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Brant United Way is a volunteer-led organization with a vision to improve the lives of people in the Brant Community. The goal of United Way is to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community. Changing conditions in the community requires a multi-level investment approach. Donations from our community are invested in three areas of focus;All that Kids Can be, Healthy People Strong Communities, and From Poverty to Possibility. When you give to Brant United Way, your donation is invested locally. Our goal is to focus funding in areas of the community that need change the most. Community Impact means changing social conditions and creating opportunities for a better life for individuals, families and communities. It is part of a bigger effort to build the capacity of our community to meet the complex needs and work together to create a healthy vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.

The BC Lung Association provides patient, public and professional education programs, advocates for lung health issues and provides support for scientific research into lung health, lung disease and ways lung health can be improved. Primary targets are asthma, emphysema, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis and pulmonary fibrosis. Many activities are aimed at reducing tobacco use and improving indoor and outdoor air quality. Individuals are invited to telephone our toll-free number for more information. Call 1-800-665-5864 from anywhere in British Columbia. Our office is located at 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2K2 or visit our website at www.bc.lung.ca

Inclusion BC is a provincial association dedicated to promoting the participation of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects community life. We also support activities dedicated to building inclusive communities that value the diverse abilities of all people.

The Bulkley Valley Child Development Center is a not for profit Society for 30 years since 1981. The BV CDC provides early intervention programs and services to children, youth, and their families in 22 communities in North Western B.C. (Topley to Atlin). These programs include Infant Development, Aboriginal Infant Development, Occupational & Physio Therapy, Family Service Coordination, Speech & Language Pathology, Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions, School Age Therapy Services, Child Care Resource & Referral Services, Children 1st Initiatives. BV CDC is involved within community based planning initiatives such Success by Six and Children 1st.

Community Living Burlington is Burlington's oldest and largest non-profit Association. CLB provides services and support to approximately 350 developmentally disabled children and adults in Burlington. CLB provides a wide range of services including residential settings, day programs for adults, preschool services, family support, respite program and public education and advocacy.

The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) is a grassroots, non-profit organization that provides innovative services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. We currently serve over 1,000 people with disabilities and their families in the Burnaby and Metro Vancouver area by providing various social, training and employment opportunities. In addition to our Infant Development Program (IDP) and integrated family support services, we provide teen programs, adult day programs, outreach programs, skills development and advocacy. The 16 supported housing complexes that we operate in Burnaby enable almost 200 adults with disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Through our 6 integrated child care centres, we support over 135 children of all abilities to grow and learn together. We hope to increase social awareness and effect change in the way individuals with disabilities are viewed in our society.

Burnaby Meals on Wheels offers three services: The HOME MEAL DELIVERY program provides nutritious, hot and frozen, home-delivered meals to people who, for the reason of age, illness, or disability are unable to prepare meals for themselves. This program benefits clients by providing: • Balanced Chinese, Western and vegetarian meals each containing protein, starch and vegetables. • A friendly visitor and informal security check. • Maintaining independence in their home. • Not having to worry about meal preparation after a hospital stay—meals can be available for short term post-hospital stay. Currently, Burnaby Meals on Wheels is implementing two new services: (1) supporting Progressive Housing's HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH programs with fresh milk, eggs and fruit; and (2) a co-operative local fruits & vegetables purchasing program called the BURNABY HARVEST BOX.

Your local public library. Here to promote lifelong learning for our entire community.

The Community Support Centre of Haldimand-Norfolk is a not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive client-driven community support services to children, youth, adults, seniors and families within Haldimand-Norfolk, who require social and human services, recreation, health and community outreach.

Established in 1984, our volunteer-driven, not-for-profit agency provides meals services and social programs to residents living in the Town of Caledon and Orangeville area. Our services and programs include: hot and frozen meal delivery, social dining, social health and wellness programs, friendly visiting, telechats, and security checks. With the support of our nutritional program and social services clients can live independently in their homes and remain in their communities.

This is accomplished through support counselling, skill development and social/recreational programs.

Our programs and services support people to achieve meaningful participation in the workforce, and in day-to day-life in the community. We have programs that support adults with disabilities, mental health population, at-risk youth, mature workers, 50 years or older and anyone facing barriers to employment.