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Founded in 1910, and a ministry of the United Church of Canada since 1957, Montreal City Mission (MCM) seeks to empower ourselves and others to develop innovative responses to the challenges of poverty and social exclusion. Partnerships with the ecumenical community, grass roots groups, government, corporations and academia allow Montreal City Mission to draw on all dynamic sectors of society in its quest to create an inclusive, caring community. The Just Solutions Clinic assists individuals from vulnerable groups in society (refugees and others) seeking information, support and accompaniment in the defense of their rights and in their understanding of their responsibilities. Our summer camp, Camp Cosmos, allows children from low-income families to participate in its environmentally-focused and fun programming.

The Moose Jaw Christian Counselling Centre is dedicated to enhancing the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of those people seeking help. The staff is committed to help people in their search for meaning in life. Proven counselling skills are combined with sound scriptural values in the counselling provided. Although clients are required to pay a fee for services, the fees charged do not cover the cost of operating the Centre. Without the continued support of generous individuals, churches and businesses, the Centre could not remain open.

Since 1954, Muscular Dystrophy Canada has been committed to improving the quality of life for the tens of thousands of Canadians with neuromuscular disorders and funding leading research for the discovery of therapies and cures for neuromuscular disorders. We strive to ensure that people with neuromuscular disorders lead full and engaged lives by providing services that increase mobility and encourage independence. We also aim to increase the awareness of neuromuscular disorders and their implications amongst Canadians to motivate changes in social policy at a national level.

The Textile Museum of Canada (TMC) is the only museum in Canada dedicated to the collection, exhibition and documentation of textiles from around the world. The collection represents more than 11,000 artifacts from over 200 countries and regions. Creating meaningful childhood education and life-long learning experiences is an important part of the TMC’s role and responsibility in the community. The Museum has a broad constituency, and serves a culturally and artistically diverse audience. The TMC presents curated exhibitions of the work of Canadian and international artists, historic and ethnographic artifacts from its collection, as well as loans from other institutions and private individuals. Educational activities constantly enliven the gallery space and deepen the visitor’s appreciation and understanding of the artwork.

Vision Statement: Our vision is to recruit and empower people to reflect God's restorative and inclusive love within the criminal justice system and wider society, to foster healthier communities.

A part of an international women’s organization, Na’amat Canada is a registered Canadian charity with branches in five provinces. Since Na’amat Canada’s inception in 1925, our mission has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of women, children and families in Israel and Canada. In Israel, Na’amat has developed an extensive network of social services, educational institutions and programs that assist Israel’s citizens on a daily basis. In Canada, Na’amat members of all ages are instrumental in fundraising and in planning local social, educational, cultural, and community programs.

The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is committed to providing an accessible, 24-hour, telephone crisis and suicide prevention, intervention service, including postvention programs. We endeavour to provide emotional support during times of crisis, information about community resources, education intended to promote community wellness, and reduce the incidence of suicide. We value the principles of confidentiality, non-judgemental acceptance, respect for diversity, personal empowerment, and cooperation. The Vancouver Island Crisis Society is committed to bringing mental health wellness to our community through education around suicide prevention. We believe that by bringing the subject of mental health out of the shadows, we can bring wellness into the workplace, into our homes and into our communities. As part of our commitment, we provide an accessible, 24-hour Crisis Line and an online chat support service that operates nightly.

Nanaimo Family Life Association is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with a proud history of providing services that have touched individuals and families throughout all stages of life and across all backgrounds. We are founded on the passionate belief that: Healthy individual and family relationships are the heart of a strong and resilient community.

The Community Drug Education Program seeks to partner with a very broad variety of community groups with an interest in reducing the harms of substance abuse by presenting evidence based education materials that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free. Partnering with fraternal, social, cultural, ethnic, peer, mentor, and other community groups permits greater educational penetration into our communities and greater reductions of harms from substance abuse.

Scouting has an important role in the lives of today’s youth. Scouting promotes the importance of values such as integrity, honesty, responsibility, patriotism, courtesy, perseverance, cooperation, tolerance, teamwork, leadership and respect for community, nature and spirituality. In the 2008-2009 Scouting year, for the first time in a quarter of a century, membership in Scouting across Canada has increased. We are working hard so that more youth have the opportunity to benefit from a Scouting experience. As the organization grows, more and more youth in need of financial assistance are identified.

Toronto Section has over 800 members and has been a catalyst for change and a powerful pioneering force on behalf of children, youth, the elderly, families, the disabled, new Canadians and the disadvantaged. Toronto Section initiated many programs and proudly handed them over to the community: Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living, Block Parents, Junior Kindergarten (under the auspices of North York Board of Education), Jewish Camp Council, English As-A-Second-Language, services to the physically challenged and citizenship preparation.

NEADS initiates the development and expansion of a communications network for students with disabilities and those persons professionally involved in support programs for disabled students at colleges and universities across Canada; Have the capability to make timely and meaningful responses to the issues and concerns affecting the educational resources and environment of students with disabilities; Facilitate the collection and dissemination of information on post-secondary education and the disabled student; Encourage the formation of associations of students with disabilities on the campuses so that consumers can advocate for themselves. NEADS is governed by a 12 member Board of Directors. This Board is cross-disability and represents the geographical regions of the country. In order to maintain consumer control disabled students members have exclusive voting privileges.