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Value Statement: We value and promote the holistic knowledge and practices that support the sharing of national First Nations communities to love, respect and nurture First Nations children, young people, families, communities and nations. Core Values: Love and respect for our children, young people, families, communities and nations Respect for the people who work with First Nations children, young people, families, communities, and nations. The sharing of our individual and collective resources (knowledge, wealth, ideas, etc.) to nurture and care for the First Nations children in Canada. Respecting the value of diverse First Nations teachings and practices for today’s First Nations children, young people and families. Please visit our website at www.fncaringsociety.com

The Mental Health Foundation is an non-profit organization dedicated to helping those afflicted by mental health issues and addiction find the care and supports they need. While raising funds for community projects the Mental Health Foundation advocates for a better understanding of mental health and addiction issues and provides a directory of mental health services for those in need. The Mental Health Foundation is an Alberta-based organization servicing the Edmonton and surrounding area.

The Victoria Brain Injury Society gives survivors and their loved ones that which the medical professional cannot: long term support through the many steps, both backward and forward, of life after brain injury. From those just released from hospital, to those who have lived with their injuries for decades, survivors consistently express gratitude and relief once they’ve walked through the Society’s doors. Finally , people who “get it”! We offer that which society in general does not: a safe place to interact with people who understand. Issues like poor memory, short tempers, inappropriate behaviors, difficulty speaking and disorientation are accepted; coping strategies are shared.

The Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation was launched in June of 2006 and is now the fundraising arm that funds the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society. It will ensure the future viability of specialized dementia care services, especially with the ever-changing climate of health care and the competition for resources. It offers several satisfying and effective philanthropic options that will make the most of donated dollars as well as offer taxation benefits to the donor. Funds can be established in a loved one’s or family name that will grow in perpetuity. You can make a difference.

Programs and services offered at Matthews House Community Hospice include: Playing with Colours,Yoga Classes, Garden Club,Caregiver Group, One-on-One Support, Library, Complimentary Therapies and In-Home Non-medical Support. Presentations to the public, the professional community and area schools are available upon request. Matthews House provides advocacy and advanced care planning Please call 705-435-7218, email [email protected] or visit www.matthewshousehospice.ca for more information. All our services are free of charge.

All of us at Umbrella have struggled – or watched a loved one struggle – with addiction. We have a profound respect for this complex and confounding illness. We’ve been there. That’s where we learned the value of understanding, nonjudgmental acceptance, and support. If you’re feeling frightened and alone, confused and overwhelmed by substance use issues, we can help.

About Our Charity Shifra Home is a maternity residence and resource centre for young pregnant women. Located in Burlington, Ontario, Shifra Home provides a safe environment that assists the resident in making informed decisions about parenting or adoption. Our programs are designed to support, shelter, nurture and care for young mothers, fathers and their babies. Our doors are open to residents at any time during their pregnancy and up to three months after the birth of their baby.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund is a national, volunteer driven charity providing financial support to breast cancer patients. There are two sides to every story about breast cancer. For the most part, the story is about pink ribbons and working towards a future where it doesn’t exist. But that ‘s just one side of the story…and it’s not ours. Ours is a story of breast cancer patients taking on debt to pay for food and shelter and medications - as well as other expenses. Ours is the all too common story of struggling, not to survive, but to afford to survive. But, it’s a story were here to change. The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund provides short-term financial support for breast cancer patients… so they can focus, simply and solely, on fighting their disease.

The Muslim Food Bank Society is a non-profit organization that aims to help those in need and to provide a path for our community to play a substantial role in aiding those who seek it. This is an organization in the community that has opened the doors for those in need to seek help, and to have a reliable support network.

Food4Kids provides backpacks of healthy food for kids with limited or no food during weekend periods. Packages of healthy foods are prepared off-site by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend. Each food package contains kid friendly, non-perishable and easy to prepare meals with maximum nutrient value. For many children, hunger is not an occasional missed meal... it is a way of life. Children are often helpless in controlling the food supply in their homes. Food4Kids ensures children lacking food are provided with nourishment vital to their physical, emotional, cognitive, social and academic success. The cost per backpack is $10.00 or $400 to feed a child for an entire school year.

Next Step Ministries helps people take their Next Step. Moving beyond the basic needs of survival, we help people engage in activities that will support and enhance their lives physically, emotionally and spiritually. We come along side people who have experienced drug addiction, trauma, sexual exploitation, homelessness or have been in jail and need to rebuild their lives but are lacking the support and skills to do so. We have recently opened "Sparrow House" second stage housing for those who have been sexually exploited. We also offer a life skills day program for the women we serve. In short we help people take their Next Step whether it is writing a resume, getting a GED, learning basic skills such as cooking or budgeting as well as connecting them with the greater community through the use of volunteers.

Everyone needs help at some time- our goal is to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable street youth here in Vancouver. The H.E.L.P. Scholarship Fund gives street youth the chance at a better life through education, skills learning and apprenticeship.