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Rosalie Hall has been serving Toronto communities since 1914. Over 2500 young mothers and children are served each year. In Canada, approximatley 33,000 adolescents become preganant each year. In Toronto alone, reported rates of childhood abuse in pregnant adolescents are as high as 52% for sexual abuse, 74% for physical abuse and 78% for emotional abuse.(Study by Uiversity of Toronto & The Hospital for Sick Kids in collabration with Rosalie Hall) Rosalie Hall, together with our supporters aim to break intergenerational cycles of abuse and poverty, that often lead to a young mother's present situation. Rosalie Hall provides its services with compassion and non-judgment. We hope to educate others on the great needs of these vulnerable young families. We recognize the harsh realities that instability, abuse, violence, and poverty have on fragile lives and provide our programs and services to address the complex lives of many of the young parents served.

In 1976, Metro Toronto Legion Village welcomed its first 14 residents. It was renamed Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care in 2003 in honour of one of its founders. Over 600 residents have called it home. The centre is built on two floors, in the shape of a cross. It has 50 rooms, 100 beds, and provides long-term care for married couples or single residents. We also welcome Silver Cross Mothers, mothers of veterans who have died in combat. The average age of our residents is 82. The centre is a complete community. It has lounges, reading areas, arts and crafts rooms, a therapeutic swimming pool, a bar and a gift shop. Residents can get their hair done in the beauty salon, attend meals in the dining room, and find solace in the chapel. In addition to management staff, the Centre’s team of professionals includes Registered Nurses, a Medical Director, a Dietitian, a Physiotherapist, a Social Worker, a Massage Therapist and many more.

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation raises funds for priority medical equipment and special projects at Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital — Vancouver Island's largest and most comprehensive health care facilities. The generosity of our donors helps us contribute to better patient care, faster diagnosis and more efficient treatment for the more than 765,000 residents these hospitals serve. Every year, Victoria Hospitals Foundation purchases hundreds of important pieces of diagnostic and treatment equipment that make a real difference in every patient’s daily life and quality of care. The Victoria Hospitals Foundation is the leading healthcare charity on Vancouver Island. Together with our community, we have raised nearly $97 million for our hospitals since 1989. For more information about how giving makes us all better, visit www.victoriahf.ca. * formerly Greater Victoria Hospitals FDN

St Michael’s Homes provides two programs within its rehabilitative homes serving a total of 75 individuals in four residential settings, all located in the City of Toronto. OUR PROGRAM VALUES We treat all individuals with respect and dignity. We believe that abstinence will increase overall quality of life. We know that recovery and an improved overall quality of life is possible. Your recovery plan will be driven by you and focused on your strengths. We value and are guided by the Catholic Social Teachings. We believe that peer-support and connection with community and society are a vital part of recovery.

Our services include: early childhood services, family resource programs, child and youth mental health, services for special needs children, school support, youth alcohol and drug, adult alcohol and drug, family advancement and support, adult mental health counselling, mental health housing, referral and resource, emergency mental health response, mental health consumer support, seniors wellness, victim services, youth residence, community living day program, food bank, recycling depot, and an indoor climbing wall.

Nestled in a peaceful setting near Riley Park in northwest Calgary is The Salvation Army Agapè Hospice. It is a home away from home for the terminally ill, offering people a place where they can die with dignity. It is also a place that echoes with the hope of life. Compassionate and professional care is the backbone of the hospice. The philosophy: caregiving is most effective when residents, health professionals, volunteers, and family work as a team. Teamwork is what makes Agapé special. Since The Salvation Army opened the hospice in 1992, thousands of individuals, including families and friends, have benefited from the nursing and spiritual care, family support, pain management, and bereavement services that Agapé Hospice offers.

Ottawa Grace Manor is a full service, provincially funded charitable long term care facility.

The Lung Association, Manitoba is a member of the Canadian Lung Association, which has been working to improve the lung health of Canadians for over 100 years. We are a non-profit, registered health organization that relies on donations from the public to fund our activities. We are the premier source of lung health information and initiatives in Manitoba. Our efforts are focused on lung disease education & management, tobacco cessation & prevention, improved air quality & environment, tuberculosis and occupational health services. The Lung Association has two offices to serve the province of Manitoba. Please contact the branch nearest you. Winnipeg - 629 McDermot AVE, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6 Phone 774-5501 Fax 772-5083 e-mail: info@mb.lung.ca Brandon - 940 Princess AVE, Brandon, MB R7A 0P6 Phone 725-4230 Fax 726-5800 e-mail: westman@mb.lung.ca

Accountability We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners and, most of all, children. Ambition We are demanding of ourselves and our colleagues, set high goals and are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for children. Collaboration We respect and value each other, thrive on our diversity, and work with partners to leverage our global strength in making a difference for children. Creativity We are open to new ideas, embrace change, and take disciplined risks to develop sustainable solutions for and with children. Integrity We aspire to live to the highest standards of personal honesty and behaviour; we never compromise our reputation and always act in the best interests of children.

A Safe and Protected Environment The shelter maintains a confidential address. Twenty-four Hour Crisis Intervention The shelter offers a 24 hour crisis line and is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A TTY line is available. Emergency Accommodation and Room and Board 27 beds are available for women and children. Meals, clothing and basic necessities are also provided Counselling Services for Abused Women Supportive counseling is available to women while they reside at the shelter. Staff and volunteers provide options and alternatives to aid women in making choices. An in-house support group meets weekly, offering an opportunity to discuss and learn more about abuse issues. Children’s Program Child and youth workers provide support to children & teenagers who come to the shelter with their mothers...many of whom have witnessed violence in the home. Child Witness Groups Assistance and support to children (Mom and Me Abuse Free)

The Alzheimer Society of Montreal provides referral, counselling, therapeutic activity, education, and information services on the Island of Montreal in order to fulfill its mission. All of its programs and services are founded on the values of quality, collaboration, engagement, communication, responsibility, ethics, and responsiveness, and on a person-centred approach. A not-for profit organization, the ASM was founded in 1981, and serves the territory of the Island of Montreal. It is funded entirely by the generosity of its many donors.

Established in 1985, the Eastern Township Alzheimer Society is a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies and Alzheimer Society of Canada. The SAE offers services such as support groups, rest, training sessions for family, speech groups, group activities, telephone support and individual and family meetings, in both French and English in the 7 RMC's of the Eastern Townships.