We are the Villagers
Registered Name: We are the Villagers
Business No: 828742486RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
Working with children from low income working homes that would not ordinarily be able to enter into arts, music, sports
Our Mandate
We are a Canadian Registered Charity whose objectives are to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged children ages 3-16 and provide access to recreation, arts, and cultural programs. Our mandate is to help build healthy, vibrant communities which accommodate, celebrate, and embrace marginalized children so they feel connected to, and can become integral parts of their community. We believe that “it takes a village to raise a child”
Our Mission
WE ARE THE VILLAGERS builds upon our six pillars--to nurture, support, inspire, motivate, validate and bring joy--designed to be our touchstone to ensure that we are mindful of the manner in which we promote well-being. Our intention is to prioritize children's needs, to follow their lead, and assist them towards self-actualization. Our pillars will guide our actions and efforts to make children feel safe to explore, self-direct, thrive, and maximize their potential. It is through support of children that we aim to close the gap created by systemic marginalization so that they can develop confidence, skills, and leadership abilities over time.
Communities We Cover
WATV has expanded to twenty-seven. The communities now include Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay, Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, Waubaushene, Port Severn, Orillia, Coldwater, Oro Medonte, Barrie, West Gwillimbury, Alliston, Angus, MacTier, Adjala, Innisfil, Cookstown, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Palgrave, Warminster, Lefroy, Elmvale and Bradford.
Our Impact
"We are the Villagers has helped my own dreams come true. It feels great to give back and really does take a village to raise kids.” WATV participant and volunteer
"I hope you know you made one child so happy and excited with all his problems he has overcome. It’s so great you are giving him an opportunity that I probably would not have been able to." WATV Parent
“We were fortunate enough to have had your help with providing a laptop for my 11-year-old daughter to do her school work on instead of my cell phone. It made things a lot easier. Not only was my daughter able to do her school work she has shown me how to use some of the programs she has learned at school. It was learning for her and for myself as well.” WATV Parent
The YMCA Peace Medal celebrates members of your community who inspire us to join them in creating a more peaceful world. Founders Julianna Matyas and Geoffrey Crompton were pleased to be recognized by the YMCA for contributing to this effort through WE ARE THE VILLAGERS.
Contact info
486 Hugel Avenue
Midland, Ontario L4R 1V6
1-855-528-5252
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