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Bolstered by our fierce community of donors and volunteers, St. Michael’s Foundation mobilizes people, businesses and foundations to support St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare in taking on some of the world’s toughest health challenges. And at the heart of it all is a bold and enduring commitment to health equity.

Sakura House is a residential hospice house for Oxford County residents run by VON Oxford. VON OXFORD is a non-profit, charitable, health care organization offering services to help people remain as independent as possible. VON has been providing quality health care and support services in Oxford County since 1914.

ICRF was founded in 1975 by a group of American and Canadian medical researchers, oncologists, and lay people who were committed to the growth and development of Israel and to combating the worldwide scourge of cancer. These visionaries were determined to harness Israel's educational and scientific resources in the fight against cancer, while stemming the "brain drain" of Israel's best and brightest scientists. Their solution: providing funds for postdoctoral fellowships for young Israeli M.D's and Ph.D.'s. Their solution worked. In addition to ICRF's many achievements and medical breakthroughs by ICRF-supported scientists, the organization now has operating chapters in six cities in three countries - the United States, Canada and Israel -- with its international headquarters in New York City, plus active Boards of Directors for each chapter, an International Board of Trustees, and International Scientific Council, a Scientific Review Panel and a Scientific Advisory Board.

The Calgary Food Bank is a food distribution hub. We provide quality emergency food directly to Calgarians to meet their individual needs (prenatal, homeless, households with children, etc). We also collect food donations for distribution to other charities (including the Mustard Seed, the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary, the Salvation Army and women’s shelters).

Founded by Sam Sullivan in 1988, the Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia (DSA) strives to increase the level of independence, motivation and quality of life for people with significant physical disabilities through the sport of sailing. DSA's operations are based out of the Jericho Sailing Centre on English Bay in Vancouver and operate annually from June through August. Our core program is designed to accommodate a range of disabilities and sailing skill levels. With the Sip 'n' Puff autohelm control system and the specially designed Martin 16 sailboat at the centre of our activities, even high quadriplegics -- those with little or no movement below the neck -- can sail independently and in complete safety. DSA is run by a highly trained and competent team of staff members and volunteers. We provide opportunities for recreational and competitive sailing as well as instruction for first-time, or novice, sailors.

Planned Parenthood is a non-profit, pro-choice sexual health centre serving all parts of the province. Our Goals are to: * To provide knowledge, resources and skills needed to make informed sexual health choices * To promote positive sexual health attitudes and practices. * To encourage a pro-active approach to sexual health education and practices. * To provide sexual health services and education in cooperation with community partners. We work cooperatively with community-based and government organizations to achieve the goals of positive attitudes toward sexuality, responsible sexual practices and preventive health care.

Planned Parenthood Regina offers the services of physicians, a nurse practitioner and registered nurses at our sexual health clinic. The clinic is open 50 hours a week serving young people. Our education program offers prevention, harm reduction, peer support and girls programming. These activities range from girls summer camps to safe spaces at festivals to presentations in high-schools. Attending community events and working with specific client groups are a few of our activities. Our objective is to support youth through building knowledge and coping skills, helping them where they are at in an effort to reduce unplanned pregnancy and reduce STI and other infections.

The DLC believes that if we foster those positive human qualities that the Dalai Lama inspires in us - like compassion and mindfulness - through holistic learning and life practices, our children will flourish into communities of people who are socially and emotionally equipped to lead fulfilling, peaceful lives. The DLC's role is to: Educate the public, Convene thought leaders and experts, Advise policy makers and other circles of influence, and Apply research that will advance both the knowledge and practice of heart-mind well-being.

St. Paul's Hospital is recognized provincially, nationally and internationally for a number of specialty programs and services. Some are not available anywhere else in BC. As a 500-bed academic health centre affiliated with the University of B.C., the hospital serves patients from across the province, as well as the residents, businesses and visitors in Vancouver’s heavily populated downtown core. St. Paul’s also has a longstanding history of providing care to disadvantaged populations on the city’s Downtown Eastside. St. Paul's also plays a critical role in the education of physicians, nurses and other health professionals and is a major health research facility. St. Paul’s is part of Providence Health Care, Canada’s largest Catholic health care organization.

Each year, our professional counsellors provide over 10,000 hours of direct counselling during home visits for our more than 1000 clients and their caregivers and families across the Niagara region. We offer assessments, individual & family counselling ,coping strategies, behavioural interventions, and information regarding appropriate resources. Referrals can be made by family members, health care professionals, anyone concerned about a member of the community. The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region continues to grow to meet the increasing need for service. This growth would be impossible without the generous donations from individuals, corporations, members, and fundraising events along with partial Ministry funding. In order to maintain this high standard of service, we look to you for your generous support.