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York West Active Living Centre (YWALC) is a community based resource centre for persons 55 years of age and older. Our vision is to promote, encourage and support healthy, independent living. At YWALC, we understand your active lifestyle and strive to maintain a wide range of leisure, fitness, educational, health and wellness and recreation that work for you. The Centre is a member based organization with leadership provided by a Board of Directors, all of whom are volunteers. The Centre employs qualified program instructors and other support staff. There is a high level of volunteer involvement that aids the Centre in accomplishing its aims. Our membership and activities reflect the diverse population of our community. Ongoing community partnerships keep us informed of the changes that affect our members and the community. As a registered charity,YWALC issues charitable tax receipts for donations over $20.00.

The Canadian Pugwash Group is the national affiliate of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, an international organization, awarded the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, together with its founder Sir Joseph Rotblat. Canadian Pugwash participates annually in the international conference, and the Pugwash Council. Education on global security, in a broad sense, is the mandate of Canadian Pugwash, carried out by sponsoring meetings and workshops to foster informed discussion, for the purpose of providing information and insights which can be useful in the formation of government policy. Canadian Pugwash sponsored or co-sponsored: “Pugwash, Parliamentarians and Political Will: Advancing the Agenda for Abolition” [Pugwash, NS, ] “Arctic Nuclear Weapon Free Zone-”Why Now?"[Berlin] Expert Roundtables“Freshwater", Food&&Population", "Managing with No-Growth", "Energy&Climate Change","Securing peace in Space"[Toronto] "Towards a Nuclear Weapons Convention" {Ottawa}

Started in 1978, City Farmer has watched "urban agriculture" move out onto the world stage as a major player in community development. Whether it is a hobby allotment garden in Canada or a family's commercial plot in Zimbabwe, the focus of policy makers is shifting towards the benefits of growing food in urban areas. City Farmer began as a small newspaper reaching a local population here in Vancouver, BC. Now we are the largest provider of urban agriculture information in the world due to the success of our popular web site. Reaching people in 200 countries, City Farmer's web site answers questions about growing food in the city. As well, our organic Demonstration Garden in Vancouver is a centre for research and education about environmental initiates in urban areas. Our staff reach thousands of people through personal contact and media outreach.

Upstream provides a choice of ongoing flexible support services, via generic mental health case management and family focused case management models. In addition, limited permanent affordable housing options are available to individuals afflicted with serious and persistent mental illness in order to assist with optimum functioning in the community. Upstream provides ongoing recreational group activities to its consumers which are designed to decrease stigmatization and increase social networking opportunities. Emphasis is placed on reducing isolation, increasing educational/vocational opportunities, activities of daily living. Currently, a Youth Mental Health Case Management Program is being internally funded based on feedback from the community and our success with this population during the pilot phase of the initiative. The majority of our fundraising efforts are aimed at ensuring the fiscal viability of this successful Youth Program. Please give generously.

We are the Central Alberta Refugee Effort, part of Red Deer’s Immigrant Centre. For over 30 years we have been here to help new immigrants and refugees adjust to their new life in Central Alberta and become valued members of our welcoming community. We offer the following services: - Settlement Support in Schools and Library - ESL (English as Second Language) Classes - Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA) Testing - Connecting Newcomers Program - Translation & Interpretation Services - Immigrant Family, Senior and Youth Support Programs - Volunteer Support Programs - Cross Cultural Communication and Cultural Awareness Training

the Islamic Circle of North America was a response to the growing need for a supportive Muslim community in North America. The organization initially focused on educating its growing membership about Islam, the goal being to adhere to Islamic values amongst a religiously diverse community.ICNA has worked to establish connections between Islam and the public, collaborating with numerous Muslim organizations to reach this end. ICNA also works closely with many national interfaith organizations for the betterment of society. By focusing on self-development, education, outreach and social services, ICNA has cemented its place as a leading grassroots organization in the North American Muslim community

The Saskatoon Community Service Village is a unique model of agency co-location and collaboration; providing each agency with the opportunity to: •Be a part of, and build an enhanced helping community •Share a common, dynamic vision which strengthens each agency’s ability to serve •Network, support each other, exchange ideas and address challenges •Share resources, offer joint programming and reduce duplication of technology Our three-story building, connected to the existing YWCA, provides a cost-effective and centralized space to 11 community agencies. Incorporated as a non-profit organization with charitable status, the Village restricts tenancy to non-profit organizations.

Formed in 1990 by members of the Federation of BC Naturalists (BC Nature), the BC Naturalists' Foundation is building an increasingly strong capital base, which provides an annual source of funds for BC Nature and its member clubs. Examples of projects funded include: Education Programs, Nature Events, Bioblitz, Wildlife Viewing Area Interpretive Displays, Nature Trail Improvements, Bird and Wildlife Checklists, Birding Trail Guides, Bird Monitoring, Banding, Nature Club Brochures, Websites, Connecting Communities with Nature, and Restoration Activities. More information can be found at the Foundation's webpage at: http://www.bcnature.ca/bc-naturalists-foundation/

We work with donors, service clubs, businesses, private foundations, and charitable organizations to stimulate charitable giving, establish permanent endowment funds, and support initiatives that make an ongoing difference in our community and beyond. We are community leaders who connect people who care with causes that matter! Click on the DONATE NOW button above to see your donation options. For MEMORIAL FUNDS click DONATE NOW to see a drop down list of names you can donate "in memory" of. If you need help please feel free to email Leanne@cfno.org or call 1-250-542-8655.

At Power To Be our programs are designed to impact local lives by filling the gaps in education, health and social service sectors. We work with specially trained staff, community partners and local agencies to provide award-winning inclusive nature-based experiences. The programs are designed to inspire a sense of connection, community and the limitless discovery of what is possible. Adaptive Recreation and Wilderness School participants are living with physical, cognitive, developmental or socioeconomic barriers. Power To Be helps break down these barriers by creating access to nature-based activities including sea kayaking, surfing, climbing, snowshoeing, skiing, backpacking, yoga, hiking and multi-day adventures.

The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) was established in 2004 to strengthen individual nonprofit organizations and the sector generally, by building capacity and addressing the larger systemic issues that can ultimately help or hinder their missions. To this end, CCVO works to provide leadership on issues broadly affecting the nonprofit/voluntary sector. We work collaboratively, building connections with and within the sector. We contribute to a cohesive voice for the sector by inspiring dialogue, participating in public policy, and promoting the value of the nonprofit/voluntary sector with government, business and the public. And we build capacity within the sector by undertaking research, publishing information, sharing tools and resources, and developing skills and knowledge.

Creating a Community Commons The Gabriola Commons is a place where sustainability, community and agriculture meet. The Gabriola Commons, located on Gabriola Island, a northern Gulf Island in the Salish Sea, features 26 acres of peaceful rural landscapes. The property includes connecting pathways, open vistas, meditative spaces, vibrant community gardens, learning and meeting spaces for the use and enjoyment of the public. Your donation supports the creation of a unique and distinct “community commons”: land and facilities meeting community needs; engaging and celebrating community participation; providing the community with agricultural, environmental, recreational and social benefits. The Gabriola Commons is a place for everyone.