Canadian Food for Children is a registered charity that provides food, clothing, and essential goods to underserved communities in developing countries worldwide.

In 1981, amid a building expansion, Charlie McKenna faced an unexpected inventory drop. Rather than see it as a setback, he chose to turn the moment into an opportunity to give back. He was contacted by local dermatologist Dr. Andrew Simone, founder of Co-Workers of Mother Teresa—a charitable organization in need of warehouse space for room for volunteers to work and collect donated goods.

Charlie offered shared warehouse space, and from that collaboration, both missions began to grow. As Co-Workers of Mother Teresa expanded, food and supplies were donated, purchased, and stored before being shipped overseas to support missions around the globe. With the help of dozens of volunteers, including students from local high schools, committed older adults, and individuals of every age in between, the organization now ships over 250 containers of food and goods each year.

That partnership continues to this day. Known today as Canadian Food for Children, the organization is still led by Dr. Simone (a member of the Order of Canada) and now by his daughter. McKenna Logistics Centres proudly supports the mission by encouraging clients to donate unwanted goods, reducing freight waste while helping deliver critical resources to communities in need.

The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre is a vital community organization located in South Mississauga. It provides healthy groceries, hygiene items, and essential support services to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.

Each week, The Compass supports over 1,800 people—including more than 600 children—through food programs, community outreach, and connection-based services. Their commercial-grade kitchen prepares and serves over 4,500 hot meals every month, creating not just nourishment, but comfort and dignity for those in need.

Armagh House is Peel Region’s only second-stage supportive housing program for women, with or without children, who are rebuilding their lives after experiencing abuse. Unlike first-stage or crisis shelters, which provide emergency short-term care, Armagh offers longer-term housing—up to one year—paired with comprehensive supports that help women transition to safe, independent living.

Through a secure, nurturing environment, residents receive access to counselling, life-skills development, and community resources that empower them to move forward with confidence.

Appleby College is a globally recognized independent day and boarding school located in Oakville, Ontario. Serving students in Grades 7 through 12, Appleby offers a well-rounded education that blends academic excellence with character development, global perspective, and real-world learning.

With a commitment to leadership, innovation, and community service, Appleby prepares students not only for top universities around the world but for meaningful, purpose-driven lives beyond the classroom.

AFS Interculture Canada is part of a global non-profit network dedicated to creating a more just and peaceful world through intercultural exchange. By providing immersive learning experiences and international student exchanges, AFS equips young people with the skills, understanding, and global perspective needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Programs focus on fostering empathy, cultural awareness, and civic engagement, preparing youth to become thoughtful and responsible global citizens.

Girl Guides of Canada empowers girls aged 5 to 17 to challenge themselves, build confidence, and develop essential life skills in a safe and inclusive environment. Through hands-on experiences and volunteer-led programming, girls explore a range of topics, including outdoor adventure, mental wellness, financial literacy, advocacy, and community leadership.

By fostering curiosity, resilience, and connection, Girl Guides helps young women discover their strengths and shape their futures on their own terms.

CreativeHub 1352 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming Mississauga’s historic Small Arms Inspection Building into a vibrant, multidisciplinary creative space. Through arts programming, cultural events, and community-driven initiatives, CreativeHub 1352 fosters collaboration across disciplines and connects people through creativity and shared purpose.

What began as a vision to reimagine an industrial heritage site has become a thriving hub for artists, makers, educators, and residents, offering everything from exhibitions and workshops to farmers' markets and festivals.

St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (SMLS) is an independent day school for girls from preschool to Grade 12, with a 130-year legacy of empowering young women through education. Founded on the belief that a girl’s place is hers to define, SMLS combines academic excellence with leadership development, global citizenship, and real-world learning.

Through its Signature Programming and personalized approach, students graduate not only with top-tier university placements and scholarships but also with the confidence and skills to thrive in life beyond the classroom.

Mississauga Health – Ontario Health Team (MOHT) is a collaborative healthcare network comprising more than 90 diverse health and social service organizations and providers. As one of 58 Ontario Health Teams across the province, MOHT is focused on creating an interconnected, equitable system of care for the people of Mississauga.

By integrating services across hospitals, primary care, community programs, and social support networks, MOHT works to ensure that everyone—regardless of their background—has timely, simplified access to the care they need. Their vision is rooted in connection: improving the health and wellness of the community by bringing together expertise across the entire health care continuum.

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based hospital networks, serving patients through Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital, and Queensway Health Centre.

With a commitment to exceptional, accessible care, THP delivers a full range of acute and specialized services while reimagining how health care is provided in a diverse and growing community. Guided by innovation and collaboration, their vision is to create a connected system of care that improves health both inside the hospital and beyond its walls.