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ORGANIZATIONAL VISION Every British Columbian adult will have a personal advance care plan in a secure provincial registry accessible to their care providers. STRATEGIC GOALS BCHPCA will: • engage and educate British Columbians, including public leaders, about responsive, quality care and advance care planning • develop resources with its partners for British Columbians to discuss, document, and register their advance care plans • increase and diversify sustainable revenue and other resources, and recruit effective people to implement its strategic plan VALUES BCHPCA: • respects its relationships and partnerships • is compassionate and caring • is progressive and focused • is trustworthy

Parkinson Society British Columbia is a registered charity with a mandate to Ease the Burden and Find a Cure for approximately 11,000 people who live with Parkinson's disease in British Columbia. Your gift helps us fund Parkinson's disease research and to continue to provide support to those individuals and their families who must cope with this debilitating neurological disorder. We do this by providing: * one-on-one counselling * educational meetings and conferences with prominent speakers in the medical field * toll free number: 1 800 668 3330 * lending library with books and dvd's * quarterly newsletter, Viewpoints * support to a network of 53 support groups It is important to note that the Society receives no government funding. 100% of its support comes from the generosity of individual donors and members, corporations, foundations and the dedicated efforts of volunteers.

Established in 1952 the Benedict Labre House is unique because we feel that the importance is not only in providing the services, but in the manner in which the services are provided. The House serves a diverse population made up of men and women from all different walks of life. The staff and volunteers are committed to providing the guests of the House with essential services such as hot meals, emergency food bags, clothing, showers, as well as providing a variety of individualized services and programs, all which are available at no cost to its guests. The House has always been deeply rooted in the community and relies heavily on volunteers to provide many of the essential services. We currently have in excess of 500 volunteers providing over 10,000 hours of their valuable time to the House. We provide an environment that encompasses the major attributes of a Home, because we Believe that the strength and stability of our Home helps define our Life’s foundation

We value and practice... - that each individual has inherent dignity and worth - that each individual is the expert of their own life - the right to self-determination (deciding what's best for you!) - mutual support - compassion and empathy - understanding and acceptance - diversity - building healthy relationships We listen. We understand. We care.

The Betel Home Foundation was founded by a small group of Icelandic Lutheran Women who "dreamed a dream". Through their efforts the first Betel Home opened its doors to nine residents on March 1, 1915 in rented quarters at 354 William Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Later in 1915 the "Home" was moved to permanent quarters in Gimli where over the years it expanded until it housed 95 residents. In 1990, a new 80-bed facility opened on this site. It was realized that there was a need for a second home thus in 1966 a new Home was built in Selkirk and was expanded upon in 1970. Currently Selkirk is "Home"to 91 residents. Vision Statement: Make Our Home Your Home Where Care And Service Prevail.

For over 27 years in Durham Region, Girls Inc. has helped girls at-risk achieve their full potential. We've provided thousands of girls knowledge, skills, and attitudes to overcome social, emotional, and economic challenges in order to achieve their full potential. Girls who participate in Girls Inc. programs: Grow self-esteem that carries over to home, school, and the community; Develop sound decision-making and communication skills; Assert themselves as confident individuals throughout their lives; Build key leadership and strong work skills; Create meaningful, supportive peer groups. Programs cover a variety of topics such as: - Body image and self esteem - Bullying and violence prevention - Health & relationships - Peer pressure - Substance use prevention - Science, math & technology - Financial literacy - Sports participation

The Boys and Girls Club provides before and after school care for children ages 5-11 along with free drop-in and structured programs for youth ages 11-19. We deliver all our programs in a safe, yet fun, environment where these youngsters can thrive and explore their potential. Our programs are intended to challenge youth, teach them positive ways to use their leisure time, enhance their self-esteem and help them make positive decisions for themselves. All children and youth are welcome regardless of their socio-economic background.

Gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations bring hope and support to brain tumour patients across Canada through educational programs, support groups and information resources available for patients, families and caregivers. Your gifts also fund brain tumour research to find the cause of and better treatments for brain tumour patients.

We empower people with any disability to remove the physical, attitudinal and societal barriers by providing support and crucial programs. We continue to provide and expand upon programs that encourage persons with disabilities to make decisions, take responsibility and manage their own lives. Our programs have had a tremendous impact on members of our community for over 22 years. We encourage people to recognize the importance of making our communities accessible for all residents. We are proud to have received accreditation by the Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres Our Programs * Book Club * Diabetes Information Group (DIG) * Georgian Bay Breakers Sports Club * Independent Living Skills * Information & Referal * Peer Support * Self-Managed Attendant Services * Thumbs Up Access and Awareness * Worklinks Employment Services PROMOTING A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON DISABILITY

The BC Cancer Foundation is the bridge that connects philanthropic support and research breakthroughs in cancer knowledge. As the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency and the largest charitable funder of cancer research in this province, we enable donors to make contributions to leading-edge research that has a direct impact on improvements to cancer care for patients in British Columbia. We fund with the goal of finding solutions. We have offices in each of the BC Cancer Agency’s five regional centres: Abbotsford, Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria. Visit www.bccancerfoundation.com to make a donation or to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

Since 1959, the BC Epilepsy Society has been committed to improving the quality of life for the tens of thousands of British Columbians living with epilepsy. We try to achieve this through: 1) The provision of resources such as our lending library, brochures, newsletters, and medical information sheets, 2) Hosting educational workshops and lectures, and our Partners in Teaching program that takes seizure first aid and epilepsy awareness into our school system, 3) Direct services such as our support groups and the financial subsidy offered to families to send their kids to the accessible Easter Seals camps, and 4) Funding the best available epilepsy researchers in British Columbia.

BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA) provides education, information, raises awareness and promotes the prevention of brain injury (BI). We accomplish this on-line, through social networks, through holding or participating in health conferences, community fairs and events, business, sport and group functions. BCBIA’s Speakers’ Bureau provides keynote speakers on Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) by professionals in this field to the above groups and functions. Also, liaison with health authorities, government officials, corrections, RCMP and other similar groups. BCBIA needs your financial gifts to keep these initiatives and ABI educational projects going each year. Please give generously. (All donations are tax deductible).