GIDSS
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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GIDSS is a charity based in Brampton, Canada working on community development, poverty & hunger, peace & conflict +7 more.
GIDSS (Gandhian Initiative for Development of Support Services) is a Canadian international charity based in Brampton, Ontario. It works to support poor, marginalised and vulnerable people in Canada, especially women, seniors, youth, people with disabilities and victims of violence, and also serves people in North America and South Asia. Its work includes a food bank providing cooked meals, crisis counselling, digital literacy training for seniors, an online directory of Canadian nonprofits, a business directory, a job and internship networking platform, and interfaith dialogue and peace building initiatives, including the International Peace Awards. Much of its service delivery is carried out by volunteers, including youth and high school volunteers. The organisation is guided by the philosophy of Gandhi, promoting truth, nonviolence and unity in diversity. Its founder and executive director is Dr Raminder Singh.
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GIDSS Food Bank
Poverty & Hunger · Canada
Provides cooked, healthy meals free of charge to people in need, especially youth, seniors, people with disabilities and victims of violence, in the Peel Region.
Smart Help for Seniors
Elderly care · Canada
Trains seniors in technology and functional literacy, including computers, smartphones and social media, through in-person and virtual sessions delivered by volunteers.
Crisis counselling service
Mental health · Canada
Provides short-term personal and family crisis counselling to Canadians and connects them with local resources and support systems.
Online nonprofit resource directory
Community development · Canada
A free online directory of Canadian nonprofits to help people find resources and services in their area.
Business directory
Community development · Canada
A directory of trusted emergency and general business services in Canada, with user feedback, intended to help people avoid online scams.
International Peace Awards
Peace & Conflict · Canada
Recognises individuals and organisations worldwide who serve the needy and marginalised without personal gain, promoting peace, harmony and community services.
Interfaith Dialogues and peace building initiatives
Religion & Faith · Canada
Annual interfaith dialogues and peace building events, supported by the Government of Canada, which recognise grassroots organisations that helped Canadians during the Covid crisis.
Job and internship networking site
Employment & Skills · Canada
A Canada-wide platform connecting employers and Canadians seeking jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities, with a focus on youth and newcomers.
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