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Opera Atelier is a world leader in the rediscovery and revitalization of period opera and ballet, particularly works from the Baroque era. Through their historically informed productions, Founding Co-Artistic Directors Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg seek to provide a thrilling theatrical experience for modern audiences. OA's productions are performed with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra on period instruments, and incorporate music, dance and theatrical staging with strong production values. Based in downtown Toronto, OA produces twice a year at the historic Elgin Theatre in the heart of the city’s theatre district. The company is also in high demand internationally, and tours extensively in support of its mandate. OA is dedicated to the education of youth and young artists, and offers a robust slate of education, enrichment and outreach opportunities that engage and educate new and existing audience members of all ages, particularly youth.

Mediation Services is a leader in conflict resolution and restorative justice. When people are in conflict, we help explore positive outcomes through our three core programs: Community Resolution Centre: for individuals and communities in conflict -- with a neighbour, a family member, or somebody else. Restorative Action Centre: For victims and offenders in criminal cases -- when one person has committed a crime against another. Resolution Skills Centre: for individuals and workplaces to develop skills in mediation, conflict resolution and leadership.

Puppets-on-the-Go is a crate rental program with age appropriate activities tied to art, social studies, language arts and even math curriculum. The process is made easy as educators are supplied with clear instructions, materials and samples for their student’s creative process. The art-based activities initiate cooperation and discussion for the many learning styles in their classrooms. And the end result is a performance to be proud of. “My students responded really positively and were motivated to create their own show.” The production “Pigs in a Canoe and other Watery Stories” features stories about water, from the mysteries of the deep-sea tube-worms to the transportation of pigs on the Red River in 1817. Fun and thought provoking for all ages, touring communities all year long. WP Puppet Theatre also facilitates Puppet Power, the biennial international conference that brings together artists, educators and therapists to look at the power of puppetry beyond performance.

Emmanuel College was founded at Prince Albert in 1879. An Act of the Dominion Parliament established and incorporated the college as "The University of Saskatchewan" in 1883. When the provincial government established its own university in Saskatoon in 1909, Emmanuel College moved to that city and, while retaining its university status, relinquished its charter title to the new university taking as its new name, The University of Emmanuel College. St. Chad's College was established in Regina in 1907, where it continued its work until 1964,; the year it amalgamated with Emmanuel College. Together they formed the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, continuing as an affiliate college of the University of Saskatchewan.

St. Leonard’s Society of Canada is a membership-based, charitable organization dedicated to community safety.

To encourage scientific literacy throughout Alberta, ASN brings students and teachers together with trusted experts who share their real-life knowledge and experiences in a live, interactive format. We specialize in unique face-to-face interactions between volunteer scientists, engineers and technologists, and Alberta teachers and students. Due to support from the Government of Alberta and generous donors, most of our programs are offered to schools at no cost.

The Stettler Public Library is popular and versatile. The library received an unprecedented number of visitors over the past year--more than 68,000 people. As a result of changing community needs and this success as an educational and gathering space, the Stettler Public Library is being renovated and expanded. The renovations will allow us to offer more services and programming in an updated, more hospitable setting. We are asking you to consider a donation to enhance our collections, equipment, and facilities in order to make the renovated space the best it can be for the children, adults, and seniors in Stettler and the County of Stettler. We are grateful for your support and will recognize all donors on the SPL’s website. Major donors will be recognized on a donor wall near the entrance of the library. We appreciate the support you have given us in the past and hope we can benefit from your generosity again. Together we are transforming lives through literacy.

The Burns Bog Conservation Society was established in 1988 by a concerned group of citizens. They, along with other members of the community, successfully stopped a major development. The founders realized they had won the battle but not the war to protect Burns Bog. The Society has a credible reputation as the voice of Burns Bog and is committed to educating people of the ecological and economic benefits of Burns Bog and other peatlands globally and how they affect our quality of life. Burns Bog is the only estuarine raised peat bog found in a Mediterranean climate. It is located in Delta, British Columbia. The Society conducts field trips, public tours, holds summer day camps, produces educational material. It hosts special events such as International Bog Day and Jog for the Bog. The Society builds and maintains the boardwalks in the Delta Nature Reserve. The Society receives no funding from the United Way, the Corporation of Delta or Metro Vancouver.

Established in 1965, Street Haven was one of the first shelters for women in Toronto. We are dedicated to providing help and support to women in need. We serve women who are abused, homeless, socially isolated and those living in poverty as well as women who come from abusive situations or have mental health, alcoholism and/or addiction challenges. We provide emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, a drop-in centre & food program, addiction case management, residential addictions programs, education programs and recreational/social opportunities. Women who use our services find ways to improve the quality of their lives.

Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) is a non-profit charitable organization and is the provincial Branch of our national organization, Canadian Parents for French. We have numerous local Chapters across the province that carry out activities that support French as a second language (FSL) learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

2010-2011 marks New West Theatre's twenty-first season! Reaching this special occasion is a demonstration of the passion of two sets of people: the theatre artists who have invested their boundless imagination and commitment into every production, as well as the audience members who have been beyond generous with their applause and support over the past two decades.

April 1, 2011 Brain Care Centre was formed as a result of an amalgamation of the Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society (NABIS) founded 1983/07/07 and the Edmonton Brain Injury Relearning Society (EBIRS)founded in 1991/04/17. BCC provides: service coordination, community rehabilitation, support - both group and individual counseling, advocacy, education and prevention to those impacted by brain injury. There is an active supported volunteer program. All are welcome to become members by completing a membership form available on the website: www.braincarecentre.com and by making a donation. A quarterly newsletter is published by BCC. Annual events, donations, grants, contracts and other support sustains the important work of the society.