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Lung Cancer Canada (LCC) is the only charity whose sole mission is to raise awareness, provide patient focused information and offer peer support to everyone touched by lung cancer. Founded in 2002 by caregivers and healthcare professionals who were concerned about the lack of information, treatment options and support, LCC has grown to be the nationally recognized source for reliable, non judgemental services and lung cancer information. Through the first Canadian patient focused Lung Cancer Resource Centre and Library, LCC offers a variety of resources for information and peer support free of charge to anyone in Canada. Governed by a volunteer Board of 12 Directors and supported by a Medical Advisory Committee, LCC is a volunteer driven registered charity. All Committees and Task Forces are made up of LCC volunteers. Our volunteers are medical professionals, caregivers, survivors and others touched by lung cancer.

The West Island Palliative Care Residence is the largest freestanding community based palliative care residence in Canada and an active promoter of the needs of the dying and their loved ones. With its 23 bed facility, the Residence has cared for more than 2,300 patients since its opening in 2002 as well as over 10,000 of their loved ones. The patients receive 24 hour comfort care, spiritual and psychological support, advanced end of life services including superior medical equipment, a highly specialized medical team and bereavement services for all surviving loved ones, all this is free of charge.

The Bonnechere Manor Foundation is a registered charity made up of a group of volunteers dedicated to raising funds to enrich the quality of life for all residents and clients at the Bonnechere Manor. Whether it is an Auditorium, state-of-the-art equipment, or programs to enrich the residents' quality of life, the Foundation is dedicated to making Bonnechere Manor truly a home-away-from-home. The Foundation is also a vehicle to raise funds that support capital projects and other programs that are not funded through existing Ministry of Health and Long Term Care mechanisms.

The South Asian Women's Centre is a voluntary non-profit women's organization run by, and for South Asian Women. Our purpose is to increase self awareness of South Asian Women and to empower women to develop their social and cultural potential. The Centre is a place where South Asian Women of all backgrounds and ages can access a variety of programs and services. We strive to provide an environment where women can work together to promote their well-being. Our primary focus is to increase women’s awareness of themselves and assist them to develop their full potential by increasing their economic, social, and political standing in society. Through the provision of programs and services, the South Asian Women’s Centre strives to provide an environment where women can work together to promote their well being.

Our Goal: Indwell's goal is to restore hope and dignity to people. We attempt to overcome the stigma through educating people to understand many common and widespread misconceptions surrounding homelessnes. Our Motivation: Staff of Indwell share a Christian motivation to care for our residents, many of whom have experienced social marginalization, family disruption, and a loss of self esteem and dignity. We follow Christ's instruction to love our neighbors as ourselves. We therefore seek to enable each resident to reach their personal recovery goals.

The St. Joseph's Hospice of Sarnia Lambton is a non-profit organization ready to extend a supporting hand and provide compassionate care to enhance quality and dignity of life for those diagnosed with a terminal illness and their families. Service is extended from time of diagnosis through bereavement. Established programs include the "Walking Companions" Bereavement Support Groups, complementary therapies (massage, hair care, manicure, pedicure, Reiki, therapeutic touch), "Food for Thought" Luncheons, resource library and the "Caring Hearts" Children's Grief and Bereavement program. A residential hospice will also be operational in 2008. Caring for the mind, body and spirit is essential to improving the quality of life. People of all cultures, ages and belief systems have unique needs to which the Hospice's specially trained staff will respond with compassion and respect. All services are available free of charge to registered clients.

The Mental Health Foundation is an non-profit organization dedicated to helping those afflicted by mental health issues and addiction find the care and supports they need. While raising funds for community projects the Mental Health Foundation advocates for a better understanding of mental health and addiction issues and provides a directory of mental health services for those in need. The Mental Health Foundation is an Alberta-based organization servicing the Edmonton and surrounding area.

Seniors Services Society offers over fifty years of combined experience serving seniors in New Westminster, across Metro Vancouver and around B.C. The society offers support programs and information for seniors in three distinct areas: Support Services for seniors living in New Westminster; Housing Services for seniors province wide; and information for seniors and service providers throughout the Metro Vancouver via our Community Education department. Annually, Seniors Services Society serves over 4,000 vulnerable and socially isolated seniors across the province.

Our Place is a community service provider in Victoria BC providing many things to the people who visit our building. We offer transitional housing and a hand up to the men and women who inhabit our 45 residential rooms. Our dining room and nutrition bar serve over 1,200 nutritious meals free of charge five days a week while our drop-in centre offers a multitude of programs as well as being a place of welcome.

Summer camp is a unique opportunity to gain positive life-long skills and memories. Our funding benefits young people who need the chance to be in the outdoors in the company of good leaders and other campers. Campers learn cooperation, acceptance of others, sportsmanship, tolerance and an environmental ethic in a way that is difficult to duplicate elsewhere. It's an opportunity to develop self-confidence, group belonging and take risks in a safe environment. A camp experience is both worthwile and valuable; it's about creating wonder, joy, hope and confidence. Campers identified to Kids In Camp and selected for support will attend an accredited member camp of the Ontario Camps Association. Camp time is an experience which lasts a lifetime.

About Our Charity Shifra Home is a maternity residence and resource centre for young pregnant women. Located in Burlington, Ontario, Shifra Home provides a safe environment that assists the resident in making informed decisions about parenting or adoption. Our programs are designed to support, shelter, nurture and care for young mothers, fathers and their babies. Our doors are open to residents at any time during their pregnancy and up to three months after the birth of their baby.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund is a national, volunteer driven charity providing financial support to breast cancer patients. There are two sides to every story about breast cancer. For the most part, the story is about pink ribbons and working towards a future where it doesn’t exist. But that ‘s just one side of the story…and it’s not ours. Ours is a story of breast cancer patients taking on debt to pay for food and shelter and medications - as well as other expenses. Ours is the all too common story of struggling, not to survive, but to afford to survive. But, it’s a story were here to change. The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund provides short-term financial support for breast cancer patients… so they can focus, simply and solely, on fighting their disease.