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The YMCA-YWCA of Greater Victoria celebrated 135 years of operation in 2010. This organization impacts hundreds of families and their children, youth, and seniors every day. One of the most important goals of the Y is to enrich the lives of children and youth in the community,ensuring equal access to Y programs and services for every child regardless of their financial circumstances.

Our Purpose We were founded on the belief that women must take a leadership role in shaping society’s direction in order to achieve equity and equality for all women. To that end, we are part of the oldest and largest women’s social service organization in Canada. We have been providing professional and accessible services for women and their families at the YWCA Edmonton for over 100 years. Our Vision Sees women shaping a world of equality, opportunity and choice. We Are Continuing..... To be strong advocates for women and their families with our events, dedication and services. To create and design environments which will grow, inspire and empower the female leaders of tomorrow. To work tirelessly to not only end but to prevent family violence. AND To improve individuals’ quality of life and the strength of our families by using a holistic approach to our program delivery. www.ywcaofedmonton.org to see Women of Distinction or Walk a Mile in Her Shoes events.

The Abbotsford Hospice Society provides services free of charge to palliative and grieving members of our community. We are a registered, not for profit organization relying largely on donations. We have a beautiful homelike facility with a large welcoming back yard. Our dream was - and is - to build a hospice residence in Abbotsford, for Abbotsford. Services to adults, children and teens include: Grief companioning, support groups, outreach, Respite through our Wellness Centre Program, Volunteer training, Community initiatives, facility and home visiting, Community Christmas day dinner in the Wellness Centre and the Christine Morrison Hospice Residence. FUNdraisers include: dances, golf tournament, hikes and “jam” sessions.

The Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada is a patient-headed, peer support group. It is an incorporated, registered, non-profit organization recognized as such by Canada Revenue Agency. Many individuals who face and undergo removal of acoustic neuromas have questions, concerns and physical and emotional adjustments.

Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC),is a community-based, charitable organization providing HIV-related services to people living with, affected by and at-risk for HIV/AIDS in London and the six surrounding counties. RHAC exists to improve the quality of life for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, reduce the number of new HIV infections and increase community awareness about HIV/AIDS. RHAC is the second-largest AIDS Service Organization outside of Toronto Ontario, and provides free services to over 3,300 individuals.

ACT provides compassionate, proactive services to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Founded in 1983, ACT is a community-based, non-profit organisation that is committed to fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS through innovative prevention and education programmes, support services, and advocacy. ACT does this in a way that serves the needs of men, women, and youth living with HIV/AIDS, and that enhances their independence and dignity. AIDS is not over. Help ACT end it.

A community based AIDS Organization working from a harm reduction approach primarily with People who inject drugs, people with HIV/AIDS Hepatitis C and women's gender issues. Low threshold life skills group, needle exchange program, positive living program, prevention, education and community development programs.

With a mandate to provide services to central and northern Saskatchewan, AIDS Saskatoon has been addressing the local challenge of HIV/AIDS since 1986. We have been at the forefront of the AIDS crisis in Saskatchewan-- providing services for, and advocating on behalf of, those often ignored by other social service agencies. AIDS Saskatoon provides support for persons living with HIV and HCV, their families, friends and loved ones. The 601 Outreach Centre offers social opportunities and a variety of basic needs services. We offer one to one support, as well as advocacy and referrals. Our education programs provide information and training to people from all walks of life, and a toll-free number to provides information about HIV to those who cannot directly access our agency. Saskatchewan is a culturally, racially and socially diverse province: respect and sensitivity to these issues plays a pivotal role in our response to HIV/AIDS.

Nearly one in two Albertans will develop cancer in their lifetime and nearly one in four will be lost to cancer. At the Alberta Cancer Foundation, we intend to change that. Our promise to our donors is progress in cancer research, prevention, treatment and care. Your dollars make a transformational impact right here at home by advancing Alberta’s leading-edge provincial research strategy and the compassionate work of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, the Cross Cancer Institute and Alberta’s 15 other cancer centres. Representing nearly 200,000 donors, the Alberta Cancer Foundation is the number one non-governmental source of funding for cancer research and programs. Last year we invested $23.3 million towards our vision of a cancer-free future. We know something can be done about cancer and we're willing to do it. With you by our side, we can continue pushing for accelerated change, progress and above all, results.

Special Olympics Alberta will provide individuals with an intellectual disability of all ages and abilities, opportunities to realize their full athletic potential, with appropriate training, coaching and competitions, to develop life skills, a healthy body, and self-esteem.

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s Today’s Help, Tomorrow’s Cure Campaign is reaching out to the almost 150,000 Ontarians who have Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD). By 2031 that number will increase by nearly 127%. That means that we will be caring for over 175,000 cases in 2010 and by 2031 there will be over 340,000 cases in the province. Our goal is to help persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, their families and caregivers today, while engaging in research to put an end to this devastating disease. With your support we fund nationwide research to address the psychological and social aspects of AD such as care giving, family support and long-term care as well as biomedical investigations to find causes and treatments. The Alzheimer Society of Ontario helps local chapters deliver services by providing consultation as well as financial and educational support. In addition, we assist in program development, fundraising and supportive public policy.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a non-profit provincial organization dedicated to helping people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, to supporting caregivers, to promoting public awareness, and to funding research into finding the cause and the cure. We help people: By funding medical research to find the cause of this disease, and then the cure; Through our support groups for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and related dementias, and our support groups for caregivers/family members; By providing information and materials about the disease to families, and the general public; By offering additional resources through our lending libraries; By holding public education programs such as information forums, research updates, and advocacy workshops; By creating public awareness and understanding of the disease, and the existence of the Society; and through our Web site located at http://www.alzheimerbc.org. All donations will be acknowledged!