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When you give to United Way you are helping create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our city. Your gift allows us to work with our community agencies in every corner of Toronto to connect people to opportunities. Your generosity also goes beyond helping one person at a time. United Way also addresses the root causes of social problems, working to change community conditions for the better over the long term. We invest your gift in three areas that are essential for everyone in our city to thrive: - Building healthy people and strong communities - Giving young people the opportunity to reach their full potential - Supporting people as they move from a life of poverty to one full of possibility

West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a non-profit United Way agency and is not affiliated with any religious denomination or group. We are a team of volunteers, participants and staff who develop community programs and services in response to need and also promote socio-economic conditions in which individuals and families in our catchment area can thrive. We have served the multicultural neighbourhoods of southwest Toronto since 1912. We operate out of six facilities, offering a broad range of community-based social service programs serving people of all ages. In all, we serve over 17,000 people a year. We are governed by a 15member Board of Directors, who are elected by our voting membership. Program services are delivered by over 200 full-time and part-time staff and over 800 volunteers. Our community development projects benefit groups inside and outside our community. The House has been recognized for this work through three public policy awards.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volutneer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through: funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to quality healthcare; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

The Langley Hospice Society is committed to providing emotional, practical and spiritual support for people who are living with a terminal illness, their family and friends throughout the last stage of illness, at the time of death and bereavement.

The BC SPCA is a provincial non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to prevent cruelty and to promote the welfare of animals through a wide range of services, including cruelty investigations, emergency rescue and treatment, sheltering and adoption of homeless and abused animals, humane education, advocacy, farm animal welfare, spay/neuter programs, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. You may also donate directly to the BC SPCA through our website at www.spca.bc.ca

The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is a non-profit organization that responds to the needs of people in our community. Our goal is not only to provide emergency food and clothing to Saskatoon's less fortunate, but also to help people learn valuable life, computer, literacy and employment skills.

The Forgiveness Project works to build understanding and give people the opportunity to move forward from trauma and conflict, enabling both personal and societal transformation.

Winnipeg Harvest shares food with those in Manitoba who are struggling to feed themselves and their families. Food is gathered from large food manufacturers and distributors, farmers and gardeners, through food drives and special events, and from members of the public. Winnipeg Harvest currently serves 58,000 persons per month with over 51% being children under 18 years of age.

Lions Foundation of Canada operates Dog Guides Canada, a national school which trains and provides Dog Guides at no cost to Canadians with visual, hearing or other physical or medical disabilities. The Dog Guide programs are Canine Vision Canada, Hearing Ear, Special Skills,Seizure Response and Autism Assistance Dog Guides.

While we have made great strides towards equality in Canada, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified (LGBT) people still live in basic fear for their lives in many parts of the world. In the spirit of, and with homage to the Underground Railroad, the mission of the Rainbow Railroad is to help LGBT people as they seek safe haven from state enabled violence, murder or persecution. Rainbow Railroad is a volunteer-based registered charity. Who do we help? Our current focus is on LGBT individuals who have faced physical violence or face an imminent threat of violence. Currently we are working with LGBT communities where our connections are strongest in the Caribbean, Africa and former Soviet States.

Free & Confidential Services: * Pregnancy Tests * Maternity & Baby Items * One-on-One Support * Friendship * Post-Abortion Support & Education * Parenting Preparation * Prenatal Classes * Life Boat Program * Information concerning sexually transmitted diseases * Sexual Integrity Presentations Referrals For: * Medical Care * Adoption * Community Services * Pastoral Care * Professional Care 24 hour crisis line: 1-800-395-HELP

Sistering is a non-profit charitable organization which provides a safe and welcoming environment where women receive practical and emotional supports such as, a daily hot meal; showers and laundry facilities; clothing; access to health care professionals; informal counseling, support groups and other program activities; housing services; pre-employment programs, and referrals to appropriate agencies. These supports enable women to take greater control of their lives.