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effect:hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada) is a Christian development organization, focused on achieving lasting, positive change among people living with the causes and consequences of leprosy and conditions related to leprosy.

Incorporated in 1980, the Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF) was founded to assist Milton District Hospital in funding new and replacement equipment needs and community education programs. The Foundation serves as the primary philanthropic arm for the Milton District Hospital and is responsible for generating and administering all charitable gifts for the Hospital. A Board of Directors comprised of business and civic leaders in the community governs the Milton District Hospital Foundation.

The Heart of Hastings Hospice provides community-based volunteer in-home and residential service in the Municipalities of Centre Hastings, Marmora & Lake, Tweed, Tudor & Cashel, and the Townships o Madoc and Stirling-Rawdon. The Heart of Hastings Hospice is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and their families who are facing the terminal phase of illness, as well as offering bereavement support to family/caregivers following the death of a loved one. The Heart of Hastings Hospice is a non-profit organization partially funded by the government, but depends on donations and fundraising to meet budget requirements.

Established in 1965, Street Haven was one of the first shelters for women in Toronto. We are dedicated to providing help and support to women in need. We serve women who are abused, homeless, socially isolated and those living in poverty as well as women who come from abusive situations or have mental health, alcoholism and/or addiction challenges. We provide emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, a drop-in centre & food program, addiction case management, residential addictions programs, education programs and recreational/social opportunities. Women who use our services find ways to improve the quality of their lives.

The Alex is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence since 1973. The Alex provides services and programs to individuals and families who experience barriers to health. Using a multidisciplinary team approach, we focus care on assessment, intervention and promotion of all aspects of health. We embrace a model of healthcare that is accessible, responsive and participatory. The Alex has grown to now include 6 major programs at 3 different locations. Services and programs are provided at the Family Health Centre, the Seniors' Health Centre, the Community Health Bus, Pathways to Housing, the Youth Health Centre and HomeBase. For more information, please call (403) 513-7405 or email fund.development@thealex.ca

Our experienced counsellors are fully trained and qualified at a Masters level or higher. They are men and women from a variety of backgrounds who share high professional standards, and a commitment to listening and helping. Counselling is non-denominational and respects each client's values, religion, race and gender.

Candora was incorporated as a Society in 1989 to provide community based and directed programs to respond to identified needs of residents living in the Abbottsfield/Rundle area. Candora's activities began in 1988, operating our of a shared space in Abbottsfield Mall. It was based on a participatory community development model honouring the strengths and capacities of families. CANDORA stands for CAN DO in Rundle and Abbottsfield

Durham Outlook for the Needy is a non-profit organization started in 1990 by local Oshawa residents that operates St. Vincent Pallotti Kitchen. The Kitchen strives to offer a daily meal in a dignified manner to the needy in our community. We exist and operate with no government funding, an only with the generous donations from caring individuals and corporations we are able to carry out our Mission. The Kitchen served its one millionth meal in August 2010.

The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

Our mission is to reduce or eliminate the daily living challenges imposed upon people by blindness or visual impairment.

Leader Dogs for the Blind breeds and trains dogs (and future owners) to assist the blind. Our mission is empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. In support of this mission, our actions are guided, supported and measured by our values: Do what is right Respect and compassion Passion for the work Superior experience Teamwork Innovation Safety

The NAD advocates for the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the United States. It works to protect access to American Sign Language and to advance equal access in education, employment, health care, communications and public life through legal advocacy, policy work, and public education.