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The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) is a charitable organization operating through a network of local branches in communities across Ontario, linked by a small co-ordinating office in Toronto, and governed by its Board of Directors and Provincial Council. The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) has been involved in preserving Ontario's architectural and environmental heritage since 1933, through advocacy and direct action. At present the organization consists of a hub office located in Toronto, plus some 25 local branches across the Province. For more information please visit our website at www.arconserv.ca.

The Calgary Foundation, founded in 1955, serves as a bridge between our Donors and the broader community, by assisting donors in reaching their charitable goals. Donations, most endowed in perpetuity, are invested and the capital is retained. The Calgary Foundation provides Grants, to support organizations in the areas of Arts & Culture, Human Services, Education & Lifelong Learning, Environment & Animal Welfare, Health & Wellness and Neighbourhoods. The Calgary Foundation encourages and supports dialogue on issues affecting our Community and serves as a catalyst for positive change, now and for future generations.

CAEFS is a national, voluntary, not-for-profit organization. Today there are 26 member societies across Canada in 9 provinces and in the Yukon Territory, with interest for developing societies in the other two territories and the 10th province. CAEFS is incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the Canada Corporations Act. Local societies are incorporated under provincial statutes. Particularly in these times of increasing restraint, voluntarism continues to be an essential part of Elizabeth Fry work. Both volunteer and paid staff are involved in governance as well as program and service delivery throughout the association. In the last year, 29 volunteers, including Board members, devoted a total of 7,017 hours of work to the CAEFS’ office. This supplemented the work of CAEFS' two full-time staff members. In our 26 member societies, 1,495 volunteers put in a total of 163,314 hours, supplementing the time of 272 full-time staff and 195 part-time staff.

The Canadian Association of the Deaf is the oldest national disabled persons group in Canada. It was founded in 1940 by the three regional associations of the Deaf: the Western Canada Association, the Ontario Association and the Eastern Canada Association, with the support of the Montreal Association of the Deaf. The CAD was federally incorporated as a non-profit charitable association in 1948.

Catholic Children's Aid of Hamilton continues to be a vibrant force for change since its humble beginnings in 1954. The CCAS of Hamilton will: - Protect, promote and support the best interests of children, guided by Catholic values and teachings - Strive to ensure that children live in a secure, nurturing, loving environment and, when possible, within their own families - Deliver the highest quality service possible through staff, foster parents, adoptive parents, volunteers and other community partners - Continue to monitor promote and evaluate fulfillment of our Mission

The Angel Foundation for Learning aims to ensure that all TCDSB students are equally able to participate in opportunities that sustain and enhance the educational process including: student nutrition programs, class trips, leadership activities, bursaries and funding for social work emergency needs, for instance: eyeglasses, hearing aids, food vouchers and other essentials for TCDSB students in need.

As a registered charity, the Children’s Aid Foundation raises funds for programs of the Children’s Aid Society and other child welfare organizations that support children in three critical areas: Education programs that give children a chance to pursue their dreams and build successful lives for themselves, Enrichment programs that provide recreational and cultural opportunities so that disadvantaged children can experience healthy development, and Prevention programs that provide support for families before abuse and neglect begin.

The Cridge Centre for the Family has a rich heritage and an even richer future. Founded in 1873 as the BC Protestant Orphan’s Home, The Cridge Centre has developed diverse programming that support families at all life stages. The Cridge Centre’s services include inclusive child care, supportive housing for families in economic or relationship crisis, a Transition House for women and children leaving domestic violence, respite and Respitality services for families of children with disabilities, outreach and support for young parents, residential and community services for survivors of Brain Injury, and Seniors’ Assisted Living Housing.

We are the people who are here, day or night, 24/7, to answer the calls from those who are reaching out for help. Callers may have simple questions. Or they may be in crisis. Either way, with 181 volunteers answering nearly 40,000 calls a year, we provide an integral, important and vital service in the community. At any given time of day or night, people out there require our help. Whether they’re depressed, lonely, overwhelmed or so distraught they’re contemplating suicide, they will find a supportive and caring person at our end of the line. People of all ages, races, genders and social-economic groups call our confidential service. Patient, understanding and giving, Distress Centre volunteers are trained to listen, talk through concerns or provide community resource information. In other words, whatever is needed, our volunteers are there. What else do we do? We provide training for other community groups. Our renowned trainers provide training on diverse topics.

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba (EFSM) Inc. was established as an independent non-profit organization in 1983 to address the unique needs of women in the provincial and federal justice system. We provide advocacy, access to resources and support to families of women who are in conflict with the law. Some of the issues our clientele struggle to overcome are addiction, poverty, mental health issues, marginalization, racism, long-term effects of residential schools and other forms of discrimination. Some of the programs and resources we offer include: - Bail Verification & Supervision Program (supervision and support for women charged with offences) - Women for Change Program (anger management) - STOPlifting Program (addresses and explores why women shoplift or commit fraud) - Transitional Housing (bridging the gap between homelessness and independent living) - Clothing Depot (providing clothing packages to women who are incarcerated or have recently been released)

The Ottawa Food Bank supplies 138 emergency food programs, bringing hope to people who need it most. Dozens of organizations such as The Shepherds of Good Hope, The Ottawa Mission and the Salvation Army rely heavily on The Ottawa Food Bank, as do school meal programs, shelters and neighbourhood grocery programs throughout the National Capital Region. The Food Bank depends upon the generosity of donors like you to make this work possible.

The Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre [FGWRC] was formally incorporated in March, 1983 and is currently located at 1150A Waverley Street in Winnipeg, MB. The Centre also has an Outreach Centre located at 104-3100 Pembina Hwy and an Ellen Street Centre at 104-210 Ellen Street (which houses our Children’s Counselling Program). FGWRC offers free supportive counselling, information and referrals, workshops and outreach programs. All programs and services are free of charge and are available through self-referral to women and children in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Memberships are also available. FGWRC is open to all women regardless of their cultural, racial, economic, social, religious and spiritual backgrounds. We are welcoming of individuals with differing experiences and those of differing abilities, ages and sizes. We welcome self-identified-women who identify as either heterosexual, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transsexual, or intersex.