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Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind is dedicated to caring for the lifetime needs of people challenged by developmental disabilities and blindness.  TLC believes in the value of each individual and promotes the philosophy that each participant can be assisted to achieve his or her full potential.

Freedom Guide Dogs is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization based in Upstate New York, which breeds, trains and places guide dogs with the blind and visually impaired through a distinctive program called Hometown Training at no cost to the recipient. Freedom was founded in 1991 and is celebrating 25 years of service. Freedom Guide Dogs' services are available to people along the East Coast of the United States at no cost with special consideration given to veterans and people with additional disabilities beyond visual impairment. We place Labrador Retrievers, Smooth Coat Collies, Bouvier des Flanders as guide dogs. We find that offering several breeds allows us to better match the individual needs of each client, many of whom cannot be accommodated by other guide dog schools.

TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE RECREATIONAL CAMP FACILITIES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMAPAIRED

Provide financial support to the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI).

Research Completion & Dissemination

The mission of Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area is to teach, care for, and connect with those in our community affected by Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related impairments.

In 1973 as a result of the need for profound changes in mental health services the Alliance was incorporated in Los Angeles as the Coalition of Spanish Speaking Mental Health Organizations (COSSMHO). Since then the organization has grown and expanded to reflect the changing needs of the people and communities served. Today, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually.

Our goal is to enable seniors and adults with physical disabilities to live safely and with good health in their own homes for as long as possible. Our seniors support services include: - transportation to medical appointments - home help (i.e. cleaning) - home repairs and maintenance - snow clearing and grass cutting - friendly visiting - luncheons - foot care clinics - grocery van and bus service - repite care - senior's day program - income tax clinics - workshops on topics of interest to seniors such as driver refresher courses - information and referral

Nestled in a peaceful setting near Riley Park in northwest Calgary is The Salvation Army Agapè Hospice. It is a home away from home for the terminally ill, offering people a place where they can die with dignity. It is also a place that echoes with the hope of life. Compassionate and professional care is the backbone of the hospice. The philosophy: caregiving is most effective when residents, health professionals, volunteers, and family work as a team. Teamwork is what makes Agapé special. Since The Salvation Army opened the hospice in 1992, thousands of individuals, including families and friends, have benefited from the nursing and spiritual care, family support, pain management, and bereavement services that Agapé Hospice offers.

Ottawa Grace Manor is a full service, provincially funded charitable long term care facility.

Established in 1985, the Eastern Township Alzheimer Society is a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies and Alzheimer Society of Canada. The SAE offers services such as support groups, rest, training sessions for family, speech groups, group activities, telephone support and individual and family meetings, in both French and English in the 7 RMC's of the Eastern Townships.

The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSIR) is a registered non-profit organization. Established on October 18, 1976, CSIR is dedicated to increasing public awareness, providing patient educational materials, and funding medical research regarding a broad range of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Some of the diseases and disorders we cover are: Celiac Disease, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticular Disease, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Hiatus Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Gas, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Liver Disease, Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia, Pancreatitis, Ulcer Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Ulcerative Proctitis.