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The Alzheimer Society of Toronto is dedicated to enhancing the lives of persons with dementia, their families and their caregivers, by providing support, information and education at all stages of the disease, and by funding research and advocating for better dementia care services. We depend on the generosity of our partners, donors and volunteers who provide the time, talent and resources that we need to support those dealing with dementia, and those who love and care for them. Giving has never been easier now that we can accept secure online donations with the assistance of CanadHelps.org. The following donations can be made online: In memorium, Donations in honour of family or friends, Donations to mark special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays and holidays.

Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1979. Offering support and education to people with dementia and their carepartners through one-to-one support, support groups and public education.

Founded in 1984, the mission of the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo is to improve the quality of life of people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and their caregivers. The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer's disease and advance the search for the cause and cure. Help for today is provided through family support and education programs that include one-to-one and family counseling, support groups, and outreach programs such as caregiver respite, public awareness, and advocacy. Hope for tomorrow is provided by supporting ongoing research towards advances in detection, diagnosis, treatment and a cure.

Founded in 1982, ASLM offers a wide range of programs and services designed for individuals with dementia, their family and caregivers, health professionals, and the general public. At ASLM, both the individual and the family are provided with support upon diagnosis and throughout the disease process.

Currently, more than 20,000 Manitobans are diagnosed and one person out of every three is personally affected. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba provides valuable programs and services for people affected by dementia, while funding research to help find a cure. The Society offers supportive counselling; caregiver education; support groups for people with dementia and for their caregivers; professional education; public awareness; the MedicAlert® Safely Home program; the First Link® program and more. The Alzheimer Society also plays an important role in advocating for change within our local, provincial and federal governments. By working to influence programs and services which directly impact people affected, the Society helps enhance the quality of life for people living with a diagnosis and the people who care for them.

Each year, our professional counsellors provide over 10,000 hours of direct counselling during home visits for our more than 1000 clients and their caregivers and families across the Niagara region. We offer assessments, individual & family counselling ,coping strategies, behavioural interventions, and information regarding appropriate resources. Referrals can be made by family members, health care professionals, anyone concerned about a member of the community. The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region continues to grow to meet the increasing need for service. This growth would be impossible without the generous donations from individuals, corporations, members, and fundraising events along with partial Ministry funding. In order to maintain this high standard of service, we look to you for your generous support.

The Alzheimer Society is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1984 to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer Disease and their families in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is affiliated with the provincial and national organizations.

We are committed to the care of families and the cure of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders. We will achieve excellence, innovation and leadership in family-centred services, advocacy, education, fundraising through caring professional staff, active volunteers, valued partnerships and a supportive community.

Established in 1977 the ALS Society of Canada is a national voluntary health organization with partner units in every province. Between 1,500 and 2000 people live with ALS and many more are affected by this devastating neuromuscular disease.

The Anchor Association serves adults with a developmental disability. At this moment we serve 28 residents who reside in 4 group homes in southern Ontario.

Rated as the #1 Attraction in Nova Scotia for 2011 on Tripadvisor, the world class Historic Gardens is a 17 acre horticultural paradise located in historic Annapolis Royal, the first permanent European settlement in North America (1605). Historically themed areas tell the story of Nova Scotia settlement from an agricultural and horticultural perspective, showcasing gardening methods, designs and materials representing more than four hundred years of local history. These core gardens are linked by paths through many other display areas featuring plant collections, garden art, water features and natural areas. Connecting pathways look westward over dykelands, evocative of a way of life centuries ago. One of the most magnificent of the collections, by any standards, is the Rose Collection which has more than 270 cultivars. With thousands of colourful and fragrant blossoms, it is the largest rose collection in the Maritime region.

The Annapolis Valley Regional Library offers free public library service through 11 branch libraries, a Bookmobile, and Books By Mail. Ebooks and other e-resources are available through the library website www.valleylibrary.ca