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The Barth Syndrome Foundation of Canada is a purely volunteer chartiable organization that works on behalf of Canadians affected by this rare metabolic condition. The goals of this organization are: To raise awareness of Barth syndrome so that doctors are testing for it and children are accurately diagnosed. Historically, boys died of heart failure or infection by 3 years of age, but with improved diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment and monitoring of all symptoms, the survival rate and future of these individuals is much brighter. To assist families with children affected by Barth Syndrome through education, access to physicians and support To support research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment and hopefully a cure for Barth syndrome To support other charitable, scientific and educational organizations whose goals are similar to ours We are actively doing work in all of these areas, and in order to continue this and expand our programs, we need your help

Shalom Counselling Centre serves children, individuals, couples and families. regardless of age, gender, religion, or background. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale, based on household income, making them affordable. Community donations make up the difference of the actual cost of providing services. For as little as $35 per month ($400 per year) you can help families rebuild and restore their lives.

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!

Children's Autism Services of Edmonton is currently raising funds to build Edmonton's first and only stand alone community treatment centre for children with autism. This centre will allow us to provide individual and group treatment services, on site respite, family support and training, resource lending and library services, clinical research, and many other services. With your help we can build a legacy of hope and support for hundreds, if not thousands of Edmonton’s most vulnerable children. A generation of families will remember this treatment centre as the place where they found hope and their children made important leaps forward. This centre will change the lives of children with special needs and the landscape of services in Edmonton forever.

Goals: 1. To promote, support quality education, medical treatment and services for individuals with Autism 2. To promote and support research into the cause and treatment of Autism. 3. To provide information and support to families and to individuals with Autism. 4. To promote public understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Contact Information: Nathalie Walsh, ExecutiveDirector, Autism Society of PEI Email: autism@peiacl.ca Website: www.autismsociety.pe.ca

We opened our doors in April 2009 and we are the first full service food bank in the Yukon. We are distributing 500 food hampers on a monthly basis. This means we are assisting over 1300 people monthly, over 1/3 of them are children.

The purpose of Square One Seniors Wellness Services is to improve wellness and independence and to relieve loneliness and isolation of the aged by establishing, operating and maintaining senior citizens services to provide health, recreation, education, cultural activities and other programs for senior citizens.

Sunrise of Life (Sol) is a Registered Charity in Canada. Sunrise of Life has two centres in Tanzania, a residential centre for former street children and a transition home for those youth who have gone through secondary school and are going on to further education. Soon Sunrise of Life hopes to open a drop-in centre for those children who struggle to live on the streets of Arusha within the next year.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volutneer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through: funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to quality healthcare; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We defend the rights of blind people of all ages and provide information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.

The Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan is dedicated to helping those affected by Alzheimer's disease through awareness, advocacy, education and support services. Our programs include groups for individuals with early memory loss, information and support groups for caregivers, a lending library, information and referral services, Safely Home - the Alzheimer Wandering Registry and education services for families, professionals, children and the general public. We also support Alzheimer research through participation in the Alzheimer Society of Canada National Research Program and by supporting research initiatives in our home province of Saskatchewan. If you make an online donation in memory or in honour of someone, the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan will notify the person or family that you have made this tribute to them or their loved one.

Enhance The Quality Of Life Through Compassionate Care For People Affected By Advanced Illness And Grief.