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This is the place to come to find out about the organizations that are making positive moves in your community. There are youth-oriented organizations empowering young people in social and political activities. There are aslo professional development groups that encourage people to network for the advancment of their careers. Plus, there are many groups working to help children succeed in life through dance and sports. Whatever your thing is, these people are here to help you as you make your moves in life!

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BASKETBALL ONTARIO
Basketball Ontario is the sport governing body for amateur basketball in Ontario. As a non-profit organization, Basketball Ontario’s mission is to exercise a leadership role in the promotion and development of amateur basketball in Ontario through programs and services for all levels of athletes, participants, leaders and volunteers. Contact cmorgan@basketball.on.ca.

BLACK BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (BBPA)
The mission of Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is "to advance the Black community by facilitating the delivery of programs that support business, professional and economic development." Started by Denham Jolly in 1982, the BBPA sponsors the Annual Harry Jerome Awards, recognizing and celebrating black excellence. For info visit www.bbpa.org.

BLACK ACTION DEFENSE COMMITTEE INC.
The Black Action Defense Committee will be hosting its 20^th anniversary on the 6^th of September 2008, at the Jamaican-Canadian Association, 995 Arrow Road in Toronto.

We will have the Honorable Professor Rex Nettleford - Artist, Rhodes Scholar, Political Analyst, and Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies as our guest speaker. The theme of his address will be: THE STATE OF THE AFRICAN WORLD and The future of our children. The event begins with cocktail starting at 6:30 p.m. - dinner at 7:30 p.m. – dance at 10:00 p.m. Cost of the event is $75.00 For reservation and tickets please call: (416) 656-2232, (416) 538-0889, (647) 833-9079, (416) 755- 0209.

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CAMP JUMOKE
This camp is dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have Sickle Cell Anemia. Contact 416-410-2995 or info@jumoke.org

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FIRST FRIDAYS
First Fridays is an exciting 'Afterwork Networking and Socializing Affair' on the first Friday of every month. A variety of community based businesses, organizations, professionals and artists are promoted in the early part of the evening, followed by the after-party. For more information, contact 416-441-0792, info@firstfridays.ca. or visit First Fridays.

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HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION GALA
Helping Hands makes donations to 5 schools and hospitals in Jamaica and will donate up to $100,000 by the end of 2009. The 3^rd Annual Jamaican Charity Ball is a fundraising dinner at the exclusive Donalda club for 300 guests under the distinguished patronage of Consul General of Jamaica Anne- Marie Bonner. For more information and sales please contact: Denise Farquharson at (416) 598-2064

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JAMAICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION
An association providing youth and family services, crisis intervention, services to new immigrants, and other social services. Call 416-746-5772.

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PHEMPHAT PRODUCTIONS
Toronto-based organization supporting the women's urban music movement. Contact Ebonnie Rowe at phemphat@hotmail.com.

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TROPICANA COMMUNITY SERVCES ORGANIZATION
Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based, multi-service organization, provides youth, newcomers and people of Black and Caribbean heritage with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, child care, educational and employment services. For details on services and additional Tropicana information, please visit www.tropicanacommunity.org

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WOMEN IN NETWORKING (WIN)
WIN's mission is to improve and highlight the professional careers of women in the entertainment and related industries through regular networking events. Women In Networking addresses the needs of many women who find it difficult to find mentors and inspiration in their daily working lives. WIN brings together industry leaders in all facets of the entertainment business with young women eager to learn and absorb the benefits of networking among their peers and mentors. For info, contact Marina Phillips at 416-335-3004, marina@womeninnetworking.org or visit Women In Networking.

WOMEN MOVING FORWARD
The Women Moving Forward (WMF) project is a five-year collaborative initiative to promote an integrated and comprehensive program for young mothers between the ages of 20-29 to make the transition from welfare to economic self-sufficiency through support and social assistance. For more information contact Tanya Morris at (416) 663-2733 Ext. 238 or email: tanyam@janefinchcentre.org.

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YOUTH ASSISTING YOUTH (YAY)
Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) is a non-profit charitable organization which is focused on building "special friendships" between "at risk" children aged 6 to 15 and youth volunteers aged 16 to 29. YAY's Youth Volunteers act as positive peer role models in the lives of young people by offering guidance, advice and support. For a child who is experiencing behavioral, social, emotional and / or cultural difficulties, having a friend to rely on and confide in makes all the difference in the world, toward breaking the cycle of violence. For more information, visit YAY.

YMCA EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
The YMCA is a charity that acts as a strong support system for people of all ages. Their youth employment and community services programs are geared to helping youth between the ages of 16 and 29. Youth can work one-on-one with their employment counselors to address their specific needs. The YMCA helps young people find jobs, access apprenticeship programs, write resumes and cover letters. The YMCA works with over 5,000 employers across the GTA. The Y offers free workshops on all sorts of topics all geared to helping young people get connected to a rewarding job or career direction. There are seven locations across the GTA and all centres have a free computer and employment resource centre where youth can access the internet, use computers and fax machines. For more information call 1-888-964-JOBS or visit Need A Job.

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