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We believe in the principles of Accessibility, Equity and Full Participation.

Art with a Heart Inc. is dedicated to using the arts to assist and empower people in various situations of need through multidisciplinary projects and programs. We strive to recognize the uniqueness of the individual while building relationship, creativity, confidence, and self worth in an inclusive environment. Through various programs we encourage team building and develop synergy allowing participants to explore and express their creative spirit. We aspire to challenge, encourage and equip these individuals to join in and build community. Art With A Heart Inc. desires to form relationships within existing support networks through places like mental health centres, substance abuse centres, seniors homes etc., adding on to the existing social services presently provided with a new vehicle of expression, and life skill enhancement.

The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) is a non-profit organization providing critical comprehensive services to infected and affected HIV+ children and their caregivers. Our programs are efficient, promoting self-reliance and sustainability. Since 2005, in collaboration with our in-country partners, we have served tens of thousands of families in some of the most underserved and marginalized communities in Africa. Our areas of impact include: medical support, livelihoods, educational support and emergency relief. Currently, AFCA is transforming lives in Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Springboard Centre provides life opportunities for adults facing developmental and physical challenges. Within our service exists a diverse, qualified team of staff members who create innovative, individualized activities for our clientele. Each Springboard client plays a part in the creation of his or her own schedule of activities. Springboard Centre offers services to adults with moderate to severe development disabilities who may also have mild to moderate behavioral challenges.

The Provincial Office of YWAM Alberta oversees the ministry activities of our YWAM locations in Alberta. These locations include three training centres where Canadian and International youth receive Biblical instruction in missions and take that cross culturally on 2-3 month field assignments. There is also mission mobilization work in Edmonton and Calgary and a church planting effort among the local Vietnamese people.

Riders in the CARD program utilize horseback riding skills to achieve therapeutic and athletic goals. CARD provides a uniquely wide variety of classes within our program. This allows us to provide exceptional service to children and adults with a broad range of disabilities. Therapeutic horseback riding is medically recognized, and proven, to benefit children and adults with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability. CARD offers 4 different types of classes, each unique to the riders’ different goals. The 4 programs are Hippotherapy, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Adapted Sport.

The Victoria Society for Children with Autism (VSCA) supports children with autism and their families in a number of ways. We have monthly meetings where members can get a chance to talk with other parents, hear the occasional guest speaker, and sign out books, DVD’s, OT equipment and educational materials from our lending library. Through our newsletter, you’ll find out about the latest happenings at VSCA and in the Victoria area. There is also a small pool of respite funding available to our members. VSCA holds several workshops each year on autism-related topics - these already-inexpensive events are available at a reduced price to our members, and are always held here in Victoria. VSCA holds social events to allow families to meet one another in a supportive and understanding environment. We offer a range of activities so there are events that will appeal to children of all ages, and give them a chance to form friendships with peers sharing similar interests.

The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation serves all men, women and children living with HIV or AIDS in Toronto, the largest HIV/AIDS population in Canada. We provide direct and practical services that help people living with HIV or AIDS meet their basic needs. Since our founding in 1987, we have grown to become Canada's largest direct service provider for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our services include a weekly food bank, a weekly meal delivery program, financial assistance for uninsured medical costs, HIV treatment information and short-term access to HIV medication, among many others.

We are one of only 5 schools in Canada that trains guide dogs for the blind. We are the second organization in the country to train dogs specifically for children with autism. We also train service dogs for people with a variety of physical challenges such as cerebral palsy, spinal chord injuries and more. Unique to Dogs with Wings is our in home training program. Our mobility trainers travel to the client's home to establish routines of home, work and school. We are the only school that trains this way, all others have the client travel to the school and live in residence for up to 28 days.