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A Bracebridge, Ontario-based charity that feeds the hungry in our community. Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. We have no paid staff and are mostly supported by donations of food and cash from businesses and individuals in the community.

Yaletown House a non-profit organization that cares for 127 seniors who have advanced heath care needs and can no longer live independently. With respect and compassion, our multi-disciplinary team provides 24 hour nursing, meals, housekeeping, laundry and recreational services. Whether a seniors calls Yaletown House their home for five years or five months, our goal is to provide a positive, healthy and comforting experience for them and the families who love them.

At the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, every day is an inspiring reminder of what we can achieve by providing HIV treatment and other supports for people whose lives are impacted by HIV/AIDS and the additional challenges of addiction, mental illness, poverty and discrimination. The Day Health Program and 24-hour specialized care Residence at the Dr. Peter Centre improve people's health and make a significant contribution to Vancouver's complex health care system. The Centre's progressive model of HIV/AIDS care is a source of inspiration for local, national, and international health care organizations and policy makers in responding to the new challenges in HIV/AIDS care. Our community of care is built on acceptance and support, helping people find strength in the face of an illness which does not have a cure. We offer respect, dignity and a sense of belonging to people who are most in need. Together, we can change the world of HIV/AIDS care. Please give generously today. Thank you!

360°kids services include: •Home Base Drop-In Centre(Richmond Hill & Vaughan):serves more than 1500 high-risk youth each year in York Region. The Centre is a one-stop shop for youth and provides services to address issues youth presently face – employment, family issues, life skills, shelter, hot meals, counselling, recreational activities and clothing. •Base for Success: a 12 week employment program for youth to gain experience and job skills in a paid practicum. •Our Youth Residences for youth in crisis. Both residences provide a home for youth while they settle differences with their parents or work towards living independently. •Aftercare/Transitional Support program helps youth stay on the right path. •STAY: Youth Apartments offer a supportive housing for those youth 18-24 who are transitioning to independent living. •Family Resource Centres offer innovative support programs for 1400 families with preschool children of many cultures, each year throughout York Region.

Covenant House Vancouver offers 24-hour crisis shelter, a 6- 24 month supported living program, street outreach, life-skills training and a daily drop-in for homeless, runaway and street involved youth aged 16-24. Most of our kids have either fled physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse or have been “kicked out” of their homes. Covenant House supports kids exiting the streets while helping them heal from past traumas. We understand that life changes are challenging and do everything in our power to ensure that young people succeed at whatever plan they have chosen for themselves. As long as genuine effort is demonstrated, so is our commitment. .

Avalon Women's Drop-In Centres are dedicated to helping women seeking recovery from addictions. The centres are a supportive environment to meet other women in recovery, and find the help needed to turn a life around from addiction. Services are free, including child care during noon hour AA meeting

The Salvation Army Gateway is a 118 bed shelter for men experiencing homelessness in Toronto. We do our best to ensure that our residents have a safe and supportive environment to rest their head—somewhere that feels more like a home than an institution. But beyond meeting the basic needs of food and shelter, we strive to be a place where folks can find friendship, develop their skills, become empowered, and leave in better shape than when they first came through our doors. Something we hear from our residents over and over is that The Gateway is “the place to go if you want to get clean,” and we’re very proud of that reputation. The Gateway is also a drop-in centre for men and women experiencing homelessness and marginalization. We serve meals, offer recreational programs, provide a safe and warm space, and strive to create a healthy community with those who access our services. Finally, we launched a social enterprise (Gateway Linens) in 2009! See our website for more info.

The Northern Lights Wildlife Society provides injured and/or orphaned wildlife with a temporary safe heaven, before releasing them back to their natural habitat. The Shelter accepts animal’s province wide and works in close conjunction with other shelters. We specialize in carnivores (mainly bears) and ungulates (moose & deer) but accepts all mammals and birds. Birds typically are forwarded to other shelters that specialize in their care. The Society is actively involved in a number of research projects and is also active in public education about peaceful co-existence with wildlife. In 2007 NLWS started the first official Grizzly Rehab program in the world in cooperation with the BC Government. A total of 8 grizzly cubs have been rehabilitated so far and are being monitored via GPS collars. Currently 29 black bear cubs and 3 grizzlies are in our care and funding to house and care for them are needed as well as funding for post release GPS monitoring collars.

The Tsolum River Restoration Society was formed in September 1998. Since that time we have developed an effective rapport with our community and all the agencies that are involved in our watershed. We have instituted a hatchery program for pink salmon, completed stock and habitat assessments, seen the completion of some 20 or more restoration projects and developed community outreach and landowner contact programs that have helped those living along the river understand how to better help the ecosystem.

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation operates on two levels: our Royal LePage offices across Canada support local women's shelters that provide assistance to women and children fleeing abuse. On a national level we raise funds for violence prevention programs such as The Fourth R, and provide grants in partnership with the Canadian Women's Foundation.

To offer support and encouragement to people who are marginalized because of mental illness, disabilities, substance abuse, poverty, or homelessness to increase their level of self sufficiency by providing opportunities to generate income, improve health, and integrate into the community

Our services help individuals and families meet basic needs and develop skills, social networks and experience to help them to fulfill their life aspirations in Canada. They include: • Clothing Services - clothing boutique open daily, teen shopping days, Annual Prom Boutique and monthly Seniors Mobile Malls in local retirement residences • Community Gift-giving: Holiday Angel Programs and Helping For Eid Baskets • Volunteer Program: 140 individuals help to deliver our clothing services; most of our volunteers are newcomer women who are seeking to improve language and cultural competency, expand their social networks and gain workplace experience • Community engagement: Friendship Circle, Peer Language Training and Community excursions • Skills-building: certificate-based programs in business, retail and customer services skills offered in partnership with Seneca College and the Retail Council of Canada