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Try to imagine a young child growing up without a nurturing family. Imagine this same child as a teenager before his/her nineteenth birthday – how frightening the future must be for them. Realize that all government supports have been removed – the challenge of becoming a tenant, parent, neighbour and community member under these circumstances is daunting at the very least. Teaching lifeskills is the tenacious belief in assisting one young life at a time. It’s what every mom, dad, grandparent, aunt and uncle passes on to the children in their care. For children who don’t have that kind of family structure to count on, Aunt Leah’s is needed to fill the kindness gap. Please have a look at our website to find out more about our programs and the youth and moms we work with. www.auntleahs.org

We take these urban kids and bring them to our Lakeside wilderness location in Newmarket and offer them experiences that make them feel like part of a family. We help hundreds of kids develop practical skills, relevant knowledge and self-confidence. We concentrate on prevention rather than rehabilitation. In this way Trails builds trust and confidence and has a real influence on the direction of youths' lives.

The Parkdale Food Centre is part of the Ottawa Food Bank’s distribution network. It serves the Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Civic Hospital and Wellington West neighbourhoods. It is a not-for-profit, volunteer- run organization that provides emergency food aid to individuals and families in need. The Centre is funded in part by the City of Ottawa and local churches, with additional donations provided by individuals and local businesses. The Centre is currently experiencing a budget shortfall so is in the midst of a fundraising drive to support its 2014 programs. Our Mission At the Parkdale Food Centre, our mission is to provide healthy food, nutritional education and a warm and welcoming environment to our neighbors in need.

Based on the tradition of tikkun olam (healing the world), MAZON Canada raises awareness of poverty and hunger and links it with the mitzvah (obligation) of tzedakah (charity). Funds raised by MAZON Canada are distributed on a non-denominational basis and allocated twice a year giving much needed relief to carefully vetted organizations that provide basic food needs.

A donation to the Vancouver Aquarium ensures the continuation and growth of programs that will have a positive, tangible and long-term impact on our community and our aquatic world. Your commitment to the Vancouver Aquarium supports: -Education programs that teach marine science to children and youth; inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards; -Conservation initiatives that help people take action to save threatened or endangered aquatic environments; -The continuing evolution of our world-class exhibits - connecting visitors to the aquatic world and encouraging them to care about conservation; -Ground-breaking research aimed at addressing some of the aquatic world's most pressing problems.

The programs and services Gillian’s Place provides helps abused women and their children with the opportunity to rebuild their lives. These programs include support counselling and safety planning, family law advice, safe shelter and transitional assistance. Abused women who may never stay at our shelter still benefit from the free and confidential services we offer.

For many years, 'KSM' has been meeting the needs of Oakville's most vulnerable citizens. Through diverse programs, we have been making a positive difference in the lives of families, seniors socially isolated adults, youth and children in our community. Some of our services include computer and employment training, food bank, meals, counselling, homework clubs, youth drop-in and day care. Our staff, along with over 400 volunteers, is committed to assisting those who come through our doors, regardless of colour, culture, religion, economic status, gender or social condition. We are supported by local businesses, charitable foundations, churches and individuals. Through their support, we are able to support over 5,000 people each year.

Community Living North Halton, in partnership with families and the community, supports the choices and personal growth of individuals with a developmental disability. Vision: A community where everyone belongs and is valued. CLNH was founded by parents who dreamed of a better life for their sons and daughters. They wanted their children to learn in school, have friends, and be welcome in their communities. Today we continue that vision. Today the organization includes individuals, families and volunteers dedicated to making sure that people with developmental disabilities are able to enjoy their right to lead active and productive lives in their communities.

PARTNERSHIP WEST is a registered charitable organization #88963-8946-RR0001 whose purpose is to provide food and other necessities of life to the needy in our community.We are members of Burlington Food Share, Ontario Association of Food Banks and Food Banks Canada.Our Board of Directors consists of six public members and seven members from various churches. The Board is mandated to ensure that all Federal and Provincial requirements are met and that the maximum amount of donated funds are directed to supporting the needs of our clients.

The Calgary Zoological Society was officially founded in 1929. Key to the zoo’s mission is generating affection for the amazing animals that call the zoo home, and inspiring people to care about their wild relatives. Our education team delivers more than 800 school programs to 21,000 students each year focusing on topics ranging from water conservation to saving endangered species. The ultimate goal is to motivate the next generation to take action. The Calgary Zoo’s Centre for Conservation Research conducts innovative research and participates in reintroduction programs that help secure the future of many Canadian endangered species. In addition, conservation initiatives throughout the world are identified and supported through the zoo’s Conservation Outreach. Over the past five years, more than 25 projects were supported in 20 countries and most involve community-based initiatives – helping local people to participate in conservation efforts in their own backyard.

We gather donations of new and gently used baby clothing and accessories. We launder and clean all items, and assemble them into beautiful colour-coordinated layettes containing a full year’s wardrobe for an infant born to a needy family in our community. Our assembled layettes are delivered to the recipient families through a variety of charitable organizations, non-profit groups, social service agencies and health care agencies who are working with these families on a long-term basis to develop and build life skills.

The London Food Bank was officially incorporated on January 1, 1987. It is a non-profit, charitable organization, governed by a community board of directors. There are two parts to its mandate: * To act as a front-line agency assisting those struggling to make ends meet * To act as a food warehouse and work with other agencies that assist people in need