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The Western Counties Regional Library is a regional public library with 10 branches serving the counties of Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth in southwestern Nova Scotia. Established in June 1969, the library has its headquarters at 405 Main Street in the Town of Yarmouth, the largest population centre of the three counties. The Western Counties Regional Library began with five staff in 1969 and has grown to 60 full- and part-time employees. Over the years, services were added such as bookmobiles (which were replaced by Library Express), visits to hospitals, seniors residences and schools and Library Express. All of the library branches offer free computer and wireless Internet access.

Science World is unique in providing children and families with access to cutting edge, curriculum-linked galleries, films and hands-on educational programs at TELUS World of Science in Vancouver. Our facility also houses the OMNIMAX® Theatre, which features one of the largest dome screens in the world. Science World endeavours to touch the lives of more British Columbian families and students each year, and has connected with nearly eight million visitors since opening in 1989.

Charitree organizes, coordinates and participates in children's environmental learning and reforestation projects that involve tree planting. Charitree brings children, teachers, camp directors, and parents together in an effort to get kids outside more to connect with nature and learn how they can make the world a better place. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. CanadaHelps.org will issue your tax receipt instantly by email. Thanks for your support and for helping to make the world a better place!

Concordia fosters a dynamic intellectual environment... …marked by students engaged in learning both inside and outside the classroom, by faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and professional achievement, and by a rich blend of rigorous undergraduate programs. Concordia delivers a distinctive education… …That integrates fields of study, connects theory to practice, combines liberal with professional education, and promotes interaction between campus life and classroom learning in order to form men and women who will flourish in an increasing diverse and interconnected world.

At Waldorf Academy we strive to inspire our students to evolve into creative thinkers who are personally centered and strongly connected to humanity and the environment. A profound understanding of the whole child is the genius of the Waldorf curriculum. We are an independent Waldorf School in downtown Toronto providing childcare to grade 8. Waldorf Academy meets all Ontario curriculum standards. Founded in 1987, in 2012 Waldorf Academy will celebrates its 25th anniversary of offering quality Waldorf education in downtown Toronto.

Sustainable Food Edmonton is a non-profit charitable organization that has gone through transitions over its 22 year history. Our mandate is to connect communities and kids to their food and how it's produced. We offer the programs of City Farm, Little Green Thumbs, Community Gardens (formerly Community Garden Network), Yard Share and Urban Ag High. We also engage in other projects that are consistent with our vision and mission. To learn more, visit sustainablefoodedmonton.org

The Voter Participation Center (VPC) works to ensure the New American Majority (NAM): people of color, young people, and unmarried women, engage in democracy equal to their presence in society through voter registration, mobilization, and education. VPC is a civic engagement organization that primarily uses direct mail and digital platforms in metrics driven, targeted programming steeped in research and learning about the populations it serves. VPC is committed to continuous innovation, evolution, experimentation and the development of new approaches to help realize the full voting potential of the NAM, and to working in partnership with local, state and national civic engagement efforts. VPC envisions a democracy where all voices are heard equally in elections and political discourse

Bishop's University is a predominantly residential university whose primary concern is offering undergraduate students a quality education in arts, sciences, business, and education. Our academic programs are broadly-based and stress inter-relationship of disciplines rather than specialization. Our residential nature and small size encourage an informal atmosphere in academic and social situations. Emphasis is placed on personal contact between faculty and students through small classes and frequent use of seminars, laboratories and tutorials. Bishop's student population of 2100 comes from every Canadian province, 18 US states and over 50 countries around the world - offering all students a complete undergraduate university experience - The Bishop's Experience.

The Moncton Public Library contributes to the quality and vitality of life in the community. By reaching out to people from all walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds, local businesses and other community organizations through its books, materials, and programs, the library makes the City of Moncton a better place to live. With the population of the city growing at an impressive rate and the ever-rising costs of books and materials, the Moncton Public Library has reached the point at which the needs of the community extend beyond available funds. In response to these expanding needs and shrinking budgets, the Moncton Public Library Board has committed seeking ways to increase its ability to purchase books and other materials and to continue to offer all of its exciting programming.

Wintergreen is a year-round environmentally friendly facility, located on 204 acres of mixed forests, meadows, and granite outcrops in the heart of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. The reserve is one of a global network of UNESCO designated reserves - natural regions with unique geographic features, populated with people committed to sustainable community development. The Wintergreen facilities are used for workshops in the arts, and are also available for groups seeking a private retreat for small meetings. Our facilities serve as a demonstration and research site for off-grid living on the land that is part of the ancient granite spine of North America. Wintergreen Studios offers a unique setting to enhance self-awareness, relationship and community building, creative thinking, visioning, and wellness.

Civic Nebraska works to create a more modern and robust democracy for all Nebraskans. While our organization is divided into three program areas, Civic Health, Youth Civic Engagement, and Voting Rights, these programs work in tandem to invest in the lives of Nebraskans. Our core organizational goals include improving the pillars of social and civic health which enable residents to feel more confident in their political institutions, more socially connected to their home and neighbors, increase civic engagement, and help individuals feel empowered to participate politically.

The Canadian League Against Epilepsy is an organization of medical and basic sciences professionals counting more than 125 members, including physicians, basic scientists, nurses, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, students and other health professionals. Our members are all keen to take advantage of their passions and their knowledge in their respective fields to better respond to various basic needs of the epileptic population, present and future. We also work in collaboration with several organizations such as the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, the American Epilepsy Society and the North American Commission for Epilepsy. We meet at the time of the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences and every other year at the Canadian League Against Epilepsy meeting. The league members are also in contact on an ongoing basis through our website in order to provide information and exchange views on various topics of current interest on epilepsy.