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The Tim Horton Children's Foundation was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, Co-Founder of the Tim Hortons chain, to honour Tim Horton's love for children and his desire to help those less fortunate. The Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing a fun-filled camp environment for children from economically disadvantaged homes. Year-round, local children are selected from each of the communities in which a Tim Hortons store operates, giving thousands of children the opportunity to attend one of our camps. This year the Foundation will serve over 14,000 children from economically disadvantaged homes. Together we are truly making a difference.

We are a member-based organization. Our members elect a national Board of Directors who are responsible for setting the strategic direction of Dying With Dignity Canada. The Board has hired an Executive Director to carry out day-to-day operations and execute our strategic plan. We are funded by membership fees and donations, both of which are tax deductible. To join as a member of DWD, make your donation (minimum $10) to the membership fund.

The Ontario SPCA is a registered charitable organization operating on the principal that no one has the right to cause physical or mental pain or suffering to animals. The Ontario SPCA is the umbrella organization for all recognized humane societies in Ontario and the only animal welfare organization in the province authorized by provincial statute (The Ontario SPCA Act) to protect animals. Whether family pets, wildlife, or farm animals, the Ontario SPCA is there to provide care, protection and shelter. For a complete listing of our branches and affiliated SPCAs and Humane Societies, please visit us on our website: www.ontariospca.ca and click on CONTACT US, or ABOUT US for our BRANCH & AFFILIATE DIRECTORY or call 1-888-ONT-SPCA (668-7722).

Established in 1979, the Manitoba Camping Association Sunshine Fund has sent over 22,000 Manitoba children to Accredited Manitoba summer camps. Donations are used only for payment of camp fees and NOT used to administer the program.

Sistering is a non-profit charitable organization which provides a safe and welcoming environment where women receive practical and emotional supports such as, a daily hot meal; showers and laundry facilities; clothing; access to health care professionals; informal counseling, support groups and other program activities; housing services; pre-employment programs, and referrals to appropriate agencies. These supports enable women to take greater control of their lives.

Formed in 1981 by a group of concerned Edmontonians, the original mandate of the Edmonton Gleaners Association was to collect unmarketable (but otherwise edible) food and to use it to counter the city's growing hunger problem. Today, Edmonton's Food Bank acts mainly as a central warehouse, distributing food through over 200 partner agencies throughout the city. Thanks to this consolidated effort, we ensure that food and monetary donations go directly to those who need it to the most. In fact, each month in 2012, the Food Bank provided food for nearly 15,000 hampers and over 350,000 meals and snacks through our various programs. In sum, in our 30 years of operation, Edmonton's Food Bank has evolved into a very efficient and very passionate group dedicated to eliminating the hunger problem in our city.

Currently, more than 20,000 Manitobans are diagnosed and one person out of every three is personally affected. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba provides valuable programs and services for people affected by dementia, while funding research to help find a cure. The Society offers supportive counselling; caregiver education; support groups for people with dementia and for their caregivers; professional education; public awareness; the MedicAlert® Safely Home program; the First Link® program and more. The Alzheimer Society also plays an important role in advocating for change within our local, provincial and federal governments. By working to influence programs and services which directly impact people affected, the Society helps enhance the quality of life for people living with a diagnosis and the people who care for them.

While we have made great strides towards equality in Canada, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified (LGBT) people still live in basic fear for their lives in many parts of the world. In the spirit of, and with homage to the Underground Railroad, the mission of the Rainbow Railroad is to help LGBT people as they seek safe haven from state enabled violence, murder or persecution. Rainbow Railroad is a volunteer-based registered charity. Who do we help? Our current focus is on LGBT individuals who have faced physical violence or face an imminent threat of violence. Currently we are working with LGBT communities where our connections are strongest in the Caribbean, Africa and former Soviet States.

FoodShare develops innovative programs and education to improve access to affordable and healthy food, reaching over 159,000 children and adults every single month. We take a long-term approach to hunger and food issues, working to empower individuals, families and communities through food-based initiatives “from field to table.” FoodShare mentors communities in drawing on their own strengths to adapt and grow tools and scalable solutions so that our work is leveraged exponentially. Our programs include Student Nutrition, Field to Table Schools, the Good Food Café (healthy cafeteria), Focus on Food youth internships, the Good Food Box, Mobile and Good Food Markets, Fresh Produce for Schools, School Grown, Community Kitchens, the FoodLink Hotline, Power Soups, Community Gardening, Composting, Beekeeping, School Grown, and Urban Agriculture.

Our mission at The Toronto Humane Society is to promote the humane care and protection of all animals and to prevent cruelty and suffering. The day-to-day operation of the THS involves the direct handling of lost, abandoned, unwanted and injured pets. In any given year, approximately 10,000 animals pass through the shelter, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The injured receive veterinary care; abandoned animals are given a safe haven. Immature and injured animals are placed in foster care until they are strong enough to be placed for adoption. The Toronto Humane Society is supported solely by individual and corporate donations - we do not receive government funding of any kind.

The Saskatoon SPCA has been providing a safe shelter and finding happy homes for companion animals in Saskatoon and surrounding area since 1968. As a registered charitable organization, the Saskatoon SPCA relies on the generosity of individual and corporate donors to raise necessary funds to provide shelter, care, nutrition and love to an average of 5,500 abandoned, lost, homeless and orphaned animals annually.

West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a non-profit United Way agency and is not affiliated with any religious denomination or group. We are a team of volunteers, participants and staff who develop community programs and services in response to need and also promote socio-economic conditions in which individuals and families in our catchment area can thrive. We have served the multicultural neighbourhoods of southwest Toronto since 1912. We operate out of six facilities, offering a broad range of community-based social service programs serving people of all ages. In all, we serve over 17,000 people a year. We are governed by a 15member Board of Directors, who are elected by our voting membership. Program services are delivered by over 200 full-time and part-time staff and over 800 volunteers. Our community development projects benefit groups inside and outside our community. The House has been recognized for this work through three public policy awards.