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Thank you for your interest in learning on how best to support your local health care. A health care gift allows us to fund new medical equipment and supports many patient care projects. Be assured that the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation will use your gift in the manner it was granted and enhance the area of the Hospital that is closest to your heart. Each and every gift at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation is special and appreciated. That is why we have developed a comprehensive donor recognition or stewardship Programs. There are a number of special trust funds set up to house donor gifts for specific areas and these gifts can be held in trust until a target goal is obtained. We encourage you to contact us to discuss how you prefer to have you gift donated. Remember, sometimes when we are generous in small, barely detectable ways it can change someone else’s life forever...

Burnaby Hospital Foundation raises funds to support the medical equipment needs of Burnaby Hospital. Burnaby Hospital is a 300 bed, community based, acute care hospital caring for over 230,000 people every year. Our Emergency department is one of the busiest in the Province of BC and treats over 45,000 adults and 12,000 children annually.

Established in 1984, our volunteer-driven, not-for-profit agency provides meals services and social programs to residents living in the Town of Caledon and Orangeville area. Our services and programs include: hot and frozen meal delivery, social dining, social health and wellness programs, friendly visiting, telechats, and security checks. With the support of our nutritional program and social services clients can live independently in their homes and remain in their communities.

This is accomplished through support counselling, skill development and social/recreational programs.

The Halifax Association for Community Living (HACL) is a grass roots, family-based, charitable organization serving children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities as well as offering support to their families in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Providing information to persons with Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis is the primary goal of the association and is the first purpose listed in the constitution. Other major goals are assisting in the education and awareness of the general public and health professionals regarding these two diseases, encouraging medical research, advising manufacturers and distributors about gluten-free foods and acting as advocate for persons with Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis to other organizations and government departments.

Founded in 1979, the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) is a national registered charity. SSC works in a federation model with 10 provincial societies and their over 100 chapters/branches, to alleviate the suffering caused by schizophrenia and related mental disorders. To this end, SSC and its provincial affiliates carry out public awareness & education, family/individual support, advocacy and research funding initiatives and programs.

Founded in 1940, Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) is a non-profit , multi-service agency with a long history of offering programs to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people and their families.

The Canadian Hemophilia Society, Manitoba Chapter Inc. (CHS-MC) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1965. CHS-MC is a volunteer based, grassroots organization. We are not funded by the United Way or any government agencies. The Chapter was created to improve the quality of life, and provide support, service, research,education and advocacy for Manitobans living with inherited bleeding disorders.

The largest Canadian, member-based charity, with over one million members, and is the leading provider of medical information services linked to customized medical bracelets and necklets. MedicAlert speaks for you when you can’t. As a charity, Canadian MedicAlert Foundation is committed to protecting families in financial need through the Member Assistance program and providing education and awareness programs for first responders and healthcare professionals. The No Child Without program is an exciting new school based program that provides MedicAlert protection to children from ages 4 to 14. We are endorsed by organizations such as Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) and National Emergency Nurses Affiliation (NENA) and we work in partnership with a Canada-wide network of over 16,000 hospitals, pharmacies, doctors’ offices, medical clinics, and public health centres who recommend MedicAlert to their patients.

CMHA Kelowna provides a wide range of services and supports to those who are experiencing mental illness and their families. One of our core objectives is to promote and create innovative programs and supports that contribute to the recovery, secondary prevention, empowerment and community integration of people with mental illness in our community. Our programs are centered around the notion of assisting individuals to build their skills necessary to manage their mental health and to learn about services and supports that are available to them. Our key area of activities are: - Recovery & Self Rehabilition Programs - Outreach Services & Housing - Community Education

CMHA HRB provides support, including case management, justice services and crisis support, to people who have mental health and/or addiction concerns. They also offer education about mental health/addictions and information about community services. More information is available at www.cmhahrb.ca.