The Markham District Vetertans' Association was founded in 1949. The Markham District Veterans' Association is a non profit veterans group. Our goals and objectives; Markham District Veterans' Association (MDVA) Aims & Objectives: • To perpetuate the friendships, associations and memories of the Veterans of the Armed Forces of Canada, Her Majesty's Armed Forces, Allied Forces and Reserve Forces. • To promote just and righteous recognition of the memories of the members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces who have paid the supreme sacrifice in the execution of their duties and all living ex-members thereof, particular those who are or were resident in the Markham area. • To promote just and righteous treatment and all levels of Government towards all ex-members of the Her Majesty's Armed Forces, Allied Services, Reserve Forces and their next of kin. • To provide members with social and recreational enjoyment. • To support wherever possible, worthy community projects. • To encourage members of the community who support these Aims and Objectives to participate actively in their realization by joining the Association. • All members are expected to give of their time, expertise and physical support to further these objectives.

The Markham Youth Council engages youth from all across Markham by promoting volunteerism and building a community of awareness and togetherness.

The Markham Ribfest is organized by the Markham Rotary Club Foundation.