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Christian Life Communities are small groups of people who are striving for a deeper spirituality that helps them find God in all things. Each local CLC community belongs to a regional, national and international community of Christian men and women, young and old, of all social conditions, who have a desire to find the voice of God in and through the ordinary events of each day. The spirituality of CLC is inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and is the specific source of its charisma. Members focus on increasing their awareness of being created and loved by God, as well as fostering their desire to work as a companion of Jesus to continue his mission in the world.

Coquitlam SAR is a Volunteer Search and Rescue team based in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Operating under the Provincial Emergency Program and tasked by local law enforcement and emergency personnel, we are responsible for inland water, wilderness and urban search and rescue in an area bounded by Indian Arm on the west, Pitt Lake on the east, Garibaldi Park to the north, and the Fraser River to the south. This primary area is over 1000km² and includes some of the most rugged and inaccessible terrain in the southwest region of the Province of British Columbia. We also provide assistance to residents during natural disasters such as floods, forest fires, and earthquakes, and respond to requests for mutual aid from other SAR teams in the BC, and in Washington State to the south. The team consists of 45 active members who conduct about 50 searches, over 60 training days and many community education appearances annually.

To help, mainly women of low incomes, to prepare economic and healthy meals so that they, and their families can eat all month long. To awake the consciousness of the participants, to favour the increase of autonomy and self-esteem. To work on the development of values such solidarity, equity and social justice, autonomy, human respect and democraty. To favor the community's participation for poverty's reduction.

If you wish to see your gift support a specific region, please ensure you designate your gift by choosing it in the fund section on the next page. National and Ottawa offices focus on peaceful conflict resolution, the prevention of violence and consensus building through youth-led initiatives. Through training workshops, forums and national conferences we provide youth with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in our communities. Edmonton staff work with at-risk youth, helping them move out of harm's way. We believe that nothing stops youth violence like education or employment. The youth we work with come from difficult backgrounds. Our job is to show youth that change is possible. Our Relentless Youth Workers empower youth to take ownership of their lives. We are in it for the long haul. For more please visit our website at www.youcan.ca.

The CDCQ is committed to supporting individuals and their families as they work to gain control over their food security needs. We do this by coordinating self-help food programs, all of which help families to stretch their food dollar, reduce their food costs and meet the food needs of their family members. The Good Baby Box Program is the most popular of all the self-help programs we support as we aim to ensure all infants in the region have access to healthy, nutritious foods from early in life. The Good Food Box program is another self-help food program. Participants can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a "much lower than retail" cost. This helps them to stretch their food dollar and have a healthier diet. The CDC focuses much of its resources towards community development and social research activities that identify and respond to urgent and emerging social issues. Research products can be accessed without cost via our website: www.cdcquinte.com

The North Vancouver Outdoor School Alumni Society (NVOSAS) was formed in 1988 and is free and open to any individual who has an interest in the activities of the NVOSAS and/or the North Vancouver Outdoor School. The North Vancouver Outdoor School, located beside the Cheakamus River north of Squamish, provides unique educational experiences, helping students to understand their role in a sustainable environment and economy. Each year over 5,000 students from grades 1 through 12 enjoy the 165 hectare site encompassing salmon spawning channels, ponds, 1000 year old cedars and panoramic bluffs.

Vancouver Commuity Network is a non-profit internet service provider, offering free dial-up internet access and providing free email account, webmail, web page, mailing list, database and domain name hosting. VCN offers a range of training and support for users in the Lower Mainland of BC. VCN also works with community groups to help them use information and communication technologies to better meet their goals.

The Rotary Club of Squamish is a group of 62 community members who are committed to improving their community and the world through a wide variety of service projects.

All gifts to the Community Foundation Grey Bruce are pooled and invested in permanent endowment funds which generate interest used to support community projects in a wide variety of charitable areas. Through prudent investment and sound financial management practices, the Foundation ensures that all donors' wishes are respected, now and forever. Any individual, family, group or charitable agency can establish an endowment fund at the Community Foundation Grey Bruce. With a gift of just $5000, you can establish a fund at the Foundation in your name, your family name, or a name of a loved one. Because your gift will be endowed permanently, your named fund will live on forever-creating a legacy in our community for generations to come. If you would like your fund to be used for a specific purpose you can establish a field of interest or donor-advised fund For more information call 519-371-7203 or e-mail cfgreybruce@brucetelecom.com or www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit community program involving the co-operative efforts of the police, the community and the media. It encourages people to call Crime Stoppers with information to solve crimes already committed, ones about to occur, and/or the whereabouts of wanted persons or missing persons, narcotics or stolen property. Crime Stoppers is based on the simple principle that for every crime committed, someone other than the criminal has information that would solve the crime. Citizens from the community often witness all or parts of a crime without being aware of what they have seen. They may unknowingly have information that is the key to solving the crime. Crime Stoppers provides a method for the community to overcome these obstacles and yet become involved in solving crime. Crime Stoppers is an effective tool where the private citizen joins together with law enforcement officials to solve crime. To the police service, Crime Stoppers plays a vital role.

White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. Starting in 1991, we asked men to wear white ribbons as a pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls. Since then the White Ribbon has spread to over 60 countries around the world. We work to examine the root causes of gender-based violence and create a cultural shift that helps bring us to a future without violence. Our vision is for a masculinity that embodies the best qualities of being human. We believe that men are part of the solution and part of a future that is safe and equitable for all people.

The Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada (TVAC) is an organization representing approximately 125 Canadians born disabled as a consequence of the drug Thalidomide. TVAC provides non-monetary programs and services, education, and advocacy for its members. Members of the Association call themselves "Thalidomiders".