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Bissell Centre takes a holistic approach to addressing the root issues surrounding poverty and homelessness. Our programs and services are hinged on the principle that building respectful, trusting relationships helps deal with the core issues of a person in poverty. Bissell engages with our community members to learn who they are, what their unique barriers are and provide the resources necessary to emerge out of poverty and reconnect with their hope. Programs work with one another to address the many daily and long-term issues such as hunger, education, employment, safety, housing and mental health. Our services include: • Drop-In Centre and Emergency Support • Housing Program • Inner City Victims Services • Women's & Parenting Programs • Child Care • Employment Skills Training • Casual Labour Program • Hunger & Nutrition Aid • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services • Recreation & Wellness Please visit us at: www.bissellcentre.org Thank-you for your generosity.

The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (BGCO) has served the Ottawa community since 1923, reaching out to 4,500 children and youth each year through after-school, weekend and summer programs that build self-esteem and help to develop stronger social skills. We utilize an integrated model of age-appropriate social, recreational and academic activities that include proven strategies for building positive relationships, mentoring, conflict resolution, skill development and employment training. These programs are developed in collaboration with families, local schools and other community partners to create comprehensive healthy living opportunities for children and youth.

Girls Incorporated of York Region is a non-profit organization dedicated to the healthy development of girls and young women. We recognize the need for programming geared specifically to girls that address their special interests and strengths. As such, our programming facilitates and promotes awareness in critical areas such as self-esteem development, sexuality, career choices, peer pressure, and body image.

Hospice Calgary embraces children, teens and adults who are coping with life-threatening illness, sudden or expected death. At Sage Centre and Rosedale Hospice - our two centres of care - our specialists provide: 1) individual counselling 2) group support 3) workshops 4) 24-hour end-of-life care. The generosity of donors allows us to offer our counselling and group support to all, regardless of financial means. Thank you for your support. To learn more, please go to www.hospicecalgary.com.

Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada (HFHC) is a national, non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. With the help of over 50,000 volunteers every year and 69 affiliate organizations from coast to coast, their mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to break the cycle of poverty in Canada and around the world.

The AIDS Network is a registered charitable organization that offers services and education to people living in the communities of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant. Established in 1986, we are the only organization in the region that offers services and support to men, women, children and families who have been affected by HIV/AIDS.

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Yellow Brick House helps abused women and children by offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, counselling and supportive services; empowering them to lead violent-free lives. Aside from direct services to abused women and children we also provide public educational services within the school systems. Abuse prevention workshops raise awareness among students about the issues of violence against women while promoting healthy relationships. We directly speak to over 9,000 individuals every year. This focus is bringing information to tomorrow’s generation today. Yellow Brick House. Rebuilding Lives. Empowering abused women and children. www.yellowbrickhouse.org

Special Olympics Ontario provides athletes with an intellectual disability the opportunity to experience and succeed in sport. Special Olympics' athletes gain self-confidence and transfer the success from the playing field to become more active citizens in society.

With donor support we promote health by funding the research of qualified donees into the cause, prevention, and treatment of brain health and neurodegenerative disorders. Donor interest matched to research projects is the heart of our charity. Keeping costs to a minimum enables our ability to direct more dollars to research.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.

We work with our members to ensure reliable provision of life-saving cells while promoting patient and donor care and safety