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We are a non-profit agency that provides support to Seniors (age 60 and older) and to Adults with temporary or permanent disabilities (age 18 and older) to assist them to live safely and independently in their own homes and community of Glanbrook and Hamilton while placing great value on respect and excellence.

Mission Corail-Haïti works in the city of Corail, in Haiti, for more than 30 years. We take care of an elementary school with 600 children, a dispensary that help 40 to 60 patients a day and a housing cooperative of 150 families among the poorest in the city. We also have a host structure for our missionaries. With our activities, we provide employment for almost 40 Haitians.

Families of SMA Canada is a national registered charity dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and support families affected by the disease.

Coast Mental Health knows that recovery from mental illness is more than taking pills. Through individualized support and client involvement in goal-setting and care, Coast has successfully helped thousands of people in their recovery. Last year Coast staff and peer support workers reached out to over 3000 clients. We provided supported housing to over 900 people, helped hundreds of people find work and volunteer opportunities, served over 1000 meals each day, and provide such basic human comforts as laundry and shower facilities, and social and recreational activities. All designed to facilitate recovery for those in need. Coast clients form a thriving community of people working each day to overcome illness, adversity and stigma. We have seen many individuals move from unemployment, homelessness, being hungry and alone, to finding jobs, homes, food and a community of people who care. Coast welcomes anyone with a mental illness to participate in our services and programs.

The Olive Branch of Hope (TOBOH) is a grassroots, volunteer driven Canadian organization (Registration #R861916013 RR001) established in 2001 to provide support and education to breast cancer survivors of various ethnic backgrounds. The members of TOBOH Board are volunteers with a desire to ensure that all women and men diagnosed with breast cancer, have the support needed to help them through their difficult times. This working board consists of six women and one man, some of whom are breast cancer survivors. They represent many diverse cultures and professions and bring many diverse skills to our organization. Each of them recognizes that breast cancer has a profound impact on the lives of women and men diagnosed with the disease, as well as on their families, friends and colleagues.

Since opening in May 2002, Carpenter Hospice has served more than 1,800 residents who have ranged in age from 21 to 103 years. We support people from our community with all types of terminal illness such as cancer and ALS. Our services also extend beyond residential care to our Wellness Program and Bereavement Support Program. The opportunity to come and live at Carpenter Hospice is not based on financial ability and there is no user fee. The hospice is dependent on the generosity of the community and fundraising for the majority of its operation revenue. Carpenter Hospice raises $1.3 million each year; which provides us with the capacity to offer all of our services and programs at no cost to the end users. Every dollar makes a difference in allowing the hospice to provide the highest quality of care for our residents and program participants. For more information about making a donation to Carpenter Hospice, please visit us online: www.thecarpenterhospice.com/donation.php

Our trained volunteers provide palliative care services to residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Egmont. Hospice volunteers are trained to provide support to individuals and families dealing with life threatening illness. For persons going through the grieving process we provide bereavement support as well. Our services can be provided in the home, hospital or other venue as required. Our funding comes from individuals in the community through programs like 'Lights of Life' in December, and several fundraising events held annually. Your personal contributions have an immediate and lasting effect, so please donate today - if you would like a receipt for tax purposes $25 is the minimum one time donation; $10/monthly.

Our goal is to always provide comfort with dignity and to enhance each individual's quality of life. Residential hospice care is focused on comfort and living life to the fullest. Bereavement services are also available to families and loved ones of ARCH residents.

The Shining Through Centre is located in a historic home in Woodbridge and is regarded as one of the premier sites in Ontario for support for children with Autism.

Our organization focuses on the needs of people living with ALS in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent counties. We help provide information and equipment to meet the many challenges that ALS can present, and we support the research of Dr. Michael Strong and provide Studentship funding every year.

Young Adult Cancer Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to providing support to young adults (18-35) dealing with a cancer challenge as a patient or survivor. According to statistics, 7,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year in Canada; that's 19 per day! YACC provides five support initiatives for young adults with cancer: Retreat Yourself, cancer retreats for young adult patients and survivors, Survivor Conferences, the RealTime Cancer Online Community, We Get It - a survivor support resource video and the Touch Yourself, Trust Yourself public education program. All donations to Young Adult Cancer Canada support the organization's programs for young adults with cancer.

Our programs provide children and adolescents who live with diabetes each and every day with the survival tools they need to achieve success in all areas of their lives and to maintain good health in the years to come. With our help, these children can grow to adulthood with greater awareness of the importance of proper management of their diabetes, greater confidence and self-esteem and the ability to live as healthy and productive adults. Empowering Youth in Transition to Persevere and Thrive Diabetes Hope Foundation provides financial assistance, encouragement and support at crucial points of transition in the lives of these children. Working closely with medical and health professionals specializing in youth and diabetes across Ontario, Diabetes Hope Foundation continues to respond to the changing needs of these youth by providing programs and support when and where they need it most. .