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Hospice Renfrew provides end-of-life care to people who are experiencing life-threatening or terminal illness. This small, comfortable, home-like palliative care residence serves individuals and families throughout Renfrew County and the surrounding area. Hospice Renfrew provides 24-hour nursing care, with physician support, at no cost to the patient in an inclusive setting where family and friends can be an integral part of the care.

The Children's Book Bank provides free books and literacy support to low- income children in the greater Toronto area from its storefront location in Regent Park. The Children’s Book Bank is like a magical children’s bookstore, except that books are given free of charge to children and their families. We believe that book ownership is essential to early literacy and a life-long love of reading. Unfortunately, studies show that many low-income families cannot afford to purchase books. At the same time, many families and organizations have quality children’s books that they no longer need. Our organization connects demand and supply to ensure that all children can experience the joy, dignity and enrichment associated with book ownership. Since opening in May 2008, we have provided over 450 000 free books to children in low-income Toronto neighborhoods. For more information, please visit our website at www.childrensbookbank.com.

The Leading Note Foundation OrKidstra program was created in 2007 to give children from under-served communities the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and sing in a choir. Now in its sixth year, the OrKidstra program has over 200 children from more than 30 different linguistic backgrounds. This success has been enabled by the phenomenal support of Ottawa's community. The many financial, instrument, and in-kind donations – as well as several amazing fund-raising concerts – have given us the confidence to move forward and offer this opportunity to many more children. The OrKidstra program is bringing so many parts of the community together. This helps to strengthen the bonds between like-minded organizations to create a musical force loud and harmonious enough to make a big difference!

The Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation was launched in June of 2006 and is now the fundraising arm that funds the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society. It will ensure the future viability of specialized dementia care services, especially with the ever-changing climate of health care and the competition for resources. It offers several satisfying and effective philanthropic options that will make the most of donated dollars as well as offer taxation benefits to the donor. Funds can be established in a loved one’s or family name that will grow in perpetuity. You can make a difference.

Programs and services offered at Matthews House Community Hospice include: Playing with Colours,Yoga Classes, Garden Club,Caregiver Group, One-on-One Support, Library, Complimentary Therapies and In-Home Non-medical Support. Presentations to the public, the professional community and area schools are available upon request. Matthews House provides advocacy and advanced care planning Please call 705-435-7218, email info@matthewshousehospice.ca or visit www.matthewshousehospice.ca for more information. All our services are free of charge.

Our rescue organization is run entirely by volunteers and there are no paid employees. Board members and volunteers provide extensive foster care for rescued cats awaiting permanent homes. We have several continuous fundraising activities but depend heavily on donations to support the cats in care and can only rescue more cats when funds allow. Because we take special cases, our vet bills can be high and we are always in need of donations. We are grateful for any and all help which makes a huge difference to the number of kitty lives we can save. The donations go directly to food, supplies, and medical care for our cats. we also support long term "permanent" senior foster homes and take the cats back when the people can no longer care for them or go into a nursing home.

o A place of friendship, hope, a caring listening ear; where all are treated with dignity o Provide food vouchers, gift cards, toiletries, and cleaning supplies o Provide connections to other community helps and resources

Roots to Harvest is a not for profit and charitable organization based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are about food, about young people, about community, and about doing things in good ways. The first time a person learns where food comes from; the life changing experience of serving those in need; the heat of a greenhouse; the dirt under your fingernails; the feel of a handful of red wiggler compost worms; the first seedlings… This is Roots to Harvest. It's about learning, growing, inquiry & getting dirty. Young people connect with mentors & experts in the community to explore the food system from many different sides – production, distribution, access, culture, and sustainability.

Since 1979, Ottawa’s Harvest House has been helping young men and women battle substance abuse and rebuild their lives. In recovery, getting sober is not enough. Developing work skills and learning work ethics are all key components of the Harvest House philosophy. Harvest House is a therapeutic community with a proven track record of rehabilitation. A therapeutic community is a structured residential environment that is conducive to personal growth as well as recovery. The 12 to 18 month program relies heavily on residents taking an active role in their own recovery and the daily operations of the facility. Jobs are found for each resident based on their skill level and field of interest. Re-establishing self-esteem through the development of personal and work skills increases the success rate of recovery.

Calgary Habitat for Humanity homes are built almost completely by volunteers using building materials, land and money donated by individuals, businesses, service clubs, foundations and faith communities. Calgary's Habitat for Humanity affilitate was incorporated in 1990. In 2010, Habitat for Humnaity Calgary celebrated its 20th Anniversary and the completion of the 100th and 101st homes built in the Calgary area. Habitat builds houses with, not for, the families who will purchase them. Selected families pay for their homes with no-interest, long-term mortgages. Mortgage payments go into a "Fund for Humanity" and are used to build future Habitat homes.

We take these urban kids and bring them to our Lakeside wilderness location in Newmarket and offer them experiences that make them feel like part of a family. We help hundreds of kids develop practical skills, relevant knowledge and self-confidence. We concentrate on prevention rather than rehabilitation. In this way Trails builds trust and confidence and has a real influence on the direction of youths' lives.

Community Vision All children, youth and adults will develop literacy skills and have the support necessary to meet their complex learning and attention needs. Organization Vision The CanLearn Society will be a focal point for leadership, innovation and comprehensive services to help children, youth and adults with literacy development, learning and attention difficulties. Beliefs We believe that learning changes lives. We believe that CanLearn Society helps children, youth and adults learn, brings hope and improves their quality of life. We believe that individuals with learning, literacy and attention difficulties can achieve their full potential and become contributing members to society in a supportive and collaborative community.