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The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada strives to be the leading national voluntary health organization, setting the standard for education, public awareness and research of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. We aspire to reduce the incidence of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and to promote independence of people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

The Bloom Group is a multi-faceted service provider operating primarily in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, offering aid and assistance to those in need. We provide support for people who face the challenges of poverty, crime, mental illness and addictions, chronic health issues, illiteracy, homelessness and the sex trade. We provide safe housing and supports that help individuals manage on a daily basis and live their lives with dignity.

For over 125 years St. John Ambulance has been teaching first aid in Ontario. Today we train over 155,000 Ontarians annually in first aid and other health care related courses and remains dedicated to saving lives at work, home and play. With over 4,000 volunteers contributing over half a million hours of community service a year, St. John Ambulance is an integral part of the community offering such unique and innovative programs as; medical first response, disaster response, car seat clinics, health and safety related youth programs and therapy dog services. As a charitable, humanitarian organization, proceeds from St. John Ambulance’s first aid training and first aid product sales directly support these vital community services programs. For more information on St. John Ambulance training courses and volunteer opportunities or to contact your local branch, visit www.sja.ca/on

St. John Ambulance, council for Federal District(Ottawa) provides volunteer community service, Youth programs, and Therapy Dog services. SJA receives no government support for their activities and relies on donations to carry out its mission.

St. Jude's Anglican Home was established in May, 1948. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1991 as a multi-level long term care home for 55 elderly residents. Our services include 24 hour nursing care, delicious and nutritious meals planned by a registered dietitian, recreation and music therapy, multi-faith pastoral care, physiotherapy, podiatry, massage therapy, and hairdressing. St. Jude's is widely acknowledged as one of the leaders in complex geriatric care in the region. The Home is supported by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, user fees and donations. Donations are used to enhance resident programs and support equipment purchases and capital development. Donations to our "Companions in Care Fund" are fully tax deductable. Donations over $500 per year are acknowledged on our Board of Special Recognition in the Home.

Since 1968, St. Leonard’s Community Services has operated as an Agency for change. St. Leonard’s Community Services is a registered charity and can issue a donation receipt for income tax purposes. Our mission is to empower children, families and adults to overcome life challenges by helping them make responsible choices that result in positive change. Donations are gratefully accepted to support programs to help youth and families cope with challenges ranging from physical and sexual abuse, mental health and addiction issues to gambling problems and unemployment.

St. Michael's Extended Care Centre Society provides long-term, sub-acute, palliative nursing care and supportive housing for seniors. We offer care for the whole person: mentally, physically, spiritually and culturally. These components are interwoven throughout our facilities and govern the way our care and services are provided. St. Michael's Extended Care Centre Society consists of: * St. Michael's Long Term Care Centre (146 continuing care beds & 7 sub-acute beds) * Millennium Pavilion (a 75-bed seniors' lodge) * Manor Vegreville (a 55-bed supportive housing facility in Vegreville, AB) * Grove Manor (a 71-bed supportive housing complex in Spruce Grove, AB) * An Adult Day Support Program (providing a recreational, socialization and rehabilitative day program to seniors and mentally challenged adults) St. Michael's also operates a public, family health centre and a retail pharmacy located in the Long Term Care Centre.

The AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) is a community-based, non-profit organization providing free, confidential services for people infected with HIV and others affected by HIV/AIDS in the Ottawa-Carleton area. Starting from a small group of gay men and lesbians in 1985, ACO has grown to include a broad cross section of volunteers who come together to fight AIDS and HIV infection, their causes, and negative consequences through advocacy, education and support services.

ABOUT THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY The Arthritis Society has been setting lives in motion for over 65 years. Dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis, The Society is Canada’s principal health charity providing education, programs and support to the over 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis. Since its founding in 1948, The Society has been the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada, investing more than $185 million in projects that have led to breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with arthritis. The Arthritis Society is accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. For more information and to make a donation, visit www.arthritis.ca.

CMCC is a fully accredited academic institution recognized as one of the most rigorous and innovative chiropractic programs in North America. The Toronto based campus features modern teaching and laboratory space, the largest English language chiropractic library in Canada, and a network of community based clinics serving a diverse patient base with more than 74,000 patient visits each year. Founded in 1945, CMCC is a not for profit charitable organization. CMCC receives no direct government funding and relies on tuition, membership and community / alumni donations to fund its operations. Your contribution to CMCC will help us create leaders in spinal health and support research aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, a leading cause of long-term disability. Improved care for these disorders can relieve the strain on health care systems around the world by helping millions of patients regain the ability to lead healthy, active lives.

We are the people who are here, day or night, 24/7, to answer the calls from those who are reaching out for help. Callers may have simple questions. Or they may be in crisis. Either way, with 181 volunteers answering nearly 40,000 calls a year, we provide an integral, important and vital service in the community. At any given time of day or night, people out there require our help. Whether they’re depressed, lonely, overwhelmed or so distraught they’re contemplating suicide, they will find a supportive and caring person at our end of the line. People of all ages, races, genders and social-economic groups call our confidential service. Patient, understanding and giving, Distress Centre volunteers are trained to listen, talk through concerns or provide community resource information. In other words, whatever is needed, our volunteers are there. What else do we do? We provide training for other community groups. Our renowned trainers provide training on diverse topics.

The Ottawa Food Bank supplies 138 emergency food programs, bringing hope to people who need it most. Dozens of organizations such as The Shepherds of Good Hope, The Ottawa Mission and the Salvation Army rely heavily on The Ottawa Food Bank, as do school meal programs, shelters and neighbourhood grocery programs throughout the National Capital Region. The Food Bank depends upon the generosity of donors like you to make this work possible.