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The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre (DSYTC) came into being, as a result of the efforts of a group of dedicated parents and community leaders, spearheaded by restaurateur and philanthropist Dave Smith. This committed group lobbied tirelessly to secure base operational funding support from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as well as raise capital funds from the community in order to purchase a building. With minimal fanfare, enthusiastic staff, and high hopes, the DSYTC first opened its doors in March 1993. The Centre began providing assistance to some 120 youth and parents in year one, and today, with much creativity and commitment assists more than 700 people per year.

Founded in 1983 by volunteers in BC, we're a federation of 7 regional chapters and a national office whose sole purpose is to grant these special wishes! Since 1983, we have granted over 3,929 magical wishes to children across Canada, and are part of the largest wish granting organization in the world, with affiliates in 35 countries. Worldwide, we've granted more than 280,000 wishes to date. Our organization does not receive any government funding, and grants wishes purely through community donations. With an increase in wish requests every year - in 2009, we granted 437 wishes to children in communities across Canada, our staff and volunteers are dedicated to creating a world of magic and bringing smiles to the faces of children who, due to their illness, may be missing out on some of the joys of childhood other kids take for granted.

Hospice care is about options - offering dignity, choice, and compassion combined with teamwork, flexibility, care of the whole person, and communication. Serving the communities of Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and New Westminster since 1988, our programs provide support services to the terminal ill as well as grief support for their family, friends, and loved ones. Crossroads sees death as a continuum and seeks to cater to the needs of patients and their loved ones upon the initial terminal diagnostic, during end of life preparation stages and to assist families and friends in grief after a loss. Care is provided in patients' homes, at the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, on the Queen's Park Care Centre's hospice ward and in hospital and care facilities throughout the community.

MMI's vision is to care annually for 100 million of the world's needy by the year 2050. MMI is committed to meet the need for medical care among the world's poor with lasting solutions through excellence in medicine, patient care, and health education. We do this by mobilizing volunteers on short-term medical projects and establishing and equipping permanent medical centers. We work alongside national doctors and helpers from the countries we go to, joining the efforts of the local church where possible. This healing ministry strengthens village churches and enhances missions outreach in our participants' home churches.

Jesse's Journey, a registered charity dedicated to funding peer-reviewed research toward effective treatment and ultimate cure of genetic neuromuscular diseases, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in particular. Funding derives from the Jesse Davidson Endowment, which will eventually provide at least one million Canadian dollars per year for research.

London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) is a charity accredited by Imagine Canada and the Better Business Bureau, dedicated to strengthening LHSC’s ability to provide the highest-quality health care to patients in London and throughout Southwestern Ontario. Donations to LHSF fund innovative equipment, research, education and enhanced patient care at LHSC, a teaching hospital and leader in medical research offering the broadest range of specialized clinical services in Ontario.

Since 1989, Kids Help Phone has been Canada’s only national phone and online counselling service for youth. It is free, anonymous and confidential. Professional counsellors are available any time of the day or night, 365 days a year, to help young people deal with concerns large or small. As a community-based charity who receives no core government funding, Kids Help Phone relies strictly on individual and corporate donations to fund these vital services. Children and teens contact Kids Help Phone about every issue imaginable – from school, dating and family problems, to depression, abuse and suicide. For many children in rural areas, Kids Help Phone is the only way they can access professional counsellors in an atmosphere of safety and confidentiality. Many of the kids who contact us cannot or will not approach parents or teachers in their community for fear of reprisals and embarrassment.

Sherbourne Health Centre offers innovative and specialized programs for LGBT youth and adults, for newcomers and for homeless and under-housed people. Key programs include the SOY (Supporting Our Youth) program for queer and trans youth (including various groups and drop-ins, as well as mentoring, and employment and housing support), the LGBTQ Parenting Network, and, province-wide, Rainbow Health Ontario. The Rotary Club of Toronto Health Buses and an Infirmary for acute convalescent care offer key support for homeless, unsafely housed and street-involved people within the local community. And individual counselling and group support are offered to newcomers. We are recognized for our respectful and non-judgemental approach, our expert staff and the very real impact we make on the lives of some of Toronto's most marginalized community members. Primary healthcare services are supported by the Ministry of Health, but we rely on voluntary donations to run our vital community progams.

APPLE Schools will inspire and empower school communities to lead, choose, and be healthy by recommending and supporting measurable and sustainable changes.

The Parkdale Food Centre is part of the Ottawa Food Bank’s distribution network. It serves the Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Civic Hospital and Wellington West neighbourhoods. It is a not-for-profit, volunteer- run organization that provides emergency food aid to individuals and families in need. The Centre is funded in part by the City of Ottawa and local churches, with additional donations provided by individuals and local businesses. The Centre is currently experiencing a budget shortfall so is in the midst of a fundraising drive to support its 2014 programs. Our Mission At the Parkdale Food Centre, our mission is to provide healthy food, nutritional education and a warm and welcoming environment to our neighbors in need.

Martha’s Table operates a hot meal program and drop-in center facilitated in a comfortable restaurant atmosphere. We serve those less fortunate in our community seeking food, comfort, understanding and friendship, as well as shelter during the day. We serve an average of 120 meals per day Monday through Friday. We serve the homeless, the unemployed, the underemployed and disadvantaged families in Kingston.

Serving individuals with Acquired Brain Injury, their families, and their communities in the Belleville, Trenton, Picton, Napanee and Bancroft areas. Proud to be a United Way Member Agency.