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Canada's only NEW clothing bank and basics-needs items, Windfall receives donations of exclusively NEW clothing, school backpacks, personal care items and small household goods and distributes these to 100 social service agencies working with the Greater Toronto Area's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens. Windfall also hosts job-training programs for teams of intellectually challenged adults from Community Living Toronto and clients on social assistance.

Established in 1992, Quoddy Futures Foundation (SCEP*)is one of the original sites in Environment Canada’s Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP). QFF is unique in that it is located on an international river and represents the interests of both Canadian and American residents of the St. Croix Valley and Passamaquoddy Region of the Bay of Fundy/Gulf of Maine. QFF maintains its office in the Quoddy Learning Centre located at the Ganong Nature and Marine Park near St. Stephen, NB. The organization is a not-for-profit, charity that promotes a sustainable future through its Quoddy Community Initiative and Quoddy Ecosystem Initiative; companion programs that address both environmental and community issues. Currently, QFF operates the 350 acre Ganong Nature & Marine Park, Camp Waweig, a community camp located on the Waweig River. * QFF is the operating name of St. Croix Estuary Project Inc. - SCEP

COLT History The Central Okanagan Land Trust (COLT) was formed by the Central Okanagan Foundation in 1991 to accept donations of land and other assets so COLT can purchase or hold land for the preservation, conservation, or fostering of nature or wildlife sanctuaries, parks or reserves, for future generations. Today As a registered charitable organization, COLT works closely with donors and others to move this important mandate forward in the rapidly-urbanizing Central Okanagan region. The Trust also continues to work with the Central Okanagan Foundation as a repository of valuable Endowment Funds that help purchase land, raise public awareness, provide land stewardship, and engage new donors to leave a legacy for their families and future generations. Contact us to learn more about how you can be a part of this important legacy in our community.

The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit charitable organization that promotes and facilitates waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation in the Province of Alberta.

The Trans Canada Trail is a 22,500-kilometre recreational trail winding its way through every province and territory, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. When completed, it will be the world's longest recreational trail, linking close to 1000 communities and over 34 million Canadians. Today almost 73 percent (16,500 kilometres) is developed. Thousands of people are taking to the Trail to walk, hike, cycle, ski, horseback ride, canoe and snowmobile.

Tree Canada is a not-for-profit charitable organization established to encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees in urban and rural environments. A winner of the Canadian Environmental Award (2007), Tree Canada engages Canadian companies, government agencies and individuals to support the planting of trees, the greening of schoolyards, and other efforts to sensitize Canadians to the benefits of planting and maintaining trees. To date, more than 79 million trees have been planted, more than 530 schoolyards have been greened, and Tree Canada has organized 10 national urban forest conferences. More information about Tree Canada is available at www.treecanada.ca.

The Elora Environment Centre is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing leadership in community-based environmental initiatives for both urban and rural communities. We are a registered charity and a founding member of Green Communities Canada. Our experience and expertise are two of our strengths. We offer independent and unbiased advice with a clear dedication and commitment to the environment. We offer programs and services in energy efficiency; greenhouse gas reduction; water efficiency and safety; urban tree stewardship; environmental education and sustainable lifestyles

Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust (DF&WT or the Trust) is a non-profit charitable society established in Delta, BC in 1993. Our board of directors represents a partnership of farmers, naturalists, and community-minded individuals working co-operatively as a team to find solutions to land-use problems on farmland in the community. Recognising the significance of the Fraser delta to large numbers of migratory and resident birds, the Trust was formed to empower local farmers and naturalists to co-operatively implement farm stewardship programs and promote sustainable agriculture. The Trust, along with many local residents, believes that the survival of the soil-based agricultural industry in Delta is essential to the survival of the nationally and internationally important species of wildlife in this area. With this in mind, we work with farmers on a cost-shared basis to encourage sustainable farming practices that consider wildlife needs.

CCWC seeks to protect the endangered Castle Wilderness, on Provincial Crown Land north of Waterton Lakes National Park in the SW corner of Alberta. This 1041 sq km expanse of land is the most biodiverse in Alberta, with almost all the species that were present at European contact (lacking only the bison). While the Castle Wilderness is partly still wild and healthy, incursions are present and expading (sour gas, logging, invasive plants, and motorized recreation). CCWC is a supporter of the Castle Special Place Conceptual Proposal that would grant protection of the Castle as a combination Wildland/Provincial Park.

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada provides a lifelong home to donkeys and mules that have been neglected or abused, or that can no longer be cared for by their owners. The DSC provides a program in animal welfare education to school and community groups. In addition, the DSC has developed a Foster Farm Program wherein animals are placed in pairs on permanent loan at suitable farms. The Sanctuary Farm is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10-4, May through October.

The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences is a research centre located in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Its mandate is research, education and community action relating to large river systems, with a focus on the St. Lawrence River ecosystem. A non-governmental organization, the River Institute works with a wide variety of individuals, groups,agencies and communities to fulfill its environmental mission

In the past, the SRA has undertaken many projects, ranging from salmon habitat restoration to lobbying (successfully) for flood plain zoning and protection. Our efforts are concentrated on protecting and restoring salmon habitat, reconnecting fragmented salmon habitat, rebuilding salmon habitats through restocking, and educating the public through our two educational in-classroom programs River Rangers and Fish Friends. We are also working on developing a watershed management plan for the Sackville River Watershed, based on our existing Sackville River Ecosystem Plan (SREP). The expertise used to design and implement the protection, restoration activities and education materials comes from our volunteer membership, assistance from government staff at all levels, donated time from local consultant firms, and summer students when funding is available for them. Using this approach we have been quite successful to date.