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The Alberta Lymphedema Association (ALA) is a not for profit charitable organization founded in 2003 by a team of people who recognized the need to help people living with, or at risk of, lymphedema. A learning association committed to ongoing education of its stakeholders, ALA works to make a difference and empower affected individuals and their families to help manage this condition. ALA works from the patient standpoint.

Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States. The Williams Syndrome Association is the United States' go-to support network and strives to enrich the lives of individuals and families affected by Williams syndrome.

Founded in 1972, the Chinese Progressive Association educates, organizes and empowers the low income and working class immigrant Chinese community in San Francisco to build collective power with other oppressed communities to demand better living and working conditions and justice for all people.

The Acoustic Neuroma Association provides information, education, and peer support to people affected by acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma). It runs patient resources (booklets and a free patient kit), local and virtual support groups and peer‑mentor programs, hosts medical webinars, and funds/partners on research to improve care and outcomes for patients and families.

The Kennedy's Disease Association's mission is to inform, support, educate, fund research and find a cure for Kennedy's Disease.

Located on the outskirts of Frelighsburg, Camp Garagona was founded in 1969. It is a camp for people living with a metal deficiency and/or an autism spectrum disorder, young and old alike. The Association is a charity, financed mainly by the registration fees of our campers, some government subsidies, and charitable donations by businesses, foundations, and individuals. It should be noted that most of our users are underprivileged financially.

Each year, the Lung Association invests heavily in Canadian respiratory health research. Recently, the Quebec Lung Association created Canada's first respiratory health chair. This $2.5 million chair was set up at Université de Sherbrooke. Despite medical advances, lung disease has been flourishing at an ever increasing rate over the past few years. In Quebec, it is estimated that over 1.4 million people suffer from either emphysema, lung cancer, asthma, sleep apnea, pneumonia, sarcoidosis, chronic bronchitis and even tuberculosis, which is showing signs of recrudescence. The Quebec Lung Association provides a variety of services to meet the population's needs. Whether for problems related to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma or any other respiratory illness, or for information on the various programs designed to help quit smoking, our toll-free telephone lines are available to the entire Quebec population.

The Calgary Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) was incorporated in 1980 by a dedicated group of volunteers who recognized the need for local face-to-face support of people with celiac disease in our community. With our 25 years of service we have grown and expanded to a point where our Chapter now has over 700 active members and provides hands-on programs and services available to all people in Calgary and area who are affected by or have celiac disease. The Calgary Chapter is recognized in the CCA for the leadership, commitment and depth of programming that is vital to persons with celiac disease. We believe in our role to improve the lives of people in Calgary.

The Histiocytosis Association is dedicated to raising awareness about histiocytic disorders, providing educational and emotional support, and funding research leading to better treatments and a cure.

Charles House Association is a nonprofit organization providing community-based eldercare services:Enriching the lives of seniorsSupporting families caring for aging family membersRepresenting the community’s commitment to its elders

Provide an opportunity for it's clients to recover from their dependency on chemical substances by providing services which allow these clients to break free from addiction and associated mental and physical illness.

The Homewood Volunteer Association (HVA) provides service and support to the Homewood Health Centre, its patients and the community. The HVA raises funds to provide financial support to enhance mental health and addiction programs and charitable projects in the areas of education, research and patient care.