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When you give to United Way you are helping create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our city. Your gift allows us to work with our community agencies in every corner of Toronto to connect people to opportunities. Your generosity also goes beyond helping one person at a time. United Way also addresses the root causes of social problems, working to change community conditions for the better over the long term. We invest your gift in three areas that are essential for everyone in our city to thrive: - Building healthy people and strong communities - Giving young people the opportunity to reach their full potential - Supporting people as they move from a life of poverty to one full of possibility

Our current projects include a comprehensive community initiative in South Haney, Maple Ridge, B.C., based on the "building community from within" approach. We plan to implement a unique mentoring system called a Block College. In the food security realm, we operate two community gardens and promote organic gardening through workshops and pesticide alternatives education. We are also the proud stewards of a heritage building in Maple Ridge, helping to maintain the legacy of the Japanese Canadian homesteading pioneers. To connect all these endeavors, we are an action group of the local transition town initiative, Golden Ears Transition Initiative (GETI), which will help to build resilience in the community to the environmental, social and economic challenges and opportunities likely to shape our future.

The Wye Marsh is a registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to connecting people to nature and promoting an understanding of the vital role wetlands play in the environment. Year-round educational and recreational programs for all ages and interests in both official languages are designed to kindle the appreciation and enjoyment of this unique wildlife habitat. You can become a Wye Marsh supporter though many different ways: Adopt a Swan, Adopt a Wild Bird, or Adopt a Bird of Prey. Or become a monthly donor, a simple and affordable way to make a significant gift. You can acknowledge a friend or loved one through tribute donations with naming opportunities on benches, trees, bird feeders or a plank on the boardwalk. For more information please see our website at www.wyemarsh.com. Thank you for supporting Wye Marsh!

We honor and respect that family, social, cultural, and faith and life experiences affect how people grieve. Whether a loved one died from an illness, accident, murder or suicide, we believe that: • The deep grief an individual or family experiences following a death is normal • Grief is a unique experience for every person • Everyone carries within him or herself the capacity to heal • Critical to the healing process is an emotionally safe space in which to grieve. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS STATEMENT • To be a community leader in the provision of mutual and peer-support bereavement services. • To educate service users and the public on issues related to grief and bereavement. • To be welcoming and accessible to all of the diverse communities in Toronto. • To build integrated services and mutually beneficial strategic partnerships. • To be an organization where learning, innovation and community are fostered. • To connect individuals, families and communities

The Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region provides programs and services to people with disabilities to help them live full, fulfilling and independent lives in our community. Programs include: Individual Advocacy - Helping people with disabilities to develop skills and advocate for themselves when it comes to issues that affect them. Peer Resource - Connecting people with disabilities with community services, and with each other to help them network and navigate available resources. Kids on the Block - Puppet shows delivered to children explaining specific disabilities and the value of difference. Beyond Barriers - Presentations delivered to businesses and organizations outlining strategies for improving accessibility and removing barriers. Access Fund - Funds to which people with disabilities can apply to help with the purchase of assistive devices. Attendant Services - In-home assistance with tasks of daily living, funded by the provincial government.

"We Conserve". It's a statement of commitment to a healthier environment. It's also the name of our initiative to build a stronger conservation movement in Ontario. The Conservation Council of Ontario is a provincial association of organizations and individual conservation leaders who seek to promote conservation solutions and values in Ontario. We offer several choices for your donations: ONTARIO FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION ($100+): Add your name to the list of Friends! 1000 friends will help buidl a united conservation movement across Ontario. GENERAL CONTRIBUTION: Help create conservation campaigns and community-oriented programs to connect people with conservation solutions. SMART GROWTH: support the Ontario Smart Growth Network and help stop sprawl, save prime farmland and significant natural areas and make Ontario's cities, towns and communities people-centred, efficient, and healthy.

Monarch Place Transition House is a fully staffed 12 bed emergency 1st stage shelter for women and children fleeing violence in their homes. Chrysalis Place Second Stage House is an 11 bed residence offering a one year subsidized residential program designed to support women through an intensive recovery and healing process with the goal of creating safe independent living. W.I.S.H.E.S. (Women in Safe, Healthy, Empowering Support) is a curriculum-based community support group facilitating the journey to wholeness and healthy living. W.I.N.G.S. Multicultural Services provides specialized support and advocacy services to multi-cultural women living in the New Westminster area. W.I.N.G.S. Outreach Services supports women to find affordable housing, be connected to supportive community resources when they relocate, and navigate any necessary legal or court processes.

The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region bridges the gap between school and work through a variety of programs for students in Grades 7 - 12 to help them explore careers, gain meaningful professional connections, and learn valuable job skills. Linking business and education is a proven method for increasing community capacity. Through its partnership successes, the Business & Education Partnership strengthens community partnerships and creates community leaders. We encourage businesses to become involved in the lives of students and take an active role in the shaping of their future workforce. Programs available - Speakers Bureau, Business Visitation, Science Superheroes. Annual Events - First Time, Full Time - School to Work Conference, Leading Edge Youth Entrepreneurship Conference. A community partner of Communitech: Waterloo Region Technology Association.

What did you want to experience or explore when you were a youth? Did you want to be a Arborist or Geology Technical Assistant or an Interactive Media Developer? We know that like times of the past, most youth do not know what opportunities exist today or will exist in the future. We help them explore the possibilities. How? Working with our community partners we; Promote and facilitate in-depth knowledge and career connections for Ontario youth. Help students gain important skills on the job with working with or learning from actual employers. Gain workplace experience that enable students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills to enable them to be workplace ready benefiting both the student and the employer and ultimately the Ontario economy.

The GBCTA has three main program initiatives. The organization has successfully built two trails around the hamlet of Bragg Creek, and is pursuing the development of a trail connecting the hamlet to west Bragg Creek Kananaskis Country. In addition, the association is developing and maintaining summer and winter hiking, biking, snowshoeing and ski trails at west Bragg Creek. In addition to funding from private donations, the association also pursues corporate and foundation financing to build and maintain trails. The Association's volunteer activities have contributed to an improved visitor experience to the Bragg Creek area, generating economic activity for local business, while encouraging safe and healthy lifestyle opportunities. The development of an All-Season Trail network in west Bragg Creek will improve the recreational and tourism options for the businesses in the Hamlet.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) works with parents to provide them with support and information on their developing child and to foster stong, nurturing relationships. Through regular personal home visits, parent group meetings, developmental screenings and connection to community resources the program: - increases parent knowledge of early childhood development and improves parenting practices - provides early detection of developmental delays and health issues - increases children's school readiness and school success - prevents child abuse and neglect The core values of the PAT model are that: - parents are their children's first and most influential teachers - the early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and life - research should be the foundation of parent education and family support services - an understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential

All-Together Affordable Housing Corporation is a not-for-profit, registered charitable housing corporation founded in July 2007 by four local agencies: Community Advocacy and Legal Centre, Hastings Housing Resource Centre, Three Oaks Foundation for Women and United Way of Quinte. As an active member of the Affordable Housing Action Network, All-Together is particularly well suited to engage in the provision of affordable and supportive housing as we are part of a remarkable array of community networks and partnerships. Our Strategic Goals 1.To be known as a local leader in the provision of affordable micro-housing solutions 2.To be known as a responsible community partner that provides safe, affordable, and environmentally sustainable housing. 3.To establish connections and relationships with other service providers and stakeholders 4.To become known as an innovator in financing the creation of affordable housing.