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The Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta was created to provide the benefits of the human-animal bond that is well documented in medical, psychological and social literature. At all stages throughout our lives animal companionship can stimulate sensitivity and learning. In adolescents, involvement in animal assisted activities (AAA) can add a perspective not usually available in many non-pet home or classroom situations. Interaction with companion animals can involve values, morals, modes of behaviour, attitudes and self-examination as well as skills. While the focus is on the human-animal relationship, other aspects including environmental issues, personal health and safety and cooperative learning may also be associated. Members volunteer their personal time along with their pets, providing animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activity programs in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health and corrections programs to name a few.

The Friends of the Tay Watershed (FoTW) is a non-profit association, dedicated to preserving and enhancing the health of the Tay River Watershed. It was founded and obtained incorporated non-profit charitable status in 2001. The Tay is a magnificent tributary of the Rideau Canal system in eastern Ontario, covering 95 kilometers and encompassing 46 lakes and numerous streams and wetlands. The FoTW involves landowners, water users, and other interested parties in programs to improve the health of the Tay River Watershed. It works to: 1. educate the public and watershed stakeholders on the benefits of maintaining and improving wildlife habitat, recreation, and water quality and quantity in the Tay Watershed; 2. carry forward the recommendations of the Tay River Watershed Management Plan; 3. promote the coordination of water protection and improvement activities from the range of organizations involved in watershed management. Please visit our website at www.tayriver.org

The Jaffa Institute was established in 1982 as a private, non-profit, multi-service social agency to assist the city of Jaffa's severely disadvantaged children and their families. Our mission is to provide educational, recreational and social enrichment programs which enhance the self-esteem and academic performance of each child in our care, thereby enabling them to succeed academically and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty into which they were born. Through over 30 different initiatives our programs reach 4,000 citizens annually.

In addition to fundraising, The University of Winnipeg Foundation manages a $40 million Endowment Fund that provides support to scholarships, bursaries, projects and programs, helping to ensure dynamic possibilities for The University of Winnipeg and Collegiate and their students for years to come.

The Biosphere Institute: -Promotes sustainable communities and environmental stewardship with its outreach programs engaging youth, residents and visitors, and local businesses. -Maintains a Public Resource Centre with wildlife and sustainable community displays, and a library focused on the ecology of the Bow Valley

Morningstar is a charity dedicated to the well-being of children and families in our country and the world. We are committed to helping children develop into responsible, healthy and contributing members of society. We do this through the provision of residential, treatment and foster care for children and youth and providing special education tailored to the needs and abilities of each child. Our International program is focused on Ghana and the very poor children/orphans who are struggling to survive.

World Community Services is sponsoring the Danli Market Children Program. A gift of $100 will allow a primary age student to attend public school for a year and $350 supports a child in secondary school for a year. Without education there is no hope.

Waladi could be your child, your grandchild, your niece or nephew, and the kid next door. Waladi, which means “my child” in Arabic, is everyone’s child. As the old African proverb goes, “it takes a village to raise a child.” Waladi is the brainchild of Simon Kattar, Executive Chef and co-owner of à la Carte Kitchen Inc., in Toronto. It is a registered charity dedicated to providing an education to children at home and around the world

Donations can be directed to specific programs such as Santas Anonymous, Social Justice, Holy Trinity Student school building project in Sierra Leone or to become a patron of the arts at the Suncor Centre for Performing Arts. Any general donations (non directed) will be used to support school programs.

The Deepwater Project awards scholarships for young people ages 10-17 to attend a small network of wilderness education programs.

To facilitate long-term partnerships between Canadian communities and disadvantaged world communities for their mutual transformation. Communities include churches, schools, universities, health teams and others who are partnering with Maria Auxiliadora and Soto communities in the central region of the Dominican Republic. Current projects: 1. T.E.A.R.S. School: preschool to Grade 5 for children in Maria Auxiliadora barrio 2. Soto School: preschool to Grade 4 for Haitian children in Soto community 3. Soto water project: water purification system in Soto community 4. Health Programs: community health programs, school health clinics 5. Camps: camps for children at the TEARS and Soto Schools 6. El Camino Church: support for church in Maria Auxiliadora and their community programs (e.g. food bank) 7. Soto Church: support for church in Soto community and their community programs (e.g. refugees impacted by earthquake in Haiti) 8. Teacher Training at TEARS and Soto Schools

Holy Name of Mary College School is an independent, not-for-profit institution supported by St. Michael’s College School. We are committed to creating and fostering a distinctive learning context that encourages each of our students to strive for and achieve academic excellence. Our goals and objectives include: • Integrating Christian values and Catholic social teaching into the curriculum; • Establishing a supportive and caring school environment that fosters the gifts and growth of each student; • Creating a vibrant liturgical life that marks our Catholic culture and commitment; • Providing rich learning experiences that contribute to the development of character and Catholic leadership in each of our students; • Preparing our young women to meet the challenges of lifelong learning—personally, spiritually, and professionally; • Working in partnership with each family.