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The IOOF Seniors Home is a non-profit charitable organization currently operating several facilities located in Barrie, Ontario. The Organization provides a continuum of care for seniors aged 60 years and over from totally independent living to supportive housing, rent-geared-to-income housing and long-term care. The IOOF has been serving the needs of seniors in Ontario for over 100 years. The IOOF Seniors Homes Inc. is committed to serving seniors through the development of new and innovative concepts in support programs, health care services and housing initiatives. The Best Care for Seniors Campaign is to raise $6 million for the rebuilding of the long-term care facility. All donations will benefit this important effort. The new 96-bed wing is now open.

Vancouver Island Autistic Homes Society (VIAH) was incorporated as a not-for-profit Society and registered as a charitable organization in 1986. The goal of its founders was that the Society would become a vehicle for the development and implementation of residential and vocational programs for adults with autism. From 1986 to 1991, VIAH successfully sponsored five federal job developmental projects, including a successful training program for job coaches who work with people who have autism and other complex mental disabilities. In 1990, the Society opened its first residence for adults. Currently, the Society operates four residences and a family support model home, providing living situations for adults with autism and other challenging behaviours/disabilities.We also act as an information resource to parents, people with autism, schools and other agencies.

Cheshire is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1978 to address the housing and attendant service needs of people with physical disabilities in the London area. We currently provide services in five counties: Elgin, Huron, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth and in the City of London. Cheshire is a member of Leonard Cheshire International Foundation's family of services. Consumers receive attendant services or live in supportive housing on a long-term basis, often for many years, as long as attendant outreach or supportive housing continues to meet their needs. Cheshire currently operates one group home and three Supportive Housing Programs in London; one in St. Thomas, one in Stratford and one in Woodstock. We also offer Attendant Outreach Services to people in their own homes in all five counties and in London.

Our vision is to alleviate direct and financial barriers to individuals with neurological, physical and behavioural disabilities. Through the provisions of programs and services, equipment and supplies, and extra curricular educational, recreational and cultural activities, we can enhance the quality of life, access and opportunity.

Shelter for abused women and children.

The Society manages transitional and slower stream residences, supported apartments, as well as community support programs in B.C. Our “Steps to Independence” model of service delivery has a proven track record of successfully re-integrating survivors back into the community. Since 1984 hundreds of survivors and their families have benefited from these services. The Society is also a member of a Global Alliance (Leonard Cheshire International) of services for people with disabilities that operates in 53 countries.