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Started in 1965, the Little People of Ontario (LPO) is a provincial, charitable organization that provides life-long fellowship, support and information to people of short stature, their families and friends. The LPO hosts social activities and sends its members regular newsletters. It provides up-to-date information about medical issues, community and government support services, and ongoing education about the challenges of living life as a little person.

Rainbow Literacy Society (RLS) is a non-profit organization that provides free family literacy programs. These programs include Books for Babies, Time for Rhymes, Building Blocks Family Literacy Program, Homegrown: Stories for Life, Pillowslip Stories and Building Adolescent Skills in School. RLS also delivers the Write Break Adult Literacy one-on-on volunteer tutor program. RLS was formed in 1993 by a group of Vulcan County volunteers who wanted to develop preventative programs, based on the belief that language, literacy and communication skills are critical factors in the lives of every citizen in our community. Staff and volunteers from RLS developed the Building Blocks Family Literacy Program in 1997. Staff are trained to work in-home with families on literacy skills. This model is now used by various programs in Western Canada. In 2004 Rainbow Literacy Society was recognized by Literacy Alberta and received the Award of Excellence for an organization.

The Pacific Parklands Foundation was established January 2000 as a non profit society with an independent Board of Directors. The Foundation raises funds to improve and expand the Metro Vancouver Regional Park system. We are an umbrella organization that helps find funding for the volunteer Park Partners. The volunteers identify areas that need development for recreation, education and nature conservation. The Foundation helps fund special projects in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, and fosters public awareness of our outstanding park system. The Pacific Parklands Foundation bridges the gap between government funding and the pressing demands on our valuable parks. The Foundation does not solicit support for the basic maintenance and operation of the parks, which is and remains the responsibility of Metro Vancouver. We recognize the need to ensure that future generations understand the value of these unique spaces and learn how to work and play in our parks.

Shawnigan Lake School is a university preparatory, co-ed boarding school for students in grades 8 through 12. Shawnigan was founded in 1916 by C. W. Lonsdale. Students are given an enriched education with emphasis on academics, fine arts, sport and good moral values. Shawnigan's aim is to develop good citizens of excellent character. Shawnigan prides itself on offering significant financial aid to deserving students and is committed to ensuring top candidates have access to a great Shawnigan education regardless of their family finances. Shawnigan Lake School is located on a gorgeous, rural, 300-acre campus 50 minutes north of Victoria. It is home to 450 students from Canada, the USA and around the world. Our website is: www.shawnigan.ca

The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization. Nidus provides • Public legal education on personal planning and related matters such as health care consent, living wills and advance directives • Problem-solving and coaching in support of best practices for attorneys, representatives, and monitors • Training for volunteers and organizations • Policy consultation for third parties Nidus also operates a centralized Registry for personal planning documents in partnership with Juricert Inc. of the Law Society of British Columbia. Nidus is currently the only community-based resource in Canada devoted to personal planning. Its existence sets British Columbia apart as a leader in addressing the critical needs of an aging population and in facilitating Representation Agreements as a legal model for supported decision making which inspired Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (2008).

Established in 1970, the Miriam Foundation supports rehabilitative, vocational, residential services and programs that foster increased socialization and community integration for children and adults living with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders. The Foundation, through the Lou Greenberg association also owns and manages 19 adapted community homes which offer a caring and supportive environment and promote inclusion. The Miriam Foundation also supports educational initiatives of a national scope through its Abe Gold Learning & Research Centre, including conferences and training and a bilingual national web portal (Autism Central). The Miriam Foundation publishes Exceptional Family, a national resource magazine for Parents and caregivers of children with cognitive and physical special needs. The Miriam Foundation also funds the Trampoline Programme, an early intensive therapeutic programme for children with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability.

The Riverwood Conservancy (TRC) is a volunteer and member-based community charity whose volunteers and staff provide nature and environmental education programs and services to children including special needs children, youth, and adults and families. TRC also improves and conserves the natural heritage of Riverwood park though stewardship activities, which includes native tree planting, managing invasive plants and re-establishing animal and plant habitat. TRC designs, plants and beautifies the many Chappell House Gardens. In addition, TRC promotes the further establishment of Riverwood as a public park in Mississauga. This is all accomplished in partnership with the City of Mississauga, local schools, businesses, and service clubs. Our programs contribute to a healthy community, enriching quality of life, and improving the environment. All TRC work occurs at Riverwood, a rare and ecologically diverse 150-acre site in central Mississauga.

Education is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality and lays a foundation for sustained economic growth. At EduDeo, our goal is to take this incredibly effective tool of education one extraordinary step further and combine it with the transforming message of the gospel. Focusing on disadvantaged children with no hope of a quality education, we believe this calling is an extension of God's great commission. For these children and their families, our ministry is an ideal fusion of God's commands to share the Gospel, AND care for those in need. Rather than focusing on aid, Christ-centred education empowers children to break free from the damaging cycle of poverty and encounter the love of God at the same time. This comprehensive approach has a lasting impace of entire communities.

The Nova Scotia Talent Trust is a registered charity that provides scholarships to Nova Scotians who demonstrate exceptional potential and commitment to become established artists in their chosen fields. Applicants of any age may apply but support is given to those who are not yet established in their fields and who are undertaking programs of study which will advance their artistic development and who are pursuing career paths that can lead them to become established artists. The recipients have used these funds to enrich their artistic experience studying at universities, arts training programs, festivals, and in private instruction at recognized institutions. Since 1944, the Nova Scotia Talent Trust has helped many Nova Scotian artists reach their artistic goals. It was observed on the occasion of the Talent Trust's 20th anniversary in the Journal of Education that "the one thing often lacking in gifted artists is neither talent nor dedication - it's money."

Pac FUNS undertakes a number of projects that address it's mission, these include: Eagle Trust: An “in-perpetuity” endowment and trust fund to support long term development of existing and new experiential education centres and provides on-going support for such projects as strategic development plans, environmental leadership & learning programmes and experiential environmental learning curriculum/resources. Environmental Leadership & Learning Initiative: Provides direct support to educators, students and learners attending leading pedagogically based centres and programs of excellence. Environmental Learning Legacy Project: To expand the capacity and impact of program facilities of the North Vancouver Outdoor School (NVOS). NVOS is one of Canada's pre-emminent centres of excellence for environmental leadership and learning utilizing unique facilities to provide immersive and contextually integrated programming in natural, cultural and sustainable systems

FACE(FOUNDATION FOR AFRICAN CHILDREN EDUCATION) DIVISION OF FOCUS ON AFRICA WAS FORMED IN 2006. WE HAVE STARTED OUR WORK IN GHANA. SINCE 2006 WE HAVE BEEN MAKING TRIPS WITH VOLUNTEERS,ONCE A YEAR,TO REMOTE VILLAGES IN GHANA TO SPONSOR SELECTED CHILDREN TO GO TO SCHOOL. FROM 50 SPONSORED KIDS IN 2006 ,WE HAVE GROWN TO 180 SPONSORED KIDS IN 2010 THANKS TO GROWING NUMBER OF SPONSORS JOINING US. SPONSORS RECEIVE PHOTOS OF THEIR SPONSORED CHILD EVERY YEAR.

The Janus Academy was established in Calgary in 1997 to operate as an accredited, independent, non profit school to meet the unique educational needs of school-aged children with autism. The mission of the Janus Academy is to maximize the potential of each child with autism by enabling academic success and facilitating lifelong community integration.