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Riders in the CARD program utilize horseback riding skills to achieve therapeutic and athletic goals. CARD provides a uniquely wide variety of classes within our program. This allows us to provide exceptional service to children and adults with a broad range of disabilities. Therapeutic horseback riding is medically recognized, and proven, to benefit children and adults with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability. CARD offers 4 different types of classes, each unique to the riders’ different goals. The 4 programs are Hippotherapy, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Adapted Sport.

The Victoria Society for Children with Autism (VSCA) supports children with autism and their families in a number of ways. We have monthly meetings where members can get a chance to talk with other parents, hear the occasional guest speaker, and sign out books, DVD’s, OT equipment and educational materials from our lending library. Through our newsletter, you’ll find out about the latest happenings at VSCA and in the Victoria area. There is also a small pool of respite funding available to our members. VSCA holds several workshops each year on autism-related topics - these already-inexpensive events are available at a reduced price to our members, and are always held here in Victoria. VSCA holds social events to allow families to meet one another in a supportive and understanding environment. We offer a range of activities so there are events that will appeal to children of all ages, and give them a chance to form friendships with peers sharing similar interests.

The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation serves all men, women and children living with HIV or AIDS in Toronto, the largest HIV/AIDS population in Canada. We provide direct and practical services that help people living with HIV or AIDS meet their basic needs. Since our founding in 1987, we have grown to become Canada's largest direct service provider for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our services include a weekly food bank, a weekly meal delivery program, financial assistance for uninsured medical costs, HIV treatment information and short-term access to HIV medication, among many others.

We are one of only 5 schools in Canada that trains guide dogs for the blind. We are the second organization in the country to train dogs specifically for children with autism. We also train service dogs for people with a variety of physical challenges such as cerebral palsy, spinal chord injuries and more. Unique to Dogs with Wings is our in home training program. Our mobility trainers travel to the client's home to establish routines of home, work and school. We are the only school that trains this way, all others have the client travel to the school and live in residence for up to 28 days.

: Our mission is to prevent school and family abandonment, and to promote personal development and social integration of children from disadvantaged families through educational programs and informational activities.

With My Own Two Hands builds community‑led water and regenerative agriculture projects in East Africa to expand access to clean water and sustainable food while creating local economic opportunities. Their work emphasizes community ownership, sustainable micro‑enterprises, and training so projects generate ongoing income and resilience.

Villa Chardonnay, Horses with Wings, Inc. sanctuary is dedicated to the compassionate care of senior animals, primarily horses. We provide love, a forever home and critical care for abused, neglected, slaughter-bound and/or abandoned creatures. Our goal is to improve animal rights, eliminate abusive training and be the voice of those who cannot speak. To provide long-term care for mainly "special needs" and elderly horses and other animals. As a sanctuary, we provide a permanent home to all of the animals we rescue mainly horses. We are an assisted living and nursing home providing skilled care till their last breath.

Launched by a coalition of immigrant service providers and advocates, the UndocuFund for Fire Relief in Sonoma County provides direct assistance to undocumented victims of the Northern California fires. The Fund’s mission is to support undocumented children, families, and communities affected by the fires in Sonoma County to recover and rebuild. One hundred percent of all donations will go to victim support. Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, a national nonprofit headquartered in Sebastopol, serves as the fiscal agent for the fund. GCIR and the other partners will cover the fund’s administrative costs.

To help special needs children find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement.

Supports children with leukemia and their families by providing medical treatment, financial assistance, and long-term rehabilitation programs.