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First Book Canada works through existing community programs, with Canadian publishing partners and an ever-expanding network of volunteers, to provide a steady stream of high quality books to elevate educational programming and improve access to reading materials. First Book Canada has distributed more than 1,000,000 new books since 2009 and has registered more than 1400 community and school-based organizations. Visit www.firstbookcanada.org for more information.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a fatal inherited disorder, affecting mainly the lungs and the digestive system. In the lungs, where the effects of the disease are most devastating, CF causes severe respiratory problems. In the digestive tract, CF often results in extreme difficulty in digesting and absorbing adequate nutrients from food.

We are currently working in 46 sponsor sites in 15 developing countries, and our sponsorship program is benefiting over 42,000 children and elderly who are trapped in the cycle of poverty. As a Catholic charity, we believe that Christ's loving care for the poor and suffering is an essential element of His teaching to His followers. We place a special emphasis on helping to provide children with the chance to go to school and learn, believing that education is a key to breaking the cycle of poverty and providing better opportunities for a brighter future. We work closely with lay people, religious missionaries and local communities in their efforts to provide care for the many children and aged caught in the dehumanizing grip of extreme poverty and lack of education. Those accepted into the sponsorship programme are received based on need with no regard for gender, race or religious affiliation.

The Elora Environment Centre is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing leadership in community-based environmental initiatives for both urban and rural communities. We are a registered charity and a founding member of Green Communities Canada. Our experience and expertise are two of our strengths. We offer independent and unbiased advice with a clear dedication and commitment to the environment. We offer programs and services in energy efficiency; greenhouse gas reduction; water efficiency and safety; urban tree stewardship; environmental education and sustainable lifestyles

Tree Canada is a not-for-profit charitable organization established to encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees in urban and rural environments. A winner of the Canadian Environmental Award (2007), Tree Canada engages Canadian companies, government agencies and individuals to support the planting of trees, the greening of schoolyards, and other efforts to sensitize Canadians to the benefits of planting and maintaining trees. To date, more than 79 million trees have been planted, more than 530 schoolyards have been greened, and Tree Canada has organized 10 national urban forest conferences. More information about Tree Canada is available at www.treecanada.ca.

"Working to Revitalize and Celebrate Aboriginal Languages, Arts and Cultures"

Ecotrust Canada is an enterprising nonprofit whose purpose is to build the conservation economy. We work at the intersection of conservation and community economic development promoting innovation and providing services for communities, First Nations and enterprises to green and grow their local economies. Our work is varied and relentlessly practical. We send out a regular e-newsletter the "Conservation Economist", or updates can be viewed on our website at ecotrust.ca.

Trees Ontario is a not-for-profit organization committed to the re-greening of Ontario through tree planting efforts on rural lands and in urban areas.

Our humanitarian and development organization offers basic health care to isolated African villages, participates in the fight against HIV/AIDS and other diseases, and contributes to the training of human resources both in Canada and in the host countries of Benin, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance (CCHA) is an organization made up of patients with a congenital heart defect, their friends, families, and the medical community. With your support, we aim to improve the quality of care for these patients, many of whom require lifelong expert care.

We provide free-of-charge opportunities to learn more about theatre creation from the best in the business. In our 13 seasons to date, we have supported the artistic work of nearly 1,000 individuals and launched over 100 professional careers.

With a solid building and additional collaborating partners who provide meals, clothing and basic school supplies, we at HES focus our energy and resources on teaching and learning. Through student and teacher sponsorships as well as limited unrestricted funds we provide basic schooling for 150 children from the poorest communities of Jacmel in Montessori kindergarten through grade six, allow teachers to pursue limited new learning opportunities, and support related community outreach programs. Details are available on our website – http://haitianeducationsociety.ca