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The Ontario Association of Food Banks helps food banks alleviate hunger in Ontario. Every month, over 375,000 Ontarians are served by food banks. The number of people using food banks in Ontario has risen by almost 20 per cent in the past five years; and an alarmingly high average increase in use of 13% since last fall. 40 per cent of those served are children. 20 per cent of those served are Ontarians with a disability. 1 in 5 food banks in Ontario does not have enough food to meet the needs of those they serve. With your support, the organization acquires and moves eight million pounds of food and one million litres of fresh milk to local food banks every year through our food bank distribution network. OAFB also engages in extensive work to reduce hunger. Our Cost of Poverty paper, 2008, www.oafb.ca, coordinated a group of leading economic and public policy experts to provide a first ever analysis of poverty’s economic impact on Ontario. OAFB has a lean administrative rating of 3 %.

Every month, the volunteers of Victoria’s Quilts Canada make and distribute over 480 quilts free-of-charge to individuals diagnosed with cancer across Canada. Each quilt, which represents a virtual hug, is handmade by one of about 1100 volunteers. The quilts provide comfort: spiritually, with the stress and anxiety of a cancer diagnosis, and physically, as they provide warmth during treatment. With the number of people stricken with cancer continually rising, Victoria’s Quilts Canada has seen a marked increase in the demand for quilts, and this trend is expected to increase even more. With the help of our volunteers, the community and blessings from above, we will continue to provide comfort, both physical and spiritual, to those struggling with cancer, and we will continue to grow until the day that cancer is no longer with us.

Funds donated to Make-A-Wish Atlantic Canada stay in our region to help grant the wishes of sick children. We grant wishes to children between the ages of 3 to 17 who live in all four Atlantic Provinces.

Kawartha Food Share currently assists more than 7,700 men women and children every month through our 37 member agencies across the City & County of Peterborough. Last year our warehouse distributed over 6.5 Million dollars of food and emergency care needs. We also partner with the school breakfast programs in serving over 158,000 meals a month. Please visit our web site for a list of our member agencies and more information.

The Georgina Community Food Pantry (GCFP) provides emergency food service to residence of Georgina. Currently we distribute a four day supply of food each month to upwards of 1000 people. Children receive more than 50 per cent of the food we dispense. With this in mind, the GCFP is presently striving to increase the fresh food portion of our food parcels. Each week the GCFP purchases milk, eggs, hamburger meat as well as fruits and vegetables to enhance the nutritional value of the food distributed. While the GCFP continues to deliver this essential emergency food service, we have expanded our role. The GCFP gives our visitors the opportunity to grow their own food and broaden their knowledge of nutritious meal planning by providing them with the opportunity to participate in our community garden and community kitchen programs. The GCFP appreciates the support from members of our community. Your donations make it possible for us to continue our much needed services.

Since 1997 the support of Canadian Whale Institute (CWI) has been primarily directed towards efforts to save the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. These include reducing right whale mortality from ship-strikes, entanglement in fishing gear and raising public awareness. CWI Current Initiatives ‘Helping to save one species from the brink of extinction can very well help humankind preserve our planet’ Stewardship and Conservation Despite international protection from whaling since 1935 the North Atlantic right whale is hovering on the brink of extinction: about 350 remain. CWI supports many research projects and stewardship measures taking place throughout the Canadian range of the species. Researchers who receive CWI support have contributed to the development of the Canadian recovery plan and the relocation of the Bay of Fundy shipping lanes; thereby helping to reduce the number of whales dying due to ship-strikes. There has also been a key initiative of

Domestic Abuse Services (Our Lady of Good Counsel Society) is a registered, non-profit organization founded in 1995, within the Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, under the auspices of the Catholic Women’s League. We assist anyone seeking safety or recovery from domestic abuse – regardless of religious denomination, race, sex, or creed. Members of the society are: volunteers who uphold Catholic & Christian values; providers of direct services for domestic abuse victims; advocators of non-violence in the community

The core values of spirituality, hospitality, sacredness of life, justice, growth and vision inform our Home and ensure that each Resident is empowered to realize their fullest potential.

Working under the guiding principle of "Service Above Self" the Rotary Club of Etobicoke supports numerous organizations and programs that help people. 100% of all funds raised go back to these organizations, since ALL of our administration overhead is paid for through membership dues of club members. With over 34,000 clubs around the world, Rotary is truly one of the most effective service organizations. We thank you for your interest and hope that you take a moment to contact us or join us for a meeting. Please see our web site for meeting times and location (www.rotaryetobicoke.org).

The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society is a charitable, non-profit organization created in 1988 by parents of children with Down syndrome. We are entirely run by volunteers, therefore every dollar raised today will go towards helping the programs and services of the WRDSS. We are dedicated to: * Providing a social and information network for parents/families * Advocating for persons with Down syndrome to lead healthy and active lives in our community * And assisting the inclusion of people with Down syndrome into the community Our services and activities include: * Information and education * Advocacy * Public awareness * Events and Educational Conferences * Parent support * Bi-Monthly newsletter

Earth Rangers is a registered charity which educates children about the importance of biodiversity and inspires them to adopt more sustainable practices to protect endangered habitats and species. Earth Ranger’s operates in schools and communities across Ontario, and through a permanent studio at the Royal Ontario Museum. Our programs have been doubling in size every year, and in 2009, will expect to reach 350,000 children and their families. Launched in May 2009, earthrangers.com is Canada’s largest online community of environmentally minded children. With the help of environmentally themed information and eco-feat projects, children are able to interact with their friends and make a real difference. In 2010, Earth Rangers will launch the “Bring Back the Wild” program, an individual fundraising program in which children will raise money to protect endangered habitats across the country.

To create, in a client's home or in a residential home-like setting, a place where people of the communities we serve, experience a living spirit of compassion, hope and healing. To create a community where the dignity, humanity and holistic well being of a person, is celebrated. A place where people may live to their fullest as they journey to life’s end.