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Established in 1970, the Miriam Foundation supports rehabilitative, vocational, residential services and programs that foster increased socialization and community integration for children and adults living with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders. The Foundation, through the Lou Greenberg association also owns and manages 19 adapted community homes which offer a caring and supportive environment and promote inclusion. The Miriam Foundation also supports educational initiatives of a national scope through its Abe Gold Learning & Research Centre, including conferences and training and a bilingual national web portal (Autism Central). The Miriam Foundation publishes Exceptional Family, a national resource magazine for Parents and caregivers of children with cognitive and physical special needs. The Miriam Foundation also funds the Trampoline Programme, an early intensive therapeutic programme for children with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability.

The Western Regional Hospital Foundation was established in 1987 by a group of concerned citizens who recognized that alternate funding for priority medical equipment was necessary. The Foundation inspires people to partner in achieving the highest quality of healthcare for approximately 80,000 individuals throughout the Western Region of Newfoundland. The Regional Foundation operates on an annual campaign basis, working with the community to raise approximately $500,000 every twelve months. In 27 years the WRH Foundation, with the help of its generous supporters, has succeeded in raising over $10.5 million for the purchase of much-needed medical equipment for the region.

We provide practical and emotional support to Asians living with HIV/AIDS (PHA), their partners, families and friends; develop and maintain PHA wellness and treatment information in Asian languages; provides HIV/AIDS & healthy sexuality educational workshops, peer support, anonymous HIV/AIDS counselling, community education and AIDS awareness activtities; conduct regular volunteer training programs and skills development activities. Services in English and Asian languages including Chinese, Filipino and Vietnamese. All services at ACAS are confidential and free.

The charitable purpose of the Mind Foundation of BC is to raise funds for the programs and services offered by the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS), in addition to funding schizophrenia research. The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1982 by families and friends of people with schizophrenia. Since then, BCSS has grown into a province-wide family support system with 28 Branches, 12 Regional Coordinators, 3 Program Coordinators, 6 Provincial Staff, and close to 1000 members who are dedicated to supporting each other, educating the public, raising funds for research, and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.

The Foundation was formed during the reorganization of health services in Grey-Bruce to ensure that funds received are used exclusively for the benefit of the Southampton Hospital. Since its inception in 1998, the Foundation, through generous gifts from the community has helped raise over $7.2 Million dollars to March 31, 2013. The Southampton site provides health care close to home for approximately 20,000 people from the surrounding communities of Saugeen Shores including Southampton, Port Elgin, Tara, Arran Township, Saugeen First Nations, Amabel Township, Bruce Township and Saugeen Township. During the busy tourist season (May through October), the population of the community doubles to over 40,000. For more information, please see www.smhfoundation.ca

The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts provides support, information and education to people with Alzheimer Disease, families, physicians and health care providers. The Society provides in-home educational sessions, community based support group structures, educational workshops and a resource library. Many volunteers who support the work of the Society may be involved in fundraising events, office support, volunteer visiting and public awareness activities.

The goal of the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation is to connect donor passions with healthcare needs. By working together we enhance the quality of healthcare in our community. You can trust that we are a: 100% local,registered,non-profit charitable organization that is..... 100% dedicated to enhancing Healthcare in Medicine Hat and.... 100% of each dollar donated goes to local healthcare Donors have brought 'Healthcare beyond the Basics'by: - provinding state of the art technology - creating a home like environment for friends and family to recuperate and begin healing -giving back to our community's health Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions by phone at 403-528-8133 or Via e-mail at phr.healthfoundation@albertahealthservices.ca

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are not alone. We would like to help you. We offer: Telephone contact so that we may be able to help with your first confrontation with diagnosis and treatment questions. We do NOT provide medical advice. Mentoring sessions for newly diagnosed patients where discussion takes place with other prostate cancer survivors. Information kits are distributed. Monthly meetings where you can obtain information, attend presentations on prostate cancer topics, and meet with other prostate cancer patients/survivors. Matching of patients so that you can share, hear first hand experiences, and form your own personal support group. A monthly newsletter that describes the Association's activities, events, and reports on interesting medical news.

Victoria Pregnancy Centre provides a safe, confidential environment for clients to explore their options with trained, caring volunteers. Our services include: Pregnancy tests Choices counselling Post abortion recovery Resource information Community presentations Baby supply room All services are free

Sunrise provides a variety of services including information and resources for crisis pregnancy support, post abortion support and family support,’ We also offer an annual Weekend Retreat for the moms, assist our clients in completing their High school education. Our involvement with these clients is not a one time occurrence, rather it is a long term commitment ( often over the course of several years). It is gratifying to see several of our former clients return to serve as volunteers and mentors, wanting to “ give back” to the community”. Our web site is www.sunriseuxbridge.com

The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is a survivor-directed, national network of 225 partner and member groups and hundreds of individuals. CBCN is a national link between all groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer, and represents the concerns of all Canadians affected by breast cancer and those at risk.

The Foundation is largely volunteer driven with a Board of Directors. The Foundation raises funds to purchase equipment for the Hospital by hosting events and through the generous support of donors. Our largest event is the Annual Friends of the Foundation Golf Tournament in June. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our organization.