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The YMCA’s purpose is to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through the planning and implementation of programs balancing the development of spirit, mind and body. The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth serves the entire Halifax Regional Municipality, a population of 400,000, as well as having several outreach programs across the Province of Nova Scotia. More than 50,000 people use YMCA programs and services annually; 30,000 of these are young people. Through YMCA Strong Kids we provide $300,000 each year to provide access to the hundreds of young people and families who are willing, but unable, to afford full program fees. Most of this financial assistance is due to the generosity of our donors. All funds raised for YMCA Strong Kids provide access to programs including: • Health and Recreation • Camping • Child Care & Afterschool Programs • Programs for immigrant youth and their families

PREVENTION IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SPREAD OF HIV & AIDS! HIV/AIDS is a preventable disease that has reached epidemic proportions. New reported cases of HIV/AIDS remain high throughout New Brunswick and across Canada, and are increasing, particularly among women, injection drug users, young people and other vulnerable communities. Though challenging to reach, these vulnerable populations continue to be the focus of much of AIDS New Brunswick's efforts in supporting education and prevention resources and initiatives for New Brunswickers. SUPPORT - YOU'RE NOT ALONE! Helping people to cope and improve their quality of life guides the delivery of all our support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their informal and formal caregivers. We strive to support individuals and organizations by providing and supporting opportunities for information sharing, skills-building, emotional support, peer support, referrals and advocacy.

The Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation (LDSF) is dedicated to: encouraging education about Loeys-Dietz syndrome and related connective tissue disorders to medical professionals and lay communities in order to aid in identification, diagnosis, and treatment of Loeys-Dietz syndrome; fostering research about Loeys-Dietz syndrome; providing a support network for individuals, parents, and families affected by Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Strong City Baltimore  (EIN # 52-0897806) is pleased to serve as the Fiscal Sponsor for Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation.  Through this fiscal sponsorship relationship, LDSF is able to receive tax-deductible contributions, including in-kind, grant awards, and financial contributions in support of its work.

THE HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO RAISE MONEY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE SUPPORTED BY HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION HELPS FUND HCS INITIATIVES THAT INCLUDE WORKFORCE AND TALENT RETENTION, THE WESTERN NEW YORK EMPLOYER RESOURCE NETWORK, AND THE HOME WITH HEARTS PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION HELPS HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES SUPPORT COMPENSATION TO RETAIN DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF. AS AN INTEGRAL RESOURCE, THE SUCCESS COACH IN WESTERN NEW YORK WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH EMPLOYEES OF HCS TO CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY LIVES THROUGH THE EMPLOYER RESOURCE NETWORK. INCREASING THE LIVABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES IS AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY CONCERN. HOME MODIFICATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL SO THAT PEOPLE CAN EVACUATE SAFELY IN AN EMERGENCY AND FACE THE CHALLENGES OF AGING WITH EQUITY. MORE THAN HALF OF THOSE WE SUPPORT ARE LIVING WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITIES, AND MORE THAN 60% ARE MORE THAN 50 YEARS OLD.

The NCWC Education fund works closely with the National Council of Women of Canada, which represents over 750,000 Canadians through its 24 Nationally Organized Affiliated Societies, Provincial Councils in 6 Provinces and 15 Local Councils of Women. Joint research has been done and public education programs held over the past 10 years on: *Young Women and Violence Prevention *Securing Our Future-the Economics of Later Life action plans/curricula developed to help young women plan for a healthy economic future *'Canada's Water'07 AGM panel re water shortages,impacts of mega dams, drought, mining, a need for a National Water Strategy *'The Water/Energy Connections Project' 08-10 i.e. NCWC Education Fund AGM programs re Great Lakes, Nuclear,'Soft' Water/Energy Paths,Climate;Public Meetings, Newsletters, Web site, Cross -Canada Survey on water/energy use & public opinion on government energy and water policies (*Project funded by the Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation)

The past thirty years of protecting children, ages newborn through thirteen years, in crisis situations has made one thing perfectly clear: our job will never be done and there will always be more we can do. This mindset has led us to making great strides in preventing child abuse and neglect by extending case management services to the whole family when a child is admitted into our emergency shelter. Our Emergency Shelter services are essential in keeping children safe and secure while opening up a doorway to address the underlying issues that lead to child abuse and neglect. Critical case management (parenting classes, referrals to financial management classes and substance abuse programs, and a collaborative network of agencies and community resources) helps us to alleviate the immediate crisis situation while focusing on eliminating the cause of that situation.  Prevention is a key component to ending the violent cycle of child abuse and neglect. Our STEP Parenting program prevents child abuse and neglect by teaching caregivers valuable parenting skills and connecting them to critical community resources. Teen parents gain job skills, education, and parenting and life skills through our No Kidding: Straight Talk from Teen Parents program.