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The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a self-help, peer support organization, offering on-site and phone peer support, education, and support groups to people living with mood disorders and their family, friends and loved ones. We also provdie on-site education for any persons, organizations, employers etc. who wish to know more about mood disorders, what they are, how they are treated, and how to assist persons with these disorders.

Shelter: • 25-bed emergency shelter for abused women and their children • Receive support, counselling and referrals to community services, such as legal aid, subsidized childcare, subsidized housing, welfare, language and job training, employment counselling • Child and Youth counsellors work with the children to address the effects of witnessing abuse Outreach: • crisis counselling and individual counselling for women and children, small group work for women and girls, drop-in services, transitional support, housing support, advocacy and much more

Food DEPOT Alimentaire is a registered non-profit charity that services more than 20 food banks, community kitchens and agencies in southeastern New Brunswick. Services include: - Food distribution - Fundraising and food collection - Advocacy

The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is a charitable organization with 5 key service points and 3 light service points in Alberta and Northwest Territories. We do not receive any ongoing(core) government funding, and close to 70% of our revenue comes thanks to individual donors, with another 20% coming from our valued corporate partners. Another 10% revenue comes from interest and the occasional government grant or casino revenue. WHAT WE DO: Our programs and services are offered throughout Alberta and into the Northwest Territories. We also fund research into the causes and the cure for Alzheimer disease. We provide information and publications, deliver public education forums, provide personal and confidential consultations, and coordinate various support groups across the province to those affected by dementia, their family and caregivers. Onsite information sessions at places of employment are also offered in the community.

The Alzheimer Society is a community agency that serves the Counties of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton in Ontario. The Alzheimer Society provides services to persons with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias and their caregivers that include: Advocacy, caring and understanding support systems for individuals, families, in both individual and group formats ; educational services that includes an individual and group sessions for those directly and indirectly impacted by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, a lending library and newsletter; volunteer in-home respite service; professional in-service training Client services are provided at no cost. Confidentiality is respected at all times.

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is committed to being inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all people who may wish to participate in our work, our programs and services. We are committed to an active anti-oppression process of identifying and eliminating oppression with anti-racism being an essential focus of anti-oppression work. We respect the right and responsibility of women to make choices regarding the conduct of their lives and we want to eliminate unjust or inequitable consequences for choices they make. The YWCA believes in social, political and economic equality of women, men and children. We believe that a community and a world free of violence is attainable. Rooted in our experience working with women and their families who have experienced violence and abuse, we believe that Community Development is a process through which individuals, families communities gain the power, insight and resources to make decisions and take action regarding their well-being.

Click "Donate Now" below to help the children and families who seek warmth and comfort this year. Caledon Community Services (CCS) is a multi-service, community-impact organization. Our vision, "Healthy, Engaged, Compassionate Community for all" is realized through a mission statement that is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago when we opened our doors to our community. CCS supports residents in the Municipality of Caledon and surrounding communities. Our programs help young and old pursue their growth, health and independence. We work hard at developing solutions to barriers that interfere with people’s well-being. CCS' success is based upon client-focused services, innovation in all we do, voluntarism and a myriad of partnerships. Learn more about our services at www.ccs4u.org

Serving the community since 1973, Dixon Transition Society helps to reduce the impact of domestic violence by providing a safe haven for women and children through various supportive transitional housing programs. Counselling and outreach services complete our continuum of care to empower families to create and maintain safe, healthy and productive lifestyles. Programs include: a transition house for women and children leaving violence in their relationships; second stage housing for women and their children who have left a transition house; third stage affordable housing for women and their children who are ready to live more independently; Stopping the Violence (STV) counselling for women who have experienced violence in their relationships, sexual assault, or childhood abuse; and family counselling for low-income Burnaby residents who have children in their care.

The John Howard Society of Alberta is a non-profit agency concerned with the problem of crime and its prevention. The organization takes its name and spirit from the 18th century humanitarian John Howard, whose name has become a symbol of humane consideration for prisoners. It was incorporated in 1949, and today the organization consists of six separately incorporated districts along with the Provincial Office. We believe that crime control is as much the responsibility of the community as it is of government. Through involvement with the John Howard Society, as members or volunteers, people in the community play an active role in the criminal justice process by providing programs for offenders and their families, ex-offenders, young persons and the public.

Our Programs: The Family Violence Helpline, open 24 hours, is often the first line of support for women, children, youth and men reaching out to build lives free of abuse. The Shelter provides safe and secure accommodation, food, clothing, referral services and counselling for women and children. Community Crisis Counselors provide support to women and children who are not ready or are unable to access shelter space. Child and Adolescent Services help children heal from abuse through therapeutic group programs and activities. Healthy Relationships provides school-based group counselling to youth at risk of developing abusive and/or unhealthy relationships. The Outreach Program helps women and their families re-establish their lives for up to a year after reaching out for help. Men's Counselling Service helps abusive men who want to stop hurting those they love. Female partners also receive safety checks, counselling and support.

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre exists to support and empower women and children living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia. High levels of violence, homelessness, addictions and poverty characterize this area. Women and children are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, injustice and injury. We provide practical support to over 250 women and children daily to help them survive conditions of ill-health, violence and poverty. We work to provide security, basic needs and support. We also encourage women in making long-term changes by identifying and removing barriers to full participation in a larger community.

Our goal is to ensure that all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate effectively.