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Established in 1977 the ALS Society of Canada is a national voluntary health organization with partner units in every province. Between 1,500 and 2000 people live with ALS and many more are affected by this devastating neuromuscular disease.

Founded in 1979, the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) is a national registered charity. SSC works in a federation model with 10 provincial societies and their over 100 chapters/branches, to alleviate the suffering caused by schizophrenia and related mental disorders. To this end, SSC and its provincial affiliates carry out public awareness & education, family/individual support, advocacy and research funding initiatives and programs.

The YMCA of Western Ontario encompassing The London YMCA, The Woodstock YMCA , The St. Thomas-Elgin YMCA, The Strathroy YMCA, Middlesex Centre YMCA, and The YMCA of Windsor has been building strong kids, strong families and strong communities for over 150 years. The YMCA offers a multitude of programs and services in response to community needs, including residential camp at Camp Queen Elizabeth, child care, health, fitness, recreation and aquatics, education and language instruction, day camps, youth leadership development and many others. The YMCA is a place for everyone in our community, regardless of their age, background, beliefs, ability or financial means.

Ontario March of Dimes is one of the largest charitable rehabilitation organizations in Ontario, providing a wide range of services across the province to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. Our consumers include those who have cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-polio syndrome, and people who have acquired their disability through injury, or have experienced a stroke. We help people find jobs, acquire wheelchairs and other assistive devices, provide recreation programs to those who are socially isolated, and so much more.

Parkinson Alberta Society provides support through one-on-one and group counselling, peer counselling and educational workshops. Information is provided on health and lifestyles (including physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy) through support groups, newsletters, a resource library and an informative web site. For more information and support please contact us at (403)243-9901 or 1-800-561-1911.

Calgary Family Services develops and implements programs that are holistic and serve the city of Calgary throughout all life cycles. Services are designed to: enhance individual and family relationships; help children reach their full potential; engage older adults in contributing to their communities and assist vulnerable citizens to maintain their dignity and respect. Individuals, families and communities turn to us for support through childhood, adulthood and elderhood. Calgary Family Services takes pride in its stable yet growing integrated community presence and partnerships. It consistently seeks opportunities to work with others. The agency's positive impact on the community is due to its ability to anticipate and to be responsive to community needs, as well as its willingness to be flexible and continually evolve activities to ensure effectiveness and relevance.

The Epilepsy Association of Calgary is a charitable organization that provides Support Services to anyone with, or concerned with epilepsy. We also provide Community Education on epilepsy, seizure recognition and first aid, and importantly - attempt to eliminate fear and stigma that have commonly surrounded epilepsy. A number of volunteer opportunites are also available. The Epilepsy Association of Calgary operates a satellite office in Red Deer, Alberta to serve Central Albertans affected by epilepsy. Contact information for the satellite office can be found on our website.

This Charity was established nearly 40 years ago by a group of Royal Arch Masons with the objective of raising funds from BC and Yukon Freemasons, their families and any other potential donor who is sympathetic with the Mission of this Charity, and to distribute these funds by way of grants to purchase specific pieces of equipment for hospitals within BC and Yukon, particularly focussing on smaller regional hospitals that do not have the benefit of wealthy fund-raising Foundations. Grants made are in the region of $3000 to $10000. To date approximately $500,000 has been allocated in grants.

TO MODEL CHRIST'S LOVE, CULTIVATE TRANSFORMATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND HELP GIRLS BUILD CHARACTER TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE LIFE CHOICES THROUGH DAILY DISCIPLESHIP, EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING, QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

The PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national organization dedicated to promoting research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and improving the care and treatment of those it affects.

Originally started by lymphedema patients and their families as a support group for lymphedema patients, our organization has grown to provide education and awareness of lymphedema to the general public and the medical community.

Started in 1965, the Little People of Ontario (LPO) is a provincial, charitable organization that provides life-long fellowship, support and information to people of short stature, their families and friends. The LPO hosts social activities and sends its members regular newsletters. It provides up-to-date information about medical issues, community and government support services, and ongoing education about the challenges of living life as a little person.