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The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is a non-profit agency that was established in 1982 for the purpose of providing education and support for individuals with schizophrenia and their family members. BCSS Kelowna currently offers programs that support both individuals with mental illness and family members. We work toward fighting stigma through engaging the community and providing information.

The Cabbagetown Youth Centre was formed in 1972 by volunteers to provide social and recreational programs for youth in the eastern inner city core of Toronto. The CYC is a private, not-for-profit organization governed by an 11 member board of community residents. The CYC was developed in response to a need for preventative services in a community with one of the highest youth crime rates in Metro Toronto. It has gradually expanded programs from sports to social activities to learning skills, health promotion and vocational development for residents of all ages. In 1996, a site at 240 Wellesley Street East was developed. It includes classrooms for ESL instruction and computor training, child-care facilities and a large auditorium. In 1999, the CYC redeveloped an old YMCA in the sub-basement of a large apartment building in St. James Town. Since then, recreational, community and skill development programs have been offered at 650 Parliament Street. The site operat

City Centre Care Society provides care to the marginalized of dowtown Vancouver. In operation since 1907, the society is licensed to provide services to 194 residents and tenants in three programs: 100 residents in Complex Care, 22 residents in the Addiction Recovery Program and 72 residents in Assisted Living.

Northern Environment Action Team (NEAT) is a grassroots, not-for-profit organization. Since 1989, NEAT has focused on increasing awareness of resource conservation, waste reduction and other urban environmental issues through educational programming, special events and other programs. NEAT’s philosophy is that simple, practical actions will lead to significant reduction in our personal environmental impact. NEAT has found that initiatives which promote change to a more environmentally responsible attitude are most effective when implemented at the community level and involve direct contact with people. NEAT believes that outreach programs will ultimately foster lifestyle changes in the community that will ensure the continuation of these positive actions and entrench them as accepted attitudes. NEAT is an award-winning organization and enjoys strong community support demonstrated by public participation and political support for its environmental educational initiatives.

WAFA's mission is to acknowledge, certify and share sustainable water, air, and food solutions worldwide. At WAF Awards we believe that addressing the world's most acute problems, like ending hunger, preserving clean air and bringing water to every human being, starts with acknowledging people who develop solutions that are proven to work. We strive to identify exceptional pioneers in sustainability initiatives and share their stories across multiple platforms, aiming for global reach. We celebrate them in a magnificent Awards event at a different location each year, giving them the visibility they deserve to inspire change and gather support to scale and replicate their solutions. WAFA's goal is to become a mainstream platform that mobilizes the global public in the selection of Award winners. Together, we bring to light the good deeds in the world and spread a genuine message of hope.

That Athletes With An Intellectual Impairment Across The World Have The Opportunity To Achieve Excellence In Sport And High-Level Competition

Agence Ometz is an integrated social services agency which was created from the merger of Jewish Employment Montreal (JEM), Jewish Immigration Aid Services Montreal (JIAS), and Jewish Family Services (JFS). Agence Ometz offers a range of human services in the fields of employment, immigration and social services to individuals and families experiencing a period of vulnerability in their lives. Building on 150 years of community service and the expertise of its three founding agencies, Ometz provides the necessary supports to those individuals and families who do not have the capacity or resources to become strong, resilient and healthy.

Beit Halochem Canada is an organization devoted to helping Israeli disabled war veterans and victims of terror. Beit Halochem centres in Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Nahariya offer state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities for the veterans and their families. Beit Halochem Canada has committed to provide much-needed funding for the equipment and programs in the four centres. By supporting these outstanding facilities, our heroes will receive what they truly deserve - the chance at a new life.

The Centre for Children & Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and families involved with the justice system, as young offenders, victims of crime or abuse, the subjects of custody/access disputes, the subjects of child welfare proceedings, parties in civil litigation, or as residents of treatment or custody facilities.

The YMCA’s purpose is to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through the planning and implementation of programs balancing the development of spirit, mind and body. The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth serves the entire Halifax Regional Municipality, a population of 400,000, as well as having several outreach programs across the Province of Nova Scotia. More than 50,000 people use YMCA programs and services annually; 30,000 of these are young people. Through YMCA Strong Kids we provide $300,000 each year to provide access to the hundreds of young people and families who are willing, but unable, to afford full program fees. Most of this financial assistance is due to the generosity of our donors. All funds raised for YMCA Strong Kids provide access to programs including: • Health and Recreation • Camping • Child Care & Afterschool Programs • Programs for immigrant youth and their families

Inspired by the generous love and example of Jesus Christ, JRS seeks to accompany, serve, and advocate the cause of refugees and other forcibly displaced people, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future.

Zahana in Madagascar is dedicated to participatory rural development, education, revitalization of traditional Malagasy medicine, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture. It is Zahana's philosophy that participatory development must be based on local needs and solutions proposed by local people. It means asking communities what they need and working with them collaboratively so they can achieve their goals. Each community's own needs are unique and require a tailor -made response