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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.

Since 1979, Ottawa’s Harvest House has been helping young men and women battle substance abuse and rebuild their lives. In recovery, getting sober is not enough. Developing work skills and learning work ethics are all key components of the Harvest House philosophy. Harvest House is a therapeutic community with a proven track record of rehabilitation. A therapeutic community is a structured residential environment that is conducive to personal growth as well as recovery. The 12 to 18 month program relies heavily on residents taking an active role in their own recovery and the daily operations of the facility. Jobs are found for each resident based on their skill level and field of interest. Re-establishing self-esteem through the development of personal and work skills increases the success rate of recovery.

Calgary Habitat for Humanity homes are built almost completely by volunteers using building materials, land and money donated by individuals, businesses, service clubs, foundations and faith communities. Calgary's Habitat for Humanity affilitate was incorporated in 1990. In 2010, Habitat for Humnaity Calgary celebrated its 20th Anniversary and the completion of the 100th and 101st homes built in the Calgary area. Habitat builds houses with, not for, the families who will purchase them. Selected families pay for their homes with no-interest, long-term mortgages. Mortgage payments go into a "Fund for Humanity" and are used to build future Habitat homes.

We take these urban kids and bring them to our Lakeside wilderness location in Newmarket and offer them experiences that make them feel like part of a family. We help hundreds of kids develop practical skills, relevant knowledge and self-confidence. We concentrate on prevention rather than rehabilitation. In this way Trails builds trust and confidence and has a real influence on the direction of youths' lives.

Community Vision All children, youth and adults will develop literacy skills and have the support necessary to meet their complex learning and attention needs. Organization Vision The CanLearn Society will be a focal point for leadership, innovation and comprehensive services to help children, youth and adults with literacy development, learning and attention difficulties. Beliefs We believe that learning changes lives. We believe that CanLearn Society helps children, youth and adults learn, brings hope and improves their quality of life. We believe that individuals with learning, literacy and attention difficulties can achieve their full potential and become contributing members to society in a supportive and collaborative community.

Eva's Initiatives is a charitable organization that works with homeless and at-risk youth aged 16 to 24, to help them get off the streets permanently, through its innovative and award-winning programs and services at its three shelters: Eva's Place, Eva's Satellite and Eva's Phoenix. It shares its integrated service delivery model with other organizations across Canada through the National Initiative Program, to help more homeless and at-risk youth develop self-sufficiency in their own communities.

Crossroads is a children's mental health treatment centre that provides services in the home, schools and community. The children we help often display behaviours such as fear, anxiety, sadness, aggression or depression. These are the children whose problems will impact severely and negatively both on their own lives and on the lives of others if not treated. Services may include parent support, crisis intervention, family and individual therapy, and parent effectiveness training.

Second Harvest is the largest food rescue program in Canada. Since 1985, Second Harvest has been picking up donated, excess food, which would otherwise go to waste, and delivering that food to community agencies in Toronto. Every day, Second Harvest delivers enough food to provide 20,000 meals to over 200 community agencies in Toronto.

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 Alzheimer Society of PEI offers specialized programs and services to support you. - Public Education: Presentations & Workshops - Counselling - First Link - is a program designed to assist individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their family and caregivers. Partnering with physicians, health professionals and community we will create a support system for individuals at the point of diagnosis and we will link Islanders to a community of education and services. - Caregiver Support Groups - Operated in 5 areas of the province and facilitated by family caregivers, these groups provide an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease & other dementias, discuss difficult issues and share strategies for coping. - Resource Centre - Volunteers - Help us to help others! Volunteers make a world of difference to our organization. To become a volunteer or a donor of the Alzheimer Society of PEI contact us today! www.alzheimer.ca/pei