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We are committed to: recognizing the unique spirit of each individual; treating all individuals with dignity and respect; respecting the individual's right of choice; supporting the principle that all individuals are entitled to reasonable risks inherent in personal growth; recognizing an individual's strengths and responding to their needs; and fostering an environment that encourages all individuals associated with Y's Owl Maclure to strive for excellence.

Since 1941, the Canadian Ski Patrol System has been an active national volunteer organization that provides safety education, first aid and rescue services at over 200 ski resorts and hundreds of non-skiing events across Canada each year. We have more than 5,000 members certified in first aid and rescue services, who are actively involved in sporting and recreational activities year-round to promote safety and assist those in need. Our first aid course is certified by the federal government and is considered to be second to none. We are a not-for-profit volunteer charitable organization. All of our rescue equipment, safety programs and future development rely heavily on donations, sponsorships and partnerships of members, donor individuals, companies and other organizations. We have numerous programs currently in the development phase and funding is the key to bringing these programs to life.

Since our founding in 1945 by a group of World War II veterans, SCI Ontario has been committed to reaching out and responding to the needs of all Ontarians with spinal cord injuries and their families. It is estimated that over 365 new permanent injuries occur in Ontario yearly. The majority of new injuries are experienced by young men between the ages of 15 and 34. From the moment of injury, SCI Ontario has been there to help through our core programs and services; peer counselling and support, rehabilitation counselling, vocation/ employment services, community advocacy, case management, information services, and attendant services. Formerly known as Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario.

Jessie's provides one on one counselling, housing assistance, an on-site high school, health care clinic and child care centre. Each year we work with approximately 1,000 pregnant teens, new mothers, their partners and their children. We ensure each family has safe affordable housing, that mom is back in school and baby has access to quality child care. Our educational programming includes pre-natal care and nutrition as well as post natal classes supporting breastfeeding and parenting. We have been helping young families get started on solid ground for over 30 years. “Never in my life, [except for my family] have I done anything I’m prouder of than Jessie’s.” June Callwood, October 2006

Jewish Family and Child Service of Greater Toronto is the children's aid society for Jewish children in the GTA, providing child welfare services including foster homes and adoption services. We are also the social services agency for the Jewish community, providing a wide range of services to individuals and families, including: counselling, family life education programs, domestic violence programs, financial assistance, an adolescent mental health centre, programs for families undergoing separation or divorce, Chaplaincy services, the Jewish Hospice program and volunteer services.

The North York Harvest Food Bank is the second-largest food bank in Toronto, distributing 1.8 million pounds of food last year through 60 neighbourhood programs. An independent, charitable organization, we envision a community where all members are able to meet their food needs. In 2009, more than 160,000 food hampers were provided to people living in northern Toronto through our member agency network of neighbourhood food banks, programs for expecting mothers and new parents, shelters for women and youth, and community kitchens. Our member agencies include social service agencies, community health centres, faith-based institutions, and volunteer-run organizations. In addition to our warehousing and distribution operations, we coordinate a youth engagement initiative, community garden activities, free pick-your-own farm trips, and a neighbourhood resource centre.

North Shore Rescue (North Shore Search and Rescue) is a Mountain Search and Rescue Team based in Vancouver, BC and performs approximately 90 rescues/year. The team consists of approximately 40 volunteers skilled in search and rescue operations in mountain, canyon and urban settings. The team depends on donations from government, corporations and members of the community. Without the support of the community North Shore Rescue would not be able to provide this essential and life saving service. On behalf of North Shore Rescue and the many people that are rescued each year - thank you for your contribution!

Community Living Newmarket/Aurora District provides supports and services to people who have an intellectual disability including residential supports, employment supports, day programs, family support, respite and leisure support.

The Saskatoon SPCA has been providing a safe shelter and finding happy homes for companion animals in Saskatoon and surrounding area since 1968. As a registered charitable organization, the Saskatoon SPCA relies on the generosity of individual and corporate donors to raise necessary funds to provide shelter, care, nutrition and love to an average of 5,500 abandoned, lost, homeless and orphaned animals annually.

Ernestine's Women's Shelter provides a safe haven and a temporary home for women and their children fleeing domestic violence. We provide crisis intervention and a range of long-term support services, as well as unique and individualized service to each and every woman and child who passes through our doors.

Big Sisters of Ottawa Carleton and Big Brothers of Ottawa were agencies in Ottawa that provided adult friends and mentors to girls and boys in need in order to enable them to achieve their full potential as young men and women. Studies have shown that mentoring is the most effective way of helping a youngster deal positively with the challenges of growing up. For almost 30 years, these two agencies operated side by side in the Greater Ottawa Area. Now, we are one organization, with an aim to improve service delivery, expand the number of children we serve and present a more coherent face to clients, funders and the general public alike.

Founded in 1940, Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) is a non-profit , multi-service agency with a long history of offering programs to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people and their families.