneering spirit, social commitment and persistent endeavours have contributed significantly to the advancement of a cause and the well-being of their fellow citizens.
- National Volunteer Week is a dedicated week in April set aside to honour and recognize Canadians who volunteer.
Research and Statistics
- The National Survey of Non-profit and Voluntary Sector Organizations - This booklet summarizes the key results of the first National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations.
- Analysis Reports - These reports are based on the results of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations.
- Fact Sheets- These fact sheets summarize the key areas of the National Survey of Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations.
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The givingandvolunteering.ca website is designed to provide you with the statistics and resources developed from the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP).
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Program Evaluation
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