The Just Singin’ Round Foundation works in partnership with a variety of different charities throughout the year. Charities must complete an application process to be considered, be federally registered, and must apply every year. Selected charities are then partnered into groups and the charities work collaboratively to host separate JSR Showcase events. Bringing charities together from a position of integration will give charities greater latitude to pull from their donor base while forging ongoing relationships. For more information on how to get involved, click here.

2008 Partnerships

NSDRC North Shore Disability Resource Centre http://www.nsdrc.org

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) provides programs and services based on the belief that all people are important to their community. They work to ensure that people with disabilities, along with their families and friends, can participate actively as members of the community. They are committed to working toward a community which is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers.

VASS Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports http://vass.ca

Incorporated in 1996, Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) is a registered non-profit society offering skiing and snowboarding activities to persons with all disabilities across Lower Mainland. To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers nine different programs at the three North Shore ski areas; Cypress, Seymour Mountain Resorts and Grouse Mountain. VASS is operated by 100% volunteers, who are constantly improving its programs and services.

Envirothon BC http://www.rbc.bc.ca/envirothon

Envirothon is an environmental education program that strives to help secondary students go from environmental awareness to active stewardship. The program is administered by Envirothon BC, a registered charitable organization dedicated to helping BC's high school students develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to actively participate as stewards of our natural resources.

JSR Just Singin’ Round Foundation http://www.singaround.com

JSR is a community-based foundation that blends art with social responsibility. JSR builds integrated partnerships with local Vancouver charities to support cooperative programming and raise much needed money to sustain community programs. This is achieved by teaching collaborative partnership skills and by putting these skills to practice through monthly fundraisers that showcase prominent West Coast artisans. JSR integrates music, dance, film, spoken word, art, food, and comradeship to celebrate the spirit of culture while strengthening the fabric of community.

Developmental Disabilities Association http://www.develop.bc.ca

The Developmental Disabilities Association has earned an excellent reputation of delivering services to people with Autism, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. For more than 50 years, the DDA has provided essential services and advocacy to exceptional people and their families throughout the Vancouver and Richmond communities. DDA provides lifelong support that is focused on our clients and their families, and encourages children and adults with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. As a leadership organization, the DDA generates public awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities and reinforces the positive contributions people with developmental disabilities make to our community. We are a non-governmental organization that relies on public support, business partnerships and fundraising to supplement programs and develop new services.

West Coast Assistance Teams PAWS http://www.westcoastteams.com

West Coast Assistance Teams is a registered charity that provides highly trained and loving dogs to disabled people in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. They are a small community-based, human service organization that makes a huge difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Their program is certified by the Province of B.C. and they are governed by the Guide Animal Act Legislation. West Coast Assistance Teams is focused on initiating PAWS (Positive Action With Students) programs in the Lower Mainland school system. This is a specific program designed to teach at-risk teens to train and place assistance dogs with individuals with disabilities.

Canadian Society for Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) http://www.mpssociety.ca

The Canadian Society for Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) and Related Diseases was founded in 1984 to provide information and support to affected individuals and their families. MPS is a rare genetic disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency that leads to an accumulation of mucopolysaccharide, resulting in skeletal and joint abnormalities. There is currently no prevention or cure for MPS and lysosomal storage disorders and many affected children will die before they reach adulthood. The society provides much needed information and support to affected individuals and their families. They are also active in helping to directly fund research into MPS and related diseases.

Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC (LTLC) http://www.ltlc.bc.ca

LTLC offers professional grief counselling and emotional support to anyone who is experiencing stress due to life change or loss. Founded in 1972, LTLC is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional grief counselling to adults and children who have experienced any type of loss. They receive partial funding from United Way and the rest comes from private donations, corporate sponsors, society members and fees. Staff are Registered Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers who are certified grief counsellors and the model used by the agency is Reality Therapy. They provide individual counselling, groups, training, and neurofeedback therapy.