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Big Sisters of Ottawa Carleton and Big Brothers of Ottawa were agencies in Ottawa that provided adult friends and mentors to girls and boys in need in order to enable them to achieve their full potential as young men and women. Studies have shown that mentoring is the most effective way of helping a youngster deal positively with the challenges of growing up. For almost 30 years, these two agencies operated side by side in the Greater Ottawa Area. Now, we are one organization, with an aim to improve service delivery, expand the number of children we serve and present a more coherent face to clients, funders and the general public alike.

Provides mentorship to children through individual and/or group activities.

Birch Bay Ranch is a camp and retreat facility offering positive life experiences, valuable learning and memories to cherish for a lifetime. Birch Bay Ranch is a place for children and youth to learn independence, to deal with problems, to meet new friends, to realize their potential, and to learn positive life skills. We are located approximately 30 minutes east of Edmonton, Alberta.

We are a vibrant inclusive United Church in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Interserve is a international fellowship of Christian professionals. Founded in 1852, we use our nation-building skills by providing technical and humanitarian assistance in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Interserve is a member in good standing with the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC).

Oak Bay High School is a part of the Greater Victoria School District. At present, the school enrolls about 1150 students in grades 9 - 12. Oak Bay High School is dedicated to the growth and development of informed citizens whose contributions to the world are tempered with respect, understanding and tolerance. We have developed a culture of excellence, innovation and student leadership over the decades. Our philosophy, programming and professional development are based on five educational pillars of excellence: Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, Community Leadership and Philanthropy.

Bow Cliff Seniors (BCS) has been serving the seniors in south west Calgary, Alberta, since 1976. As a nonprofit charitable organization, BCS is dedicated to helping isolated seniors live with dignity and respect by addressing an ever-increasing need for services which will meet their needs by implementing the following mandate: * continue to excel in services offered to seniors in the community * enhance seniors' autonomy and independence * strengthen networks with government and social agencies * improve the quality of life and health for seniors

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island is a regional child and youth serving organization. Specializing in early childhood and school aged development, our organization provides a wide range of quality child-care and enrichment programs that are innovative and fun. We deliver our programs and services in the Central Vancouver Island region in partnership with families, the community and other agencies.

Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria is a youth serving organization which prides itself on the delivery of innovative programs and services that reach out to children, youth and their families. Open to all, we are especially cognizant of the multitude of economic and social challenges many families face. Through a wide variety of innovative initiatives - from after-school and evening social, educational and recreational programming to providing help to families through self-help support groups like Parents Together; from our Youth Leadership program to school-based youth and family counselling - Boys and Girls Club Services staff show kids and families they care and they are there to help. Our programs have evolved far beyond the traditional “drop-ins” to include specialized services for specific sectors of “at risk” youth.

The Core Values we ascribe to in our dealins with children, youth, familt, and the community define our reason for being and are the standard against which all Boys & Girls Clubs services will be measured. * Inclusion & Opportunity * Respect & Belonging * Empowerment * Collaboration * Speaking Out

The Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin was established in 1988 as a society along with Big Brothers/Big sisters as a much-needed affordable community based service for children, youth and families in the City of Wetaskiwin and area. Sharing the same facility, the Wetaskiwin Youth Centre, the Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin are members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. Under the direction of our own volunteer Board of Directors we are responsible for all our own fundraising but follow the guidelines for program and service delivery set out by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The Club programs focus on four key areas essential to healthy child development: Physical Activity, Health and Safety; Leadership, Growth and Empowerment; Learning and Career Development; Community Service

For 75 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary have carried on a tradition of helping young people to discover, develop and achieve their full potential as adults, citizens and leaders, by engaging them in activities that challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits and nurture their self-esteem. Our safe, caring club environments and enriching programs have enabled many young Calgarians to play, learn and develop valuable skills for life.