Imagine Canada announced the addition of 12 newly accredited charities and nonprofits to its ever-growing national Standards Program. During a time of unprecedented disruption to how community organizations continue to provide services, by achieving this certification these organizations are committed to demonstrating the highest levels of governance, accountability, and transparency.

Organizations that have recently earned the Standards Program’s prestigious “Symbol of Trust” include: BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders, Centre for Suicide Prevention, CNIB Foundation, Edmonton Screen Industries Office, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Hippy Halton Home-Based Program, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Niagara Health Foundation, Search & Rescue Society of BC, United Way of Prince Edward Island (the first organization in the province to receive the accreditation), Vancouver Pride Society, and YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg. These organizations are celebrated alongside the 10 organizations that have reaffirmed their commitment to excellence through the rigorous re-accreditation process. The Standards Program now boasts a remarkable 259 organizations, and this expansion represents an increase in geographic diversity, with accredited organizations now in all 10 of Canada’s provinces.

Charities and nonprofits play a pivotal role in supporting Canadians and their communities, and recognition through Imagine Canada’s national Standards Program is a public demonstration of credibility and operational excellence. For the complete list of accredited organizations, please visit ImagineCanada.ca/standards.