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Inner Winnipeg faces a number of challenges. Not every family or community has access to the same economic opportunities and social supports, or even to the basics that children need to succeed. Impoverished living conditions can result in a number of other challenges like neighbourhood violence, emotional trauma, homelessness, and hunger. Children living in these environments are coping with high stress levels that can impact learning and affect how well they perform in school. Access to education is a serious issue because it affects the quality of life and prospects of children, families, and neighbourhoods. It is a root cause of many other issues including joblessness, crime and violence, poor physical and mental health, and neighbourhood decline. The Westland Foundation believes that post secondary education is critical to the future of the students we support and to the betterment of our society.

ACM Lifting Lives is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music that uses the power of music to improve health and wellbeing — funding music-therapy and music-health programs, running emergency relief for music-industry colleagues (the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund), and supporting programs such as the Lifting Lives Music Camp for people with developmental disabilities.

PfID is the charity that manages the health and education projects initiated by its sister non-profit corporation, Students for International Development (SID).

Yes, You Can Dance! is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of dance. We partner with community organizations, dance professionals, health professionals, and educators to design and provide dance opportunities for senior citizens, individuals with special needs, people with Multiple Sclerosis, and more. In addition, we support research on the impact of dance on our health and well-being.

Established in 2004, the Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education (CFDHRE) is a charitable organization dedicated to furthering dental hygiene research and education initiatives. The Foundation funds meaningful research and education projects that advance the existing body of preventative oral health care knowledge and contribute to the oral health and well being of Canadians. CFDHRE relies on the ongoing generous donations of individuals and organizations.

The Canadian Paediatric Foundation (CPF) was established in 1985 as a charitable organization to help the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) fulfill its mission. Funds raised helped the CPS develop health information for Canadian families, provide education for those caring for children and youth and support advocacy on child health issues. Much has changed since the CPF was founded in 1985. What is unchanged however is our commitment to the health and well-being of children and youth in Canada and abroad. In 2005, the foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary. Part of that celebration included a new name and identity: Healthy Generations: Building a Future for Children and Youth.

The Unlocking Potential (UP) Foundation raises funds for Catholic Family Service (CFS) to help people deal with debilitating issues like poverty, addictions, abuse, mental health and other concerns that stand in the way of living life to its full potential. UP was created in 2009 as a distinct foundation dedicated to “unlocking the potential” of the Calgary community to take part in raising money for innovative, high-impact programs aimed at “unlocking the potential” of vulnerable people to thrive. Humanity above all is our mantra. This means we don’t turn our backs on anyone – from any faith or culture. We treat everyone with love, kindness and respect – just like a member of the family. Fundamentally, we believe in people. And the extraordinary ability within us all to overcome challenges and become successful, caring and contributing members of society.

To facilitate long-term partnerships between Canadian communities and disadvantaged world communities for their mutual transformation. Communities include churches, schools, universities, health teams and others who are partnering with Maria Auxiliadora and Soto communities in the central region of the Dominican Republic. Current projects: 1. T.E.A.R.S. School: preschool to Grade 5 for children in Maria Auxiliadora barrio 2. Soto School: preschool to Grade 4 for Haitian children in Soto community 3. Soto water project: water purification system in Soto community 4. Health Programs: community health programs, school health clinics 5. Camps: camps for children at the TEARS and Soto Schools 6. El Camino Church: support for church in Maria Auxiliadora and their community programs (e.g. food bank) 7. Soto Church: support for church in Soto community and their community programs (e.g. refugees impacted by earthquake in Haiti) 8. Teacher Training at TEARS and Soto Schools

Established in 2000, the Texas Medical Center Orchestra (TMCO) is one of the very few orchestras with its origin in the health professions. Most of the members are health professionals who have a dedication to music that goes beyond their daily occupations. The mission of the orchestra is to provide health care professionals with a high-quality outlet for creative expression through the world of symphonic music; perform regularly at affordable concerts that are open to the public and in an accessible venue; attract a diverse audience by commitments to select popular programming reflecting Houston’s diversity; and bring public attention to, and provide programmatic support for, medically related and/or educational charities. The Texas Medical Center Orchestra is just the right medicine.

The Lethbridge HIV Connection is a non-profit registered charitable organization registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. We are a volunteer driven, community based organization. Our services primarily consist of Client Services: support, education and advocacy for individuals, friends and families living with or affected by HIV or Hepatitis C; Community Development: public awareness, partnership development and forming/changing public policies affecting persons living with HIV/Hep C; and Harm Reduction: with the Community Harm Reduction Network, the Chinook Health Region and several pharmacies, we work to provide collaborative population health approaches to the delivery of Harm Reduction services within the Chinook Health Region.

Objectives: - to advance education of needy children - to alleviate poverty through funding of micro-projects that generate jobs and income. - to improve the health and wellbeing of the vulnerable children and families.

We fulfill this mission by: Providing food and other basic amenities to persons in need. Establishing, operating and maintaining Orphanages, Elementary and High Schools, and Training facilities for persons in need. Improving the quality of drinking water by constructing wells and water treatment, irrigation and sewage treatment systems. Developing and promoting public health by establishing, operating and maintaining Medical Clinics, for the purpose of educating and instructing the public on the prevention of, and curative measures for health problems.