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Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Canada is a national children’s charity dedicated to helping kids and supporting families across Canada. At RMHC, we know that when a child faces serious illness or disability they face it better as a family, and we are dedicated to helping kids and supporting families when they need us most. RMHC achieves this by supporting each Canadian Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® Program and many other children’s charities across Canada. Since inception, RMHC has awarded over $59 Million to local children's charities across Canada.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit charitable organization that combines the best efforts of the community, the media and the police in the fight against crime. Each week the media appeals for information about unsolved crimes. A "Crime of the Week" is highlighted in newspaper articles, radio spots and television re-enactments. People are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers anonymously to report any information that may help solve this or any other crime. A group of dedicated, concerned citizens make up the civilian Board of Directors for Crime Stoppers of London-Elgin-Middlesex. Board members raise, control and administer funds, organize reward payments to callers and promote the program. For more information on becoming a board member, or a member of "friends of Crime Stoppers” call our administrative office.

Helping Spirit Lodge Society is the leading Aboriginal women's organization in the Lower Mainland to alleviate family violence and enhance community wellness through a traditional, holistic approach. The philosophy of Helping Spirit Lodge Society is unique in that it addresses the issues of family violence from a holistic perspective.The cycle of violence need not be passed on to the next generation; it can be stopped here. To interrupt this cycle requires both the intervention and reconstruction phases.Our Organization is active in developing strategies which will confront the issues and determine which direction is to be taken.We can be an instrument of direction and change for the larger community by replacing violent and coercive behaviours with ones of mutual respect and understanding.HSLS is an organization that provides resources for women and their families.Resources include our transition house, second stage housing, third stage/ subsidized housing and an employment program.

The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is a non-profit agency that was established in 1982 for the purpose of providing education and support for individuals with schizophrenia and their family members. BCSS Kelowna currently offers programs that support both individuals with mental illness and family members. We work toward fighting stigma through engaging the community and providing information.

The Cabbagetown Youth Centre was formed in 1972 by volunteers to provide social and recreational programs for youth in the eastern inner city core of Toronto. The CYC is a private, not-for-profit organization governed by an 11 member board of community residents. The CYC was developed in response to a need for preventative services in a community with one of the highest youth crime rates in Metro Toronto. It has gradually expanded programs from sports to social activities to learning skills, health promotion and vocational development for residents of all ages. In 1996, a site at 240 Wellesley Street East was developed. It includes classrooms for ESL instruction and computor training, child-care facilities and a large auditorium. In 1999, the CYC redeveloped an old YMCA in the sub-basement of a large apartment building in St. James Town. Since then, recreational, community and skill development programs have been offered at 650 Parliament Street. The site operat

City Centre Care Society provides care to the marginalized of dowtown Vancouver. In operation since 1907, the society is licensed to provide services to 194 residents and tenants in three programs: 100 residents in Complex Care, 22 residents in the Addiction Recovery Program and 72 residents in Assisted Living.

Northern Environment Action Team (NEAT) is a grassroots, not-for-profit organization. Since 1989, NEAT has focused on increasing awareness of resource conservation, waste reduction and other urban environmental issues through educational programming, special events and other programs. NEAT’s philosophy is that simple, practical actions will lead to significant reduction in our personal environmental impact. NEAT has found that initiatives which promote change to a more environmentally responsible attitude are most effective when implemented at the community level and involve direct contact with people. NEAT believes that outreach programs will ultimately foster lifestyle changes in the community that will ensure the continuation of these positive actions and entrench them as accepted attitudes. NEAT is an award-winning organization and enjoys strong community support demonstrated by public participation and political support for its environmental educational initiatives.

Agence Ometz is an integrated social services agency which was created from the merger of Jewish Employment Montreal (JEM), Jewish Immigration Aid Services Montreal (JIAS), and Jewish Family Services (JFS). Agence Ometz offers a range of human services in the fields of employment, immigration and social services to individuals and families experiencing a period of vulnerability in their lives. Building on 150 years of community service and the expertise of its three founding agencies, Ometz provides the necessary supports to those individuals and families who do not have the capacity or resources to become strong, resilient and healthy.

The Kiwanis Foundation of Canada is a nonprofit charitable foundation endorsed and approved in 1971 by the 3 Kiwanis Districts of Kiwanis International operating in Canada. The Foundation is governed by a board of volunteer Kiwanians from the three Kiwanis Districts of Canada. Our funds are received primarily from individual Kiwanis Members and their Clubs. Gifts from corporations, other foundations, groups and individuals are also received. All donations shall be used to carry out the Foundation's stated purposes, unless specified as endowment funds.

The Fraser Valley Youth Society currently operates the only service for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Questioning and Allied youth in Abbotsford. Our drop-in hosts 30 youth per week. Our goal is to facilitate a safe, open and non-judgmental space for youth to express themselves. This is achieved through our weekly drop in where youth can come and share experiences, learn life skills, build resiliency skills and gain social supports. The society liaises with local services and those in surrounding communities in order to link our youth with support that goes beyond what we can provide. We participate in the Vancouver Pride Parade every year as well as other events hosted by GLBTQ service providers in Metro Vancouver. We recently celebrated our fourth annual ‘Walk Away from Homophobia’ in Abbotsford. This event was attended by our youth and 160 other community members who take a vested interest in the issues faced by GLBTQ youth. We welcome your support!

ACCESS'S VISION: No youth is left behind. ACCESS is an AWARD WINNING, independent, progressive and innovative community based registered charity established in 1992. As a grass-roots organization, our mandate includes the development and delivery of innovative programs and services for youth ages 12-18 who may be disadvantaged, marginalized, or at-risk. We create opportunities for youth to reach their full potential. ACCESS'S core program, Project Reach Out, is the FIRST mobile drop-in center and outreach program for street involved youth.

Beit Halochem Canada is an organization devoted to helping Israeli disabled war veterans and victims of terror. Beit Halochem centres in Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Nahariya offer state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities for the veterans and their families. Beit Halochem Canada has committed to provide much-needed funding for the equipment and programs in the four centres. By supporting these outstanding facilities, our heroes will receive what they truly deserve - the chance at a new life.