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The mission of Heart to Heart International is to improve global health through initiatives that connect people and resources to a world in need.

The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) is a non-profit organization providing critical comprehensive services to infected and affected HIV+ children and their caregivers. Our programs are efficient, promoting self-reliance and sustainability. Since 2005, in collaboration with our in-country partners, we have served tens of thousands of families in some of the most underserved and marginalized communities in Africa. Our areas of impact include: medical support, livelihoods, educational support and emergency relief. Currently, AFCA is transforming lives in Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Springboard Centre provides life opportunities for adults facing developmental and physical challenges. Within our service exists a diverse, qualified team of staff members who create innovative, individualized activities for our clientele. Each Springboard client plays a part in the creation of his or her own schedule of activities. Springboard Centre offers services to adults with moderate to severe development disabilities who may also have mild to moderate behavioral challenges.

Riders in the CARD program utilize horseback riding skills to achieve therapeutic and athletic goals. CARD provides a uniquely wide variety of classes within our program. This allows us to provide exceptional service to children and adults with a broad range of disabilities. Therapeutic horseback riding is medically recognized, and proven, to benefit children and adults with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability. CARD offers 4 different types of classes, each unique to the riders’ different goals. The 4 programs are Hippotherapy, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Adapted Sport.

The Victoria Society for Children with Autism (VSCA) supports children with autism and their families in a number of ways. We have monthly meetings where members can get a chance to talk with other parents, hear the occasional guest speaker, and sign out books, DVD’s, OT equipment and educational materials from our lending library. Through our newsletter, you’ll find out about the latest happenings at VSCA and in the Victoria area. There is also a small pool of respite funding available to our members. VSCA holds several workshops each year on autism-related topics - these already-inexpensive events are available at a reduced price to our members, and are always held here in Victoria. VSCA holds social events to allow families to meet one another in a supportive and understanding environment. We offer a range of activities so there are events that will appeal to children of all ages, and give them a chance to form friendships with peers sharing similar interests.

Suit Yourself – Wardrobe for Women Association helps low-income, disadvantaged women make transitions into and within the workforce by offering quality business apparel appropriate for job interviews and work opportunities. This clothing is provided free of charge and trained volunteers assist each client individually by providing image consulting and fitting advice appropriate to the type of work environment the client is entering. Women are encouraged to return after obtaining a position so that they may choose additional outfits to wear to their new job. Women are referred to Suit Yourself by more than 40 pre-employment training programs and other organizations assisting low income women in their employment search. These agencies operate throughout the Greater Edmonton region.

Nellie's helps women and children who are in crisis due to violence, poverty and homelessness. This is done through a 36 bed emergency shelter and community support programs that help to save and rebuild the lives of hundreds of women and children every year.

Here is the list of the free and confidential services SASS is offering: - Crisis line: One in French and one in English, which operate 24/7 days per week; - Accompaniment to the police station, hospital, court or anywhere else according to the woman’s need; - Public Education community groups, schools agencies, workplaces in an effort to increase the awareness and prevent sexual violence; - Support in defending the rights by writing letter of support, helping to fill out official paperwork etc; - Counselling one on one to help women understand the effects of sexual violence; - Information/support groups for women and younger women on different topics; - Referral in the community.