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PLAN Calgary - The Road Ahead Society was established in response to the needs of families with disabled children and adults. We support families in three broad areas: 1. The establishment of a secure future in very practical ways, such as finances (trusts, estates and will planning etc.) and housing and home ownership. 2. Promotion and development of enduring circles of support, the facilitation of meaningful relationships – people who look out for the interests of the person in the way a family might. 3. Developing long term partnerships with foundations and companies in the Calgary area to build a sustainable future for our members.

With experience running poverty alleviation programs in Haiti since 1989, Hope for Haiti has emerged as one of the most trusted non-profit organizations working to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, in southern Haiti. The organization’s team and network of partners provide people with better access to education, healthcare, water, and economic development opportunities. Hope for Haiti is a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator and a participant at the Platinum Level through the GuideStar Exchange, two leading independent evaluators recognizing the organization’s transparency and careful stewardship of donor resources. To learn more: www.hopeforhaiti.com. 

It is the present and future goal of the Shermans Dale Community Fire Company to continue the legacy of service to others that were started by many respectable members of our community years ago. Members are committed to increasing their fire services knowledge through training and educational courses; they place value in presenting themselves as positive role models in order to continue a trusted relationship with our citizens, and they are dedicated to conducting fundraising events that help raise needed monies to offset tax increases to our citizens. It is with continued community support and volunteerism that the Shermans Dale Volunteer Fire Company will continue to excel in our community.

Caring people. Strengthening lives. For more than 40 years, Canadian families have trusted Lutherwood to support them as they cope with serious child and adolescent behavioural, emotional and psychological challenges. Accredited by Children’s Mental Health Ontario, our Waterloo-based agency offers a blend of innovative approaches and evidence-informed practices that have attracted national attention. We currently provide residential treatment and assessment, community and school-based interventions, preventative services, family counselling in addition to operating a downtown youth shelter. For more information on all our programs and services please visit www.lutherwood.ca

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John has been making a positive difference in the lives of children and youth in our community by developing and implementing a wide range of volunteer based mentoring programs since 1972. Each time we pair a child with a volunteer we start something incredible - a life-changing relationship built on trust, friendship and empowerment. Our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and of having respect for family, peers and the community. Imagine the possibilities if every child had the opportunity to reach his or her full potential.

Silent Children's Mission was founded by Dr. Andrew Simone and his wife Joan and became an official charity in 2011. After working with Mother Teresa they founded Canadian Food for Children in 1985 and in 2004 decided to begin SCM to assist the poor in ways that CFFC could not. SCM is presently in 10 different developing countries where we work mostly with Catholic missionaries (bishops, priests and sisters). Through correspondence and visits we develop trusting relationships in order to meet the needs of the identified children and families most in need. The charism of Mother Teresa guides the work of SCM.

The Anglican Foundation of Canada was established in 1957 as a separate corporation of the Anglican Church of Canada, distinct from General Synod. It was created in order to respond to the many needs of the Anglican Church of Canada. The Foundation's mandate includes supporting church camps, conferences and programs, publications, bursaries for theological students, creative programs in music, art, drama and dance, aboriginal prayer and peace circles and much more. In addition, we provide assistance to help build or renovate churches, halls, and rectories, including the creation of handicapped-accessible spaces. This is accomplished through a regular grants and loans program, as well as through 36 donor-designated trusts.

If you, or someone in your family, were recovering from an illness and needed home care, who would you trust? Most Canadians from coast to coast would say VON. The reason: at VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses), we believe in treating the whole person, not just their ailment. VON offers more than 75 different home care, personal support, and community services to enhance each client’s quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their own home. We’ve been doing so for more than 110 years.

Establishing, monitoring and supporting long-term relationships between children and youth and reliable, caring volunteers. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes it possible for targeted children and youth to develop in the following areas: • Communication • Problem-solving and decision-making • Self-esteem and self-confidence • Anger Management • Initiating and maintaining relationships with peers, family members, teachers and others • Career and education planning For many children and youth, the opportunity to spend time talking with trusting and trustworthy adults who are willing to share life lessons and experiences can help them build self-confidence and learn to make good decisions about their lives and their futures.

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their potential. Serving as role models our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, staying in school, respect, confidence to learn new skills, and grow into healthy, positive contributing adults. We believe that by opening a child's eyes to what is, opens their minds to what could be. Each time we introduce a child to a caring mentor we start something special - a life changing relationships built on friendship, trust and empowerment. Guided by a team of qualified caring staff we have been impacting lives in Red Deer and area since 1976.

The House of Shalom Youth Centre is a non-denominational youth centre, located in the heart of Amherstburg, ON, for youth in Grades 8 - 12. Weekly peer-support meetings are led by our Program Coordinator and a team of dedicated volunteer support leaders. Our youth members are given the opportunity to share their experiences, opinions and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, environment that is built on trust and respect. Through a variety of outlets for self-expression, recreation, creativity and community service, they are learning valuable life lessons that will assist them on their journey to becoming pro-active, influential members of their community. Together, we're helping today's youth become tomorrow's leaders.

Founded on trust and established in 1992 the Community Foundation is a non-political, non-governmental registered public charity. As South Eastern Alberta’s community foundation we help new and experienced philanthropists establish individual and collective endowed charitable funds. All endowment funds are placed in a professionally managed investment portfolio. An annual independent audit of the Foundation is public information. Every six months we award grants in the fields of; Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Families, Education, Environment, Health & Recreation, Seniors and Social Services. We regularly connect and collaborate with community members to address South Eastern Alberta’s most pressing needs.