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GOALS & OBJECTIVES a)Relieving poverty by developing and initiating projects which provide for the necessities of life as well as providing basic life skills to help them get out of poverty. b)Promoting health care with individuals and communities by developing, and initiating projects that improve sanitary conditions, teach hygiene, provide the means to live in a hygienic environment and provide health care.

Children with Sanfilippo Syndrome are missing an essential enzyme that breaks down a complex body sugar called heparan sulfate. This sugar slowly builds in the bones, the brain and other organs, stopping normal development and causing hyperactivity, sleep disorders, loss of speech, mental retardation, dementia, and finally death by the mid teens. There is no cure or treatment yet. Sanfilippo Syndrome is one of seven Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) disorders. There are four different enzyme deficiencies that cause Sanfilippo, which are described as types A, B, C & D. There is very little difference between ther four types, t hough there have been a few very mild cases of the B form reported where the children have remained relatively healthy into early adult life.

The Perth and District Food Bank is a non-profit, community-run agency. We help families in our community by providing a three day emergency supply of food so that they do not go hungry. Mainly with financial assistance and donations of food and services from our community. The Food Bank is run by a volunteer Board of Directors with one part time staff person and a team of 45 volunteers handling the day-to-day operations. We keep our overhead low and make the best use of every dollar donated. People who come to the Food Bank are welcomed and treated as neighbours. We know that it is not easy to ask for help.

The Cedarbrook Society owns and operates The Darling Home for Kids, a children's hospice and respite centre in Milton, ON. The home provides a home away from home where medically fragile and/or technology dependent children can receive the specialized care they require, while giving their parents a break.

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.

Society members have the opportunity to share in the work of the society and it’s vision by assisting with fundraising, being an advocate for it’s work, and taking an active role in decision making. Members also have the opportunity to volunteer to travel to Tanzania to work with the local communities to fulfill their dreams of a brighter future. For full details of the work we do and our past and present projects please visit our website at www.fortheloveofafrica.org Thank you! Asante Sana!

We operate an accessible pontoon boat from an accessible dock on Sixteen Mile Creek in downtown Oakville. The one to one the persons with disabilities of all ages. For more information please visit our web site at www.charterability.com

Bringing the gift of chiropractic, education, health and hope to developing nations with the support of chiropractors and their patients.

The FarmSafe Foundation is a registered Canadian charity supporting the educational initiatives of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. Your donation with help prevent injuries one child at a time through Safety Days. It will also help farmers manage safety risks through safety training and tools.

We provide ongoing assistance to widows and widowers to help them gain the skills and confidence needed to rebuild the lives and dreams of their families.

We are committed to improving the quality of life for LGBTQ+ people in and around Durham: ● through programming, resources, and networks of support; ● by acting as a hub for Durham's LGBTQ+ community; ● by sharing and affirming all LGBTQ+ lived experiences; and ● by educating our neighbors in order to enhance understanding of and sensitivity to LGBTQ+ issues.

The Little Sisters of the Poor offers life long security and care for the elderly in a home-like setting, surrounding them with thoughtful attention, spiritual support and appropriate medical care. The Little Sisters uphold the dignity and value of each life, promote the well-being of every needy elderly person and keep vigil with them when dying. The Sisters embrace poverty and depend on the generosity of others who are willing to share in their mission. The congregation was founded in Brittany, France by St. Jeanne Jugan in 1839. Since their inception, the Little Sisters have given quality care to over 1,000,000 aged poor. Today 2,900 Little Sisters serve in over 200 homes in 31 countries.