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Vancouver Fire Fighters are on the front line when it comes to supporting our communities. We've been involved with community and charity work for the past 90 years. The Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society was officially formed in 1998 to build on our legacy of community work. We've been busy ever since! The Charitable Society is operated by the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Union Local 18 of the International Association of Fire Fighters.

The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is governed by a Board which consists of 12 volunteer directors. Since it’s inception in 1998, The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has lead activities formerly carried out by the Foundation of Public General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Sydenham District Hospital. Through capital fundraising initiatives like 'Your Health, Your Future', 'The Future’s in Sight', 'Every Life Counts', Chatham-Kent Physician Recruitment Fundraising, 'Making the Right Investment - MRI Campaign' and ongoing capital campaign achievements, residents of Chatham-Kent have the ability to access leading-edge healthcare delivered within local modern facilities by highly-trained professionals. The success of the Foundation depends on your generous support. With your contributions and participation, we can all work, 'Together Today for a Healthier Tomorrow'.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Northwest Region is a voluntary association that exists to promote mental health for individuals and the community. We believe in enabling individuals, groups and communities to enhance their mental health. We believe in social justice, individual and collective responsibility, access to appropriate and adequate resources and supports, self-determinationm and maximum community integration. We believe that these elements are critical to mental health and a personally satisfying quality of life. In order to operationalize these beliefs we educate, inform, advocate, research, provide services, facilitate, coordinate and collaborate.

The Krasman Centre is a consumer/survivor initiative which operates a drop-in centre for people who have mental health issues and/or experience homelessness. We have a recovery focus and operate a family support program as well. We are open six days per week including most holidays. We offer a peer-run non-crisis Warm Line seven nights per week from 6pm until midnight and all are welcome to call: 1-888-777-0979. We are located in Richmond Hill but serve all of York Region and the Central LHIN.

An innovative respite and support service in the home to the family caregiver of a person with Alzheimer's.

The Movement Centre's goal is to help improve the "quality of life" for individuals with movement disabilities such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, head injury, and Parkinsons disease. Because we receive no major funding from government or the United Way, our families must pay out-of-pocket for Conductive Education. This unique program helps individuals to experience a greater freedom of movement, improved self-confidence, and increased independence. It is only through donations, grants, and many fundraising initiatives that we are able to keep the cost affordable to our families in need.

There are nine categories of Resource/Information and Educational programs provided by the BNSSCF. The following programs impack the lives of our low income seniors, their families and communities. They also help to create healthier communities for all. * Community Liaison * Resource/Information & Education * Social Issues * Computer Training * Advocacy & Referral Services * Collective Kitchen * Drop-in Activity * Testimonials to be heard * Yearly Event Long term Goal: to provide housing for low income seniors.

Direct-MS was founded by persons affected by MS for the benefit of persons with MS. We provide information not available at larger MS charities which focus on drug therapies for MS. The charity has no employees and is run entirely by volunteers. Almost all funds collected (98%+) go to research and information dissemination.

The Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay is an annual community based fundraising event that challenges groups of people to run or walk Relay-style for 24 hours. Teams of runners and/or walkers made up of corporate and recreational groups collect individual pledges or organize team fundraising events to raise money towards their collective team totals. Relay History In 1978, the first 24 Hour Relay For The Kids was held at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C.. The event was originally organized by the Seawall Running Society. Twenty-three teams participated and raised over $70,000 to help send kids to Easter Seals camps and hence history began… Today, the 24 Hour Relay is now widely known as the Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay. There are eleven 24 Hour Relays across the country including Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Quebec, Toronto, Halifax, Annapolis Valley, and St, John's. This national event has raised in excess of $51 million in support of local Easter Seals prog

The Center for Epilepsy was originally founded as the Fraser Valley Epilepsy Society in 1998 by a group of dedicated parents, support workers, health-care providers and other caregivers. Our board members include those who live with epilepsy, parents of children with epilepsy and several doctors who specialize in neurological disorders. We are dedicated to creating and providing support, information, and education to families and individuals who live with epilepsy their support staff, educational personnel, friends, co-workers, health care providers and anyone else affected by epilepsy. To educate children and adults who witness a seizure not to be afraid, provide them with the essential information and first aid skills that will furnish them with the self-confidence to correctly manage a seizure.

We are committed to supporting children’s health and wellness across Canada. Our focus is on childhood nutrition and children with disabilities. President’s Choice Children’s Charity helps kids through grants for childhood nutrition programs and provides support for families with a child with a disability. We believe nutrition is fundamental to children’s health and we want to provide the resources necessary to fuel a better learning environment. Our support of children’s health is accomplished by being the National Premier Sponsor of Breakfast For Learning and through the PCCC Basic Needs Brighter Future Program in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada. We support children with disabilities by providing financial grants for essential specialized equipment and essential therapists. Through individual grants, the charity is able to supply much needed resources and help provide a renewed sense of independence, dignity and freedom.

For over 30 years, Geneva Centre for Autism has been the leader in developing and teaching the most effective techniques to assist individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is the only Centre of its kind in Canada, and an international leader in the autism field. We provide direct intervention, counselling, information and support services to more than 4,200 children and families in the Greater Toronto, Peel, Halton, Dufferin, Simcoe and York regions. In addition, our Training Institute provides education and skill building opportunities to parents and professionals to help build community capacity to integrate children with autism into classrooms and communities. Professionals from around the world contract with our Training Institute for workshops. In total, more than 18,000 people access our services and resources each year.