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ABOUT THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY The Arthritis Society has been setting lives in motion for over 65 years. Dedicated to a vision of living well while creating a future without arthritis, The Society is Canada’s principal health charity providing education, programs and support to the over 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis. Since its founding in 1948, The Society has been the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada, investing more than $185 million in projects that have led to breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with arthritis. The Arthritis Society is accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. For more information and to make a donation, visit www.arthritis.ca.

CMCC is a fully accredited academic institution recognized as one of the most rigorous and innovative chiropractic programs in North America. The Toronto based campus features modern teaching and laboratory space, the largest English language chiropractic library in Canada, and a network of community based clinics serving a diverse patient base with more than 74,000 patient visits each year. Founded in 1945, CMCC is a not for profit charitable organization. CMCC receives no direct government funding and relies on tuition, membership and community / alumni donations to fund its operations. Your contribution to CMCC will help us create leaders in spinal health and support research aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, a leading cause of long-term disability. Improved care for these disorders can relieve the strain on health care systems around the world by helping millions of patients regain the ability to lead healthy, active lives.

We are the people who are here, day or night, 24/7, to answer the calls from those who are reaching out for help. Callers may have simple questions. Or they may be in crisis. Either way, with 181 volunteers answering nearly 40,000 calls a year, we provide an integral, important and vital service in the community. At any given time of day or night, people out there require our help. Whether they’re depressed, lonely, overwhelmed or so distraught they’re contemplating suicide, they will find a supportive and caring person at our end of the line. People of all ages, races, genders and social-economic groups call our confidential service. Patient, understanding and giving, Distress Centre volunteers are trained to listen, talk through concerns or provide community resource information. In other words, whatever is needed, our volunteers are there. What else do we do? We provide training for other community groups. Our renowned trainers provide training on diverse topics.

The Ottawa Food Bank supplies 138 emergency food programs, bringing hope to people who need it most. Dozens of organizations such as The Shepherds of Good Hope, The Ottawa Mission and the Salvation Army rely heavily on The Ottawa Food Bank, as do school meal programs, shelters and neighbourhood grocery programs throughout the National Capital Region. The Food Bank depends upon the generosity of donors like you to make this work possible.

The George Hull Centre for Children & Families is an accredited children's mental health centre dedicated to serving children and youth, from birth to age 18, and their families. We help troubled children. We help troubled families. Children with depression. Children with school problems. Children with drug problems. Children who want to die. The Centre offers hope and healing through a full range of mental health services, including prevention services, outpatient services, day treatment and residential services. Our staff - early childhood educators, child and youth workers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language pathologists - are united by a common commitment to work tirelessly to support children and their families to become strong and healthy. "There were many times when I felt that the George Hull Centre was a lifeline for my family and I will always be grateful for all of the help and support we received." (Parent)

For 151 years, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington has been building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The YMCA offers a multitude of programs in response to community needs, including child care, recreation, education, job placement, camping, youth leadership development and many others. The YMCA is a place for everyone in our community, regardless of their age, background, ability or financial means.

Brain Injury Services offers a full range of rehabilitation services for individuals living with a brain injury. The agency provides both outreach and residential services offering up to 24-hour, seven-days-a-week care. With a head office in Hamilton, and branch offices in Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, the agency can provide rehabilitation for any level of brain injury -- from mild to catastrophic. With an "Exemplary" rating from Accreditation Canada, Brain Injury Services is nationally recognized as an expert in the field and its programming is clinically proven to be effective in treating all aspects of brain injury, including behavioural, cognitive and physical issues. All staff are university or college graduates and the agency has access to a complete range of professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, behaviour therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, etc.

Founded in 1979, the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County is the largest community-based palliative care facility in Canada. To date, our innovative programs and services have supported and educated more than 30,000 people. For more information about our services please visit www.thehospice.ca

The Kinsmen Foundation of BC celebrates 60 years of serving the needs of severely disabled adults throughout British Columbia. The Foundation was started by the Kinsmen Club of Vancouver in 1952 to fight and find a cure for the dreaded disease, polio. When a cure was found, the Foundation changed its focus to assist those who were stricken with this terrible disease. In later years, the Foundation was expanded to include people with disabilities.

The Lutheran Community Care Centre is a social service agency offering a number of services. Through a coordinated effort from Pastoral Care Workers, Lutheran clergy and dedicated volunteers, the Care Centre offers worship opportunities and visiting in long-term care facilities, ensures those who request services in hospital or nursing homes are visited regularly, and their families supported. The Street Reach Ministries Resource Centre is a safe and supportive place where people can find a sense of community. This approach of fellowship not only changes attitudes but also opens up hearts. We strive to reach out to everyone who comes to Street Reach and provide a sense of belonging and community to people coming off the street. We also partner with the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board to provide homlessness prevention services and with the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services to provide services to adults with a developmental disability.

Epilepsy and Seizure Association of Manitoba provides information, education, support groups (Winnipeg and Brandon), and one to one information sessions to people living with epilepsy/seizures and their families. We provide a newsletter. We believe that interacting with people at the grassroots level is just as important as the research towards a cure for epilepsy. We are available for presentations at schools, businesses, staff training, senior centres, on an as-requested bases throughout the province of Manitoba. A cure may be found tomorrow, but someone needs your help today.

Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County is a non-profit organization offering professional counselling services and education. Our services are available to everyone living or working in Simcoe County regardless of age, ability, cultural or religious background, race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Did you know that we are the only family service agency in the county that doesn’t have admission criteria related to a particular diagnosis? Thanks to your support we serve over 2 thousand clients each year. That’s equal to over 5.9 thousand hours of direct service to individuals, couples and families in our community who we rely on us for help. We would like to publicly thank donors who make significant contributions to our organization, by featuring their names and/or logos on our website and in our Annual Report. Donors that prefer to not be publicly recognized need to let us know.