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The NSFC’s grant distribution program is entirely dependent on donations. The NSFC has distributed over $250,000 in grants to fund numerous organizations and other educational activities including, but not limited to: the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation’s Congress for educational courses, the Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses, the Canadian Association of Electroneurophysiology Technologists, the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada, the Canadian Movement Disorders Group and the CNSF for Neurology and Neurosurgery Resident Education, through the Don Paty Fund. As the NSFC continues to move forward, we are exploring new ways in which to support the neurological community.

The Toronto Consort is Canada's leading chamber ensemble specializing in the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early Baroque. Formed in 1972, the Consort presents an annual series of concerts in Toronto, and performs throughout Canada, the United States, Great Britain and Europe. Our Goals are to perform concerts in Toronto, and on tour; to create and present educational programming for students of all ages; to undertake recordings of the highest professional level; and to participate in presentations in other media (e.g., film, television, and radio).

WBYO is a drop-in recreational & life skills program for youth aged 4-12 in the West Broadway area & beyond. We provide year round, free after-school & summer programming in a safe, fun and nurturing environment. WBYO ensures that local children have opportunities to learn and grow in an atmosphere where their basic emotional, social and educational needs are met and supported by positive role models. "WBYO serves under-privledged children in the core area with it's social, recreational and educational programming, and as a former participant and "graduate" of the program, I cannot speak highly enough about the profound impact that the program has in the lives of the children it serves" - Norman McLean BSc, MD, PGY-1 (Pediatrics)

The Young Alberta Book Society celebrates its thirtieth year of literacy advocacy in Alberta during the 2013-2014 school year. Our mandate is to get school-aged children and teenagers excited about reading, writing, illustrating and storytelling. We provide an exciting mix of programming that offers something for every school aged child and teenager in Alberta. Our signature event is Taleblazers, a month long touring festival that puts some of Alberta's finest professional authors, illustrators and storytellers for young people in schools and libraries across the province. Our other programs are Story Avenue, writing workshops for inner city school children grades 5-7 in Edmonton; two Wordpower tours, reaching students in rural communities; administer the Dr. Charles Allard Win-a-Literary-Artist Program as well as the Martyn Godfrey Young Writers Award. We house The Alberta Collection, a lending library.

The Academy operates in accordance with our national by-laws and the mandates set by our Board of Directors. Our current 12 member Board comprises of small, medium and large companies, producing content in all genres in Canada. The organization and Awards shows are supported by numerous volunteer committees consisting of Academy members and leading industry professionals. The administration is led by the CEO with offices in Toronto and Montréal.

We are known as innovative, creative and supportive of a worker - involved approach to workplace health and safety. The work of the Alberta Workers' Health Centre will be accomplished, alone or with others, by: • acting as a ‘first contact’ point for workers seeking help; • providing workers with education and information to help them solve problems; • working to promote health and safety issues in high schools and other learning institutions; • raising public awareness of workplace health and safety issues.

Client Support Services ·Counselling / Peer Support ·Housing ·Practical Support including Vitamins, Medications, Drives, Food Vouchers ·Complementary Therapies including Yoga, and Massage ·Benefits Counselling & Personal Advocacy ·Clinical Services On-Site ·Treatment Information and Referrals Education ·Extensive Workshops Series ·Agency, Staff and Volunteer Training ·Health and Wellness Information Booths Outreach ·Stay Sharp Needle Exchange ·Heptonic, a youth-based Hep C project ·Community Events ·Internet Outreach Anonymous HIV Testing ·Including Hepatitis C and STI’s. ·Free Hepatitis B testing. ·Free Hepatitis A for MSM and IDU ·No Appointment Necessary. Confidential. ·Every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30. Please check our website at archguelph.ca for regular testing updates. Volunteer Opportunities Available

Community Links is a non-profit charitable organization that provides services and programs to individuals from birth to seniors throughout the North Rocky View Region including Airdrie, Beiseker, Crossfield, Irricana, and the surrounding North Rocky View County. Our agency has three principle services; Counselling, Family Resource and Community Development. Each department has an outreach component serving those with barriers who are unable to attend either the Airdrie or Beiseker office. The agency’s Vision of Strong Individuals Strong Families Strong Communities is a testament to our belief that together we can help make a positive difference in the community. Our purpose is to serve and promote the welfare of people in the North Rocky View community and to ensure that all people have access to services, resources, and opportunities they require to promote their well being.

Established in 1987, AKCS is a K-12 private Christian School serving the area of Airdrie, Alberta. Airdrie is located just north of Calgary and both the student body and the staff complement include a number of people who live in Calgary itself. AKCS receives partial funding from Alberta Education but also raises money through Tuition and Charitable Donations. Currently, AKCS has been building a new 57,000 sq ft school in north Airdrie as an additional tool to enhance and promote our Vision and Mission Statement. This new school is being built through the financial support of the members of the school Society and their network, as well as a mortgage.

Small School. Smart Choice. Albert College has offered a challenging, co-education, academic program to both residential and day students since 1857. As a small, international school, the College recognizes and supports its students' individual needs in a structured, academic environment as they prepare for university and college. It is a mandate of the School to teach sound moral values and to develop a spirit of co-operation and understanding. The College embraces these core values: Individuality Teaching Excellence Participation Caring Community Moral and Spiritual Values International Understanding

The Alliance Française is the largest cultural network in the world with more than 1,100 centers and 500,000 students every year. In Canada, our network numbers 9 Alliance Française (Vancouver, Victoria, Ottawa, Toronto, Moncton, Calgary, Edmonton, and Halifax), more than 160 expert teachers and 10,000 students per year. In Vancouver, the Alliance Française of Vancouver has been actively promoting interest in the French language and culture since 1904. We are a non-profit cultural and educational association. It is our mission to foster the appreciation of French and francophone cultures through cultural events and to offer French language courses to all.

In operation for over sixty years in Calgary, Alliance Française offers of Calgary a variety of French educational, training and cultural programs for Francophones, those who wish to learn French or Francophiles who have a love for all things France. AFC owns Calgary's most comprehensive French language library, with a growing range of offerings including books, music and film/video. Children's programs are available as well. Alliance Française of Calgary is associated with the international Alliance Française organization based in France.