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Institute on Aging works to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age by enabling them to maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community. We serve a diverse population of older adults and disabled adults by providing innovative, community-based programs that enable our clients to live at home for as long as possible. We serve as an essential partner in the continuum of care by providing health services, social and emotional support, and education and advocacy.

The mission of Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles is to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Our goal is to connect individuals and families to the information, support, programs, and activities they need to enhance wellness and live an active, engaged life.

ECAN's mission is to save lives by stressing the crucial link between heartburn and esophageal cancer; fostering prevention and early detection among those at risk; supporting medical research into prevention, early detection, treatment and a cure; and, connecting patients and caregivers with resources for information, encouragement and compassionate support.

The 3q29 Foundation supports people and families affected by 3q29 deletion and duplication syndromes by funding research, building community, and increasing access to clear information and clinical resources. The organization focuses on connecting families, sharing care guidance, and raising funds for studies and services that move toward better treatments.

Médecins du Monde is an international non-profit humanitarian organization that relies on the voluntary commitment of healthcare and other professionals to bring relief to the world’s most vulnerable populations. MdM’s Canadian delegation was first founded in 1996. Its first actions took place in Haiti. In May 1999, the MdM International Board of Directors officially recognized the Canadian delegation as autonomous, marking the launch of MdM Canada under its founding president, Dr. Réjean Thomas.

The Fogarty Center provides services and supports to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping people increase independence, build community connections, and make choices about their lives. Its programs include residential supports, day and employment services, children’s services, and self-direction/fiscal intermediary services.

Carb DM’s mission is to build a supportive community that improves the quality of life and health of all those affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). The Carb DM community fosters connections among people with diabetes, their loved ones, and medical professionals, promotes learning, and develops strategies for thriving with type 1 diabetes.

Children of the Promise is a non-profit organization who takes in orphaned and abandoned babies. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere, with the highest infant and maternal death rate. The mothers of over half our infants we care for died shortly after their baby was born. 80% of Haiti’s population is living in absolute poverty and unemployment. Children of the Promise has become the largest infant care center in the north side of Haiti. We employ over 40 Haitians, providing for their only income.

Plummer Youth Promise works to help young people involved with or at risk of entering foster care by finding and building permanent family connections, delivering residential and community-based supports, and training other professionals in permanency-focused practices. Their work centers on permanency, preparedness, and community to improve long-term outcomes for youth.

The West Michigan Spina Bifida Organization (WMSBO) provides local support, resources, events, financial assistance and scholarships to people and families affected by spina bifida in the West Michigan region. It focuses on building community connections, offering practical help (grants/scholarships) and advocating for independence and opportunities for those living with spina bifida.

VisionLink is dedicated to assisting all who are living with vision loss to achieve greater independence through excellence in education and wrap-around support services that advance necessary skills and establish meaningful community connections. VisionLink is committed to collaborating with local, regional and national partners to broaden access to resources and opportunities that enable those we serve to live their lives to the fullest.

CATIE is Canada’s source for up-to-date, unbiased information about HIV and hepatitis C. We connect people living with HIV or hepatitis C, at-risk communities, healthcare providers and community organizations with the knowledge, resources and expertise to reduce transmission and improve quality of life. For more details, please visit www.catie.ca or call 1-800-263-1638.