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The Perth and District Food Bank is a non-profit, community-run agency. We help families in our community by providing a three day emergency supply of food so that they do not go hungry. Mainly with financial assistance and donations of food and services from our community. The Food Bank is run by a volunteer Board of Directors with one part time staff person and a team of 45 volunteers handling the day-to-day operations. We keep our overhead low and make the best use of every dollar donated. People who come to the Food Bank are welcomed and treated as neighbours. We know that it is not easy to ask for help.

Lupus is a life altering and potentially life-threatening auto-immune disease for which there is no cure. In an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system (which normally protects and defends the body against disease and illness) becomes overactive, often attacking healthy tissues of the body. It can affect any organ or system. The resultant inflammation can be destructive as well as debilitating. In Ontario, we have increased the number of support centres and assisted volunteers who have helped many people with lupus share information and education to better manage their disease. Lupus Ontario knows that there are not enough specialized physicians to give adequate care to people living with lupus. To address this, we financially support two fellowships that educate in the optimum treatment of people living with lupus. We continue to drive awareness through advocacy, written articles, media releases, PSAs and our updated website. We support research; RESEARCH BRINGS US HOPE

The International Association for Infants and Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders operates the Montreal Autism Centre which provides state-of-the-art assessment and treatment services to young children with ASD, training and education workshops, outreach services for mainstream integration, as well as research opportunities. We are equipped with secure videoconferencing technology to reach remote geographical areas.

The mission of the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County is to improve the quality of life of persons who are impacted by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. We provide support to a rapidly growing number of families dealing with dementia. With over 400 families being currently served, our ability to meet their needs depends heavily on the generosity of donors in the community. Our services include individual and group support and coping strategies, for persons with dementia, their families and their caregivers, public awareness, supporting research, and advocating for improved dementia care services.

At present, we serve over 700 clients and their families in the Brooks and County of Newell area on a monthly basis. Clients have access to a food hamper every 6 weeks and fresh bread and produce every 2 weeks based on their needs.

Community Support Services of Niagara is a volunteer based not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive client-driven community support services to help seniors and adults with disabilities live independently in their own homes. CSSN staff feels that their daily work is meaningful; impacts those in the community and allows our clients to live their lives to the fullest. Services include: Homemaking, Meals on Wheels, Lunch Out, Transportation, Friendly Visiting, Phone Chat, Home Maintenance & Repair, Safety at Home.

Year round fundraising efforts raise money to support The Benevolent Fund, Life Enhancement activities for our residents, and the implementation of The Courtyard Community; a transformation from a health model to a social model, changing the culture of elder care in Ontario.

The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society is the only non-profit organization in Richmond that provides HIV/AIDS support and prevention/awareness services.

The Mission Hospice Society has been providing care and support to the dying and bereaved in the community, hospital and long-term care homes since 1985. Programs and services are provided in people's homes, hospital, long-term care facilities and the Christine Morrison Hospice.

The Kids with Cancer Society strongly believes that comprehensive family centered programs are essential to effectively treat children with cancer. Programs and services provided by the Society support the following: - Children between the ages of 0 - 17 - Residents of Northern Alberta and N.W.T. - Siblings of children with cancer - Childhood cancer survivors - Bereaved families - The childhood cancer medical community

The Fragile X Research Foundation of Canada is dedicated to raising awareness of and funding research for Fragile X Syndrome – the most common inherited form of mental impairment in the world. While Fragile X individuals have a normal life expectancy, most will need support and care for their entire lives – a key reason why a cure is so imperative.

Community Concerns for the Medically Fragile (CCMF) is a volunteer-driven group dedicated to meeting the needs of medically fragile children and young adults in the Sarnia-Lambton community. Moreover, we strive to assist families with medically fragile children/young adults in their day-to-day challenges, both financially and emotionally, and to raise public awareness about the unique characteristics of the individuals we represent. Our goal is to support medically fragile children and young adults, while recognizing their uniqueness, and their rights to dignity and quality of life. We use the term "medically fragile" to refer to individuals requiring 24-hour medical supervision and intervention, due to conditions such as cererbal palsy, severe epilepsy, paraplegia, etc. These individuals may be technologically dependent, as well as mentally and/or physically challenged.