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Pathways to Education Canada is a charitable organization that helps youth in low-income communities graduate from high school and successfully transition into post-secondary education or training. Pathways to Education addresses systemic barriers to education by providing leadership, expertise and a community-based program proven to lower dropout rates. Founded in 2001, Pathways operates in 12 communities across Canada, with programs in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Manitoba.

Our goals are to eradicate youth suicide, to help at-risk youth, and to raise awareness and build on the science and the discussion. We help achieve this through our programs including a unique and proven focus on how exercise can help combat mental illness. Our programs cover three broad areas: 1. Partner Delivered Programs: This Group includes our flagship program, the Team Unbreakable Youth Running Therapy Program which is based upon the science linking the benefits of exercise to mental health. It provides at risk youth with a positive experience and tools to help address the issues they face. 2. Awareness and Advocacy: These programs help raise awareness, reduce stigma, provide useful information and encourage dialogue 3. Youth Outreach: Includes our high school speaking program which provides uplifting and encouraging messages, helping reduce the misconceptions and stigma. For complete information on all of our programs, please visit wwww.cameronhelps.ca

We work in six regions located in Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe Latin and North America & the Caribbean. WBU programs and activities reflect the following six priority areas: 1. Promoting equalization of opportunities and full participation in society for blind and partially sighted persons. 2. Enhancing empowerment and self-esteem of blind and partially sighted persons. 3. To be an international resource on issues relating to vision loss. 4. Providing an international forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of vision loss. 5. Strengthening programs and services related to the education, health, welfare, social security, rehabilitation and general well-being of blind and partially sighted people. 6. Promoting prevention of blindness initiatives. The work of the WBU is carried out by working groups & committees made up of volunteers from our membership who bring their skills and expertise from various sectors to enhance our capacity.

Through professional resources, programs, and services the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) helps people with cancer and their personal support circles sustain their quality of life and remain active and productive personally and professionally from diagnosis to outcome and beyond. Our educational programs and services for mind, body, and spirit: • Benefit physiological and psychological responses • Support and augment traditional medical services • Help manage the fear, stress, and other challenges associated with dealing with cancer • Are 100% FREE OF CHARGE

The key activities of Compassion Society are the operation of a free clothing share, food cupboard and referral program. Through community donations and membership with Refresh Foods we are able to provide emergency support to over 3,000 adults, children and seniors, including many newcomers to Canada. If the service required is something we cannot provide, we make sure that people know where to find assistance. We are proud to be able to work closely with front line staff from many Halton organizations including Halton Children's Aid, Halton Multicultural Council and Halton Women's Place.

Our rescue organization is run entirely by volunteers and there are no paid employees. Board members and volunteers provide extensive foster care for rescued cats awaiting permanent homes. We have several continuous fundraising activities but depend heavily on donations to support the cats in care and can only rescue more cats when funds allow. Because we take special cases, our vet bills can be high and we are always in need of donations. We are grateful for any and all help which makes a huge difference to the number of kitty lives we can save. The donations go directly to food, supplies, and medical care for our cats. we also support long term "permanent" senior foster homes and take the cats back when the people can no longer care for them or go into a nursing home.

Feed the Need in Durham distributes food to 46 emergency food providers (food banks, food pantries, meal programs & shelters) across seven municipalities in Durham Region. We supply food to over 30,000 low income people - 38% of whom are children. In 2012, we expect to distribute over 3,000,000 lbs of food. We acquire much of our food from distribution centres for supermarkets. As the food distribution hub for Durham, we have a walk-in cooler and freezer as well as two trucks (one is refrigerated). We supply our members with fresh produce and frozen food that individual food banks do not have the capacity to store or handle. We also supply much-needed non-food items such as toiletries, household paper products, soap, detergent, hand lotion, etc. When we are low on an item, we buy food through our membership in Food Banks Canada and the Ontario Association of Food Banks. We take advantage of very good price breaks and can buy $4 worth of food for every $1 raised through donations.

Annually over 1,000 women are homeless in Ottawa - Cornerstone provides shelter for over 400 women, serves over 140,160 nutritious meals and provides supportive housing for 68 women, many of whom are seniors. In addition, in 2011 Cornerstone secured permanent housing for 154 women; 65 women were enrolled in computer training, employment preparation and life skills courses. Our services are offered in an environment which promtes dignity and hope.

o A place of friendship, hope, a caring listening ear; where all are treated with dignity o Provide food vouchers, gift cards, toiletries, and cleaning supplies o Provide connections to other community helps and resources

Roots to Harvest is a not for profit and charitable organization based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are about food, about young people, about community, and about doing things in good ways. The first time a person learns where food comes from; the life changing experience of serving those in need; the heat of a greenhouse; the dirt under your fingernails; the feel of a handful of red wiggler compost worms; the first seedlings… This is Roots to Harvest. It's about learning, growing, inquiry & getting dirty. Young people connect with mentors & experts in the community to explore the food system from many different sides – production, distribution, access, culture, and sustainability.

The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is a registered charitable organization. The Society offers a variety of quality education and support services designed to meet the different needs of persons with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia and their network of caregivers. These include: - Information Service - Supportive Counselling - Community Referral - Caregiver Support Groups - Support Group for Persons with Alzheimer's disease - Caregiver Education - Professional and Public Education The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County relies on the generosity of the community to achieve its goals. Giving has never been easier now that we can accept secure online donations with the assistance of CanadaHelps.org.

In the past year, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, assisted approximately 28,000 neighbours in Waterloo Region. Yearly, The Food Bank distributes over 3 million pounds of food to community individuals who are facing challenging circumstances. Food is distributed through a partnership of 76 member agencies and community programs which provide emergency food hampers and meals. For a full description of our programs and food distribution, please see our website at www.thefoodbank.ca. If you would like a copy of our annual financial statement, please contact us at (519) 743-5576.