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Midland Out of the Cold seeks to reduce the risks of homelessness by providing meals, emergency shelter, community gathering space, and related essential services to the homeless and vulnerably housed. The majority of such service is provided by a large group of volunteers. Thus, a significant component of the program involves enrolling, training and deploying volunteers to insure safe, meaningful and effective volunteerism.

The “Friends of the Federation of Calgary Communities” is a registered charitable organization under the not-for-profit organization "The Federation of Calgary Communities." The Friends deliverables are to: - encourage Calgarians to volunteer - improve the capacity of organizations to involve volunteers - promote public participation with volunteer/community organizations with an aim to foster good citizenship and encourage healthy communities - provide courses, seminars, workshops, and other educational programs and resources of use to volunteers The Friends of the Federation can assist our not-for-profit member organizations WHO DO NOT have registered charitable status, by serving as a “charitable sponsor” for that member organization to gain access to a Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grant. For more information please visit: www.calgarycommunities.com/about-us/friends-of-the-federation/our-charitable-division/

Operating since 1981, we serve . . . the working poor, the unemployed and the homeless. Thousands come to us each year for a helping hand. It is only through the generosity of the community that we are able to give that helping hand. Our programs include . . . THE HAVEN - emergency shelter for youth ages 16-21 . . . RENT/UTILITY - assistance for people with an eviction notice or utility shut-off notice to help remain in their housing . . . EMERGENCY SHELTER - for adults and families. Temporary shelter and assistance in locating permanent housing . . . GENESIS - provides clothing and small household items at no cost . . . FOOD BANK - provides grocery store style selection with dry goods, bakery items, refrigerator and freezer sections. Clients can access every 21 days . . . SOUP KITCHEN - serves a hot meal 365 days of the year in a social setting.

The Canadian Council of the Blind BC-Yukon Division is an organization run by the Blind for the Blind, and celebrated its 60th anniversary in April 2007. Today, the Council's BC-Yukon Division offers a voice for over 15,000 blind and visually impaired individuals, young and old, throughout BC. It acts as a central coordinating body for communication and advocacy, and provides support and resources to its Chapters & members, other blind and visually impaired British Columbians, and the general public throughout the region. The BC Council's funding is derived solely through the past and present efforts of the Division. We are an independently BC & federally registered charity. Donations are welcome, needed, and appreciated, and can include gifts of property, stocks, bonds, life insurance, boats, and of course currency! Should you require them, tax deductible receipts can be issued for any of these donations. Funds made in BC, stay in BC! See contact info above.

To protect and preserve these boardwalks for future generations the Friends of the Sanctuary will be launching a 2014 "Get on Board" boardwalk rehabilitation project. With one boardwalk closed due to deterioration and the existing Redwing Trail fast nearing deterioration it is vital to have these replaced to accommodate all visitors now and in the future. As The Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary is so heavily utilized by our surrounding communities and more importantly our school children in these communities it is of great importance we preserve the natural assets of the Sanctuary for future generations. This will be a first of many steps to be taken in the revitalization of the Sanctuary to further increase the popularity of this precious gem on the St. Lawrence River.

Spring Creation Program : A 13-week performance creation program offered to young women 14-21. Each participant is paired with a professional mentor who specializes in an artistic discipline. The group works together to create a performance that receives three public showings at Theatre Passe Muraille. The group also shares a weekly meal, and takes part in other group activities. Summer Performance Program: A 3-week summer intensive offered to AMY graduates and emerging female artists between 15-26. Working with the draft of the Spring performance, the summer session focuses on honing performance skills, exploring staging, and developing a production design. The program culminates in a full series of performances at the Summerworks Theatre Festival. Graduate Program: Created, developed, and managed by AMY Alumni, the Graduate Program offers advanced mentorships, professional skill-building workshops, social outings, and leadership opportunities.

The organization is a local service club based in Norfolk County and is a member of Rotary International. The organization is a Public Foundation comprised of a diverse group of men and women volunteers who have joined together in active community service, both locally in Norfolk County, nationally within Canada and internationally around the world. The organization achieves its mission through disbursements to other Registered Charities whose activities achieve the relief of poverty, advancement of education or other purposes beneficial to a community.