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Founded in 1985, AboutFace promotes and enhances mental and emotional well-being of individuals with facial differences and their families through peer and social support, information, educational and experiential programs, and public awareness. We serve children, adults and families affected by facial differences both congenital and acquired; health care, social service, and dental professionals; and educators across Canada and around the world. We invite you to join our community of support! Key AboutFace Programs and Services Include: -Newborn CARES Program - Facing It Together -Camp Trailblazers for Youth ages 10 to 18 -Adult and Parent Monthly Support Telephone Workshop Series -Peer Support, Networking & Connections -Adult Retreat for affected individuals 24 years old and older -Elementary School Programs to help educators teach about differences, acceptance with openness and respect -Leadership & Life Skills Retreat for young adults ages 19 to 24

To entertain, challenge and uplift our communities through the power of live theatre. To this end, we seek national caliber excellence in four areas: the arts, education, community health, and civic responsibility.

OUT Saskatoon Inc. welcomes and provides services to all people however they choose to define themselves in terms of sexual and gender identity, firm in our understanding that homophobia and heterosexism have an impact on the health and well-being of all in our society. We see our work as including but not restricted to: education, support and improved access to health services. The programs and services we offer include: operation of a 1-800 information and peer counselling line, a resource library and drop-in centre, support programs for specific target groups including transgender persons, youth, as well as social programming as requested by our community. We provide educational outreach to professionals and students in high schools, colleges and universities, health care and social services agencies as well as the LGBTT community and the larger community.

The purpose of the foundation is to support programs which advance the widest ranging community improvements in such areas as arts and culture, health and social services, heritage preservation, community facilities and programs, education, sports and recreation.

Our vision is to help people improve the quality of their life and find relief from ongoing muscle and joint pain by bringing health professionals, pain sufferers and researchers together to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Our holistic approach gives young mothers a new start. In a supportive, caring atmosphere, young mothers between the ages of 15 and 21 can complete their high school education while developing strong parenting skills and building life skills for a brighter future. Their children benefit from a licensed early child development program in Youville Centre's bright,child-friendly facility. Support services include: Breakfast & Lunch Programs Parenting Programs Co-operative Education Career Counselling Food Bank Services Links to Housing Assistance Addictions & Mental Health counselling Lifestyle courses for credit: Leadership, Self-Esteem, Nutritional Advice, Resiliency & Self Advocacy, Financial Literacy and Fitness Programs Donations Swap Shop Transportation Support Medical & Dental Clinics Learning Coach Program “I truly believe that my time at Youville provided me with a great opportunity to be successful in my future as a young mom.” ~ Clarissa, 1996

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is a national charitable organization that serves as an enduring tribute to the Canadian men and women who, now and in the past, have contributed to the understanding of disease and the improved health and well being of people everywhere.

4-H is an organization of leaders building leaders. Approximately 6000 youth 6-21 years of age, and a grass roots network of 1800 trained, screened volunteers pledge their Head, Heart, Hands and Health as members of community-based clubs. The Cloverbud Program includes youth 6-8 years old. With projects encompassing agriculture, food, health and the environment, 4-H Ontario's "Learn To Do By Doing" clubs, camps and conferences have a successful 98 year history in developing competence, confidence, connection, character and caring within rural and urban youth.

By focusing on the development of communities and families, KANPE addresses the diverse needs of the Haitian people: health, nutrition, education, financial independence and assistance. KANPE is combining its expertise with that of other organizations that have proven themselves in the field, such as Partners in Health (Zanmi Lasanté), which specializes in free healthcare for the underprivileged, and Fonkoze, which is dedicated to helping impoverished families achieve financial independence. KANPE is pooling its efforts with its partners’ to create a new comprehensive program designed to assist and support Haitian society’s most vulnerable populations in their fight for a better future.

Founded in 1982, ASLM offers a wide range of programs and services designed for individuals with dementia, their family and caregivers, health professionals, and the general public. At ASLM, both the individual and the family are provided with support upon diagnosis and throughout the disease process.

We are a collaborative, inner-city Winnipeg, 9-site community outreach organization especially reaching marginalized women/families expecting a baby or parenting a baby to 1 year. Health & nutrition from the start are encouraged by welcoming, interactive, practical educational groups and one-on-one support. Healthy low-cost snacks, ready-to-cook Meal Bags for $1.50, childminding at groups, milk coupons (as financially needed), language interpreting at 1 location, & access to friendly nurse, dietitian or outreach workers are offered. Results include: Prevention of low birth weight (LBW) babies, Prevention of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Increased breastfeeding and increased protective health factors for babies Increased nutritional and health knowledge Identifying failure to thrive babies Improved parent confidence, knowledge, skills Supported by the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Healthy Child Manitoba as well as by donations & sales of educational posters.

Pan Am Clinic optimizes health outcomes by leading in the delivery of ambulatory musculoskeletal (MSK) patient care supported by innovative research and education. Pan Am Clinic promotes healthy living in the community by working to keep people mobile and active.