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Established in 1971, the Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF) works to support the special healthcare needs of children through reliable and consistent funding of pediatric medical research, as well as equipment and programs at the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg (CH). Since its inception, the CHF has contributed more than $27 million dollars for pediatric medical research and millions more to the Hospital for equipment and special programs.

For more than 30 years Ronald McDonald House Toronto has been fulfilling its mission to provide a “home away from home” for seriously ill children and their families to heal better together. Ronald McDonald House Toronto offers a place for sleeping, schooling, working, cooking and playing. It also provides vital therapeutic programs that help sick children, their siblings and their parents get to a better place emotionally. More recently, Ronald McDonald House Toronto has expanded its mission to include the in-hospital Family Room Program.

Expansion plans will provide 116 new units, in addition to our existing 95 unit complex. The addition will include: a 20 unit Dementia Wing - secure care facility with 24 hour onsite medical staff; 40 Assisted Living Units - 1 & 2 bedroom units with optional medical care available; and 56 Life Accommodation Units - 1 & 2 bedroom self-contained units. The goal of the Campaign for Caring is $4,000,000. The Campaign has raised $2 Million to date and is tarted to complete the fundraising by Sept '05. The project is expected to cost approx $18,000,000.

The Clifford Bowey School Foundation is managed by the School Council which includes parents and staff members. The Foundation raises money to support school programs and new initiatives. Over past years, donations to the school have contributed towards the Snoezelen room, swimming pool equipment, items for the toy library, and classroom learning materials. The school recently installed a new primary playground and is currently raising funds to upgrade the senior playground.

CGMH is a small community hospital serving approximately 60,000 full time residents and over 2.5 million weekenders and visitors annually. We are a major trauma unit and a regional orthopaedic center of excellence. Historically, government funding of CGMH has been barely adequate to cover operational costs such as salaries, medications, utilities and other supplies. As a result, over the past 15 years community support has been the only reliable source of funding to replace worn and outdated equipment/furnishings or to invest in new medical technology. CGMH Foundation is a volunteer led organization tasked with raising the funds necessary to ensure physicians and staff at CGMH have the tools and facilities they need to make fast, accurate diagnoses and deliver exceptional care. CGMH Foundation abides by Imagine Canada’s Ethical Fundraising Code and the Donor Bill of Rights.

Our programs & services include: Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen), Diners Clubs, Escorted Medical Transportation, Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks, Social Activation Program, Service Arrangement and Coordination (Home Help and Home Maintenance), Client Intervention and Assistance, Stroke Support Programs, 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course, and Footcare

Hospice Northwest is a non-profit charity operating in Thunder Bay and area since 1987. The organization was founded with the sole purpose of providing compassionate support to persons living with a life limiting illness and their caregivers. Services throughout the District of Thunder Bay are provided primarily by volunteers, congruent with provincial and national standards of practice.

Founded in 1980, Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities is a non-profit organization and registered charity dedicated to reform of the long-term care system and improvement of quality of life for residents. The organization is supported by membership and donations without government funding. Its activities are undertaken entirely by volunteers.

Hospice can help at a difficult time. Hospice staff and volunteers provide: * Emotional support and information for people living with advancing illness and for their caregivers * Vigils for the last hours of life * One to one emotional support and information for those grieving the death of someone they love * Group support for people in grief * Library and resources on end of life issues, care giving and grief, including picture books for children * Hospice volunteers available daily at Cowichan District Hospital and a family lounge with hot beverages. * Biweekly care clinics and outreach offering reiki, therapeutic touch and other relaxing treatments for caregivers and for those living with advancing illness or grieving a death * Community advocacy on end of life issues and grief issues All services are offered free of charge and most are available across the Cowichan region for people at home, in hospital or living in a care facility.

EKFH is located in the south east corner of British Columbia. The foundation presently stewards over 30+ funds in trust for hospital, health care facilities, residential care homes and programs guided by the Interior Health Authority. It serves the communities of Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, Jaffray, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Invermere, Canal Flats, Radium, Golden and Creston. EKFH is a public charitable foundation and registered British Columbia Society. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors.

NEED2 works every day to actively prevent suicide through our anonymous chatting/texting service for youth up to 30 years of age from across Canada who are distressed or in crisis (Youthspace.ca) and through suicide prevention presentations (Suicide Awareness for Youth)in schools in the Greater Victoria area. NEED2 also offers a support group for adults who have experienced the loss of someone through suicide, as well as workshops related to suicide, mental health and communication. NEED2 has an Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code available on request. NEED2 was previously know as NEED Crisis and Information Line. Est. 1971.

We promote and assist change at the individual, community and social levels through the provision of quality services, community action and social advocacy. 1. Health and social services are provided directly to individuals and families to help them meet basic needs, learn new skills and enhance personal growth in an inclusive environment. 2. Through networking, planning and co-ordination with other community groups, and community development to support local community action groups, an attempt is made to resolve problems and issues affecting the community. 3. The Centre works at the local, provincial and national level in order to bring about social change that will benefit people living in the community served.