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The YMCA of Greater Toronto's vision is that our communities will be home to the healthiest children, teens and young adults. For over 150 years, the YMCA has worked to improve the health of our community and strengthen the social fabric of our neighbourhoods through program delivery in 250 locations across the GTA. Programs include Health, Fitness and Recreation, Child Care, Summer Day and Resident Camp, Family Development, Youth Leadership, Employment and Career Counselling, Education and Literacy, Youth Outreach and Intervention, Newcomer Services and International Development. Learn more at www.ymcagta.org

The YMCA of Cambridge is a registered federal charity that strengthens the foundations of community. For 157 years the YMCA has been responding to the needs of the day, offering a wide variety of programs and services. We realize the importance of positive activities and experiences that promote healthy choices, personal growth and community engagement. We are committed to transforming Waterloo Region into a healthier community. The YMCA provides safe places to learn, play and grow. We create spaces where all can participate, build relationships, and everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential.

The YMCA of Edmonton is a volunteer-based, charitable, caring organization offering a variety of opportunities to young people and families. No one is turned away from the YMCA because they can't afford the full fee.

For close to 25 years, the Food Banks of Quebec network has supported and represented 18 Moisson members (food banks) across Quebec in supplying some 1,064 food assistance organizations. Each month, with the support of over 16,000 volunteers, the members of Food Banks of Quebec process more than 1.8 million requests for emergency food assistance: 422,155 requests for groceries, 475,024 snacks and 937,650 meals served. Families with children represent 48.4% of those helped.

Victim Services of Peel is a registered charitable organization that was founded in 1986. We are the Region of Peel's only around-the-clock crisis intervention service for victims of crimes and tragedies. We provide an immediate response for victims of homicides, suicides, assaults, sexual assaults, traffic and fire fatalities, robberies, sudden deaths, etc. Every year we touch thousands of lives, empowering people and preventing further trauma through education and support.

Shelter: • 25-bed emergency shelter for abused women and their children • Receive support, counselling and referrals to community services, such as legal aid, subsidized childcare, subsidized housing, welfare, language and job training, employment counselling • Child and Youth counsellors work with the children to address the effects of witnessing abuse Outreach: • crisis counselling and individual counselling for women and children, small group work for women and girls, drop-in services, transitional support, housing support, advocacy and much more

We have served Edmonton and surrounding communities for over 33 years and will continue to offer superior services through Community Partnerships and a committed staff.

A registered charity since 1980, the SSA is the only non-profit organization in Alberta dedicated to people affected by schizophrenia. Our goals are: •To provide support for individuals and families affected by schizophrenia. •To increase awareness and understanding of schizophrenia. •To advocate for improved services for those coping with schizophrenia. •To promote research into the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. The SSA has six branches throughoutAlberta in the following centres:Calgary,Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer. Visit www.schizophrenia.ab.ca to learn more.

The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is an independent, local non-profit organization serving Calgary and surrounding areas. For thousands of local families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, this is where community, insight and empowerment begin. We work to ensure that people impacted by dementia have access to high quality education, care and support throughout their journey of impact.

The BCNF erves people with Neurofibromatosis (NF) and their families. Provides information for health professionals, promotes and supports scientific research, hosts an annual medical symposium, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and has a resource lending library. Also offers support groups for people with NF, their significant others, and caregivers. Also provides scholarships for youth with NF to attend the NF INC. summer camp in Arizona. A contact registry is available for members.

Girls Inc. provides research-based informal education programs delivered to girls 5 to 18 years by trained facilitators. The programs encourage girls to take risks, and master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Girls Inc. creates an environment where similarities and differences between girls are valued, respected and celebrated.

Scleroderma, also called Systemic Sclerosis, is a rare chronic autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Symptoms may be visible, as when the skin is affected, or invisible (when only internal organs are involved) or a combination of both. Characterized by unusual fibrotic processes resulting from increased production and deposits of collagen in the skin, the name Scleroderma derives from the Greek skleros (hard) and derma (skin). First reported in the mid-1700's, it remains difficult to diagnose. There is no known cure. Thanks to recent strides in research, more options now exist in many areas of symptom management. Symptoms of scleroderma may include one or more of the following: Raynaud's Phenomenon(abnormal sensitivity to cold) Swelling of the hands and/or feet Pain and stiffness in the joints Thickening of the skin, joint contractures Digestive system and gastro-intestinal tract problems Oral, facial, and dental problems Kidney, heart, and lung dysfunction