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The Canadian Association of the Deaf is the oldest national disabled persons group in Canada. It was founded in 1940 by the three regional associations of the Deaf: the Western Canada Association, the Ontario Association and the Eastern Canada Association, with the support of the Montreal Association of the Deaf. The CAD was federally incorporated as a non-profit charitable association in 1948.

Initiatives of Change Association (Canada), also known as IofC, is the Canadian associate of a global network open to people of all nationalities, cultures, religions and beliefs who work toward change locally and globally, starting with change in their own lives. Formerly known as Moral Re-Armament (MRA), this network has been active in Canada as a government registered body since 1944, some 70 years ago. Initiatives of Change is based on the experiences of many people who found that when one is prepared to listen to the deepest thing in his or her own heart, and takes action on those thoughts that measure up to the standards of honesty, purity, unselfishness and love, he or she becomes an agent of change in the family, community, nation and the world. Initiatives of Change focuses on the interaction of people, whether few or many, in homes, small or large groups, personal encounters, training courses, and local or international conferences.

The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo was established in 1985 to support newcomers through programs and events and to foster cross-cultural awareness and understanding. Our vision is one of unity in diversity.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses is a private non-profit social service agency representing seven individual neighbourhood houses and one outdoor centre located throughout the Vancouver Lower Mainland. (A list of individual houses can be found in the Donate Now section under "Funds/Designation"). The society has been in existence in British Columbia since 1894 serving the ever changing needs of a variety of diverse neighbourhoods and communities. We endeavor to provide a warm and friendly place where people of all ages and nationalities come together to meet the needs of their neighbourhood and play an active role in making their communities better places to live healthy, full lives. We welcome and encourage you to donate either globally to the Association of Neighbourhood Houses or individually to any one of our member units.

Our objectives are: - to assure parents that there are other families in similar circumstances who can provide support - to promote awareness for people with Down syndrome on the part of educators, medical professionals, educators and the community - to provide encouragement and support for people with Down syndrome so they will participate in all aspects of community life - to advocate for acceptance and opportunities for persons with Down syndrome in the community.

JFAO is a charitable organization established in 1944, originally with the support of the rural extension branch of the Ontario gov't, with a membership of approximately 10,000 at its peak. Today JFAO is funded solely through support of members, donors & sponsors, including our Diamond Level partners Dairy Farmers of Ontario, OFA, & Scotiabank. Anyone wishing to re-establish a JF club in their area or learn how to join an existing club should contact the JFAO office through membership@jfao.on.ca or 519-780-JFAO. The only requirements are that club members age 15-29 participate in a basic program of leadership development and community service. Information on the benefits of sponsoring JFAO programs can be obtained from our website. A copy of the 2007 JFAO Annual Report is available on our website www.jfao.on.ca More information on the history of JFAO is available in Biesenthal, Linda. “A Rural Legacy: the history of the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario.” JFAO, Guelph: 1981

The Shining Through Centre is located in a historic home in Woodbridge and is regarded as one of the premier sites in Ontario for support for children with Autism.

PASAN formed in 1991 as a grassroots response to the AIDS crisis in the Canadian prison system. Today, we are the only organization in Canada exclusively providing HIV/AIDS education, support and advocacy to prisoners, ex-prisoners, young offenders and their families.

Village Eulogia is a community for families with children with special needs. We offer day programs and training workshops througout the year, and an annual summer camp, Camp Eulogia.