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United Way of Sault Ste Marie & district (UWSSM) - through community engagement identified four priority issues; health, employment, poverty, and youth concerns. Working with the non profit and volunteer sector, UWSSM facilitates solutions to these issues, resulting in community impact. UWSSM continues to fund these community priorities through three focus areas: Healthy people, strong communities; From poverty to possibility; and All that kids can be. These three focus areas affect many individuals around us and their need for support continues to grow. Everyday people that are experiencing tough times benefit the most from our services and we have all had tough times at one time or another, we may have just been more fortunate in our lives not to need these services. We fund 48 programs and services offered through 21 member agencies and other community partners. Change starts here. For more information on our programs go to www.ssmunitedway.ca

Vancouver Island Autistic Homes Society (VIAH) was incorporated as a not-for-profit Society and registered as a charitable organization in 1986. The goal of its founders was that the Society would become a vehicle for the development and implementation of residential and vocational programs for adults with autism. From 1986 to 1991, VIAH successfully sponsored five federal job developmental projects, including a successful training program for job coaches who work with people who have autism and other complex mental disabilities. In 1990, the Society opened its first residence for adults. Currently, the Society operates four residences and a family support model home, providing living situations for adults with autism and other challenging behaviours/disabilities.We also act as an information resource to parents, people with autism, schools and other agencies.

MPA Society is a non-profit registered charity founded in 1971 by people experiencing the debilitating effects of mental illness and their supporters. Their purpose was to establish a network of peer support, advocacy, self-help and empowerment at a time when only institutional care and support was available. MPA Society, with its 41 year established history, is a recognized leader in community mental health service program delivery. The Society offers social, vocational, recreational and housing options that support people in their own communities. Please visit our website at www.mpa-society.org for more information.

We are a federally registered, provincially incorporated children's charitable society raising money to support BC’s children with special needs. Since 1965, Variety - The Children's Charity of BC has raised over $140 million and returned it to BC’s special needs children and their community organizations, province wide. This provides funding for over 2000 children’s organizations as well as to families who have a child with special needs.

Noth Okanagan Hospice Society offers services to palliative clients and their loved ones. The Society was incorporated in October 1984. In 1999, residents of the North Okanagan recognized the need for an alternative to hospital admission, when providing care at home was no longer possible. The community realized that the hospital environment was neither appropriate nor cost-effective for palliative clients. Adding residential services to the continuum of care already offered by the Society would provide the home-like choice so desired by clients. After careful consideration, the Society’s Board of Directors decided to build a free-standing six bed Hospice House (expanded to a 12 bed facility in 2008). Fiscal responsibility and being responsive to the needs of the community make Hospice House an extraordinary success in the North Okanagan. The Society is recognized for delivering excellence in palliative care in the North Okanagan.

VHA Health and Home Support was founded in Ottawa in 1955. We are the largest not-for profit agency providing home support services in the city of Ottawa. VHA understands that home is where you want to be. We provide personal care services, and light housekeeping to help maintain the ill, frail or disabled individuals in the comfort of their own home. It is our pleasure to assist you with your health care needs. Whether you require help with an ailing loved one, an aging parent, or are welcoming a new member into your family, we are ready and willing to help.

For over 85 years VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) has provided compassionate 24/7 home care services to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds—at home, in long-term care facilities or in hospitals. From nursing to personal support to homemaking programs, VHA offers complex care and simple comforts to people in Ontario through the dedicated service of over 1,500 professionals. As of July 4, 2009, COTA Health’s Rehabilitation services joined the VHA family to become VHA Rehab Solutions. This newly-minted division offers physiotherapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics and social work services in several regions throughout Ontario. VHA proudly meets national standards of excellence in health care set out by Accreditation Canada and is a founding member agency of United Way Toronto.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing client-centered and community based addiction services. Since 1975, the Thorpe Recovery Centre has helped all walks of life overcome painful addictions and discover happy, fulfilling lives. Operated by the Walter A. "Slim" Thorpe Recovery Centre Society, our wide range of services make us stand out in Western Canada as a forerunner of holistic treatment. We build hope for those suffering with addiction—as well as for their families, friends, and employers. The Thorpe Recovery Centre is a best-practice institution that sets a high standard in addiction treatment in Canada. “Truly exceptional! Cadillac style...My personal counsellor is the most caring in-touch individual that I have known. Beautiful, well kept facility full of kind and compassionate staff. Phenomenal meals along with fun regimented program made a positive light and the best and most rejuvenating experience of my life! Thank you.” –Thorpe Alumni, 2013

Wendat Community Programs provides a range of services for seniors as well as community mental health programs. Services for seniors include affordable supportive housing, assisted living, day program and congregate dining. Wendat also provides Psychogeriatric services to seniors with behavioural challenges. Mobile social work support is available across Simcoe-Muskoka for seniors living alone or with family. Adult Community Mental Health programs include intensive case management, housing services, crisis services, supported employment and social recreation programs. Wendat has been acknowledged as one of the top psychiatric rehabilitation programs worldwide, as well as receiving recognition for its innovative programs for seniors health care. In total, Wendat has received 18 awards of excellence over the past 25 years.

PURPOSE STATEMENT - To solicit, receive, maintain and prudently manage gifts, money and property and allocate grants in support of the charitable activities relating to the mission of the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc. VALUES STATEMENT - The Foundation shall uphold, enhance, support and advance its mission and purpose by: * Treating our constituents, partners and the community with honesty, integrity and respect in a caring, appreciative and professional manner; * Be accountable, transparent and fiscally responsible to our constituents, partners and the community.

The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association provides equine related therapy to over 200 adults and children with various disabilities. The association has a staff of certified riding instructors who are constantly updating their knowledge, a team of 18 therapy horses and ponies as well as over 100 dedicated volunteers.We have recently been able to add a mental health professional as well as an Occupational Therapist to enhance our services.

The YMCA has been a part of life in Northeast Avalon for over 150 years. Our core programs of Employment and Enterprise Services, Children's Services, and Health, Fitness, & Aquatics are offered throughout the Northeast Avalon and serve more than 16,000 people annually. The YMCA is a leading charity that fosters self confidence and a sense of community. We empower people to be the best they can be. All our activities are charitable - a gift to the YMCA helps a child go to day camp, a family access health and recreation programs, or provide accessible childcare. No one is turned away for inability to pay fees.