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The Advocacy Centre for The Elderly is a community based legal clinic for low income senior citizens. ACE is managed by a volunteer board of directors at least half of whom are seniors. ACE is funded through Legal Aid Ontario and is the first legal clinic in Canada to specialize in the legal problems of seniors. ACE provides direct legal services to low-income seniors, public legal education, and engages in law reform activities. ACE services and activities are in relation to areas of law of special importance to the seniors' population.

We are known as innovative, creative and supportive of a worker - involved approach to workplace health and safety. The work of the Alberta Workers' Health Centre will be accomplished, alone or with others, by: • acting as a ‘first contact’ point for workers seeking help; • providing workers with education and information to help them solve problems; • working to promote health and safety issues in high schools and other learning institutions; • raising public awareness of workplace health and safety issues.

A & O Strives to be a recognized community partner in the development and delivery of innovative services that empower older adults to lead healthy, vibrant lives.

ACSA addresses a variety of issues including systemic poverty, hunger, housing, homelessness, unemployment, accessibility and social isolation. Over the years ACSA has been funded by all levels of government, several foundations, schools, local faith communities, and The United Way of Greater Toronto. Its strength remains in the original concept: To act as a bridge between people who need help and those who can provide it. For nearly 35 years the backbone of the organization has been the army of volunteers who help run an array of programs. While the original concept has remained the same, some of the methods have changed: more and more ACSA helps people to help themselves by providing ‘hand up’ programs rather than ‘hand out’ programs. Programs have also changed to reflect the ever-changing community needs. Community Engagement enables entire neighborhoods to work together to identify common issues of concern and to address them as a community.

Client Support Services ·Counselling / Peer Support ·Housing ·Practical Support including Vitamins, Medications, Drives, Food Vouchers ·Complementary Therapies including Yoga, and Massage ·Benefits Counselling & Personal Advocacy ·Clinical Services On-Site ·Treatment Information and Referrals Education ·Extensive Workshops Series ·Agency, Staff and Volunteer Training ·Health and Wellness Information Booths Outreach ·Stay Sharp Needle Exchange ·Heptonic, a youth-based Hep C project ·Community Events ·Internet Outreach Anonymous HIV Testing ·Including Hepatitis C and STI’s. ·Free Hepatitis B testing. ·Free Hepatitis A for MSM and IDU ·No Appointment Necessary. Confidential. ·Every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30. Please check our website at archguelph.ca for regular testing updates. Volunteer Opportunities Available

Since the mid-1980s AIDS Thunder Bay has provided quality, compassionate support, education and advocacy around HIV and AIDS, and related issues. Our agency has become an integral component in the region providing assistance and support to individuals and families infected/affected with HIV/AIDS. Our Direct Client Services (DCS) Program provides support in five vital areas: emergency financial assistance, food bank, nutritional supplements and transportation support. Providing support in these areas is a direct means of overcoming boundaries and limitations associated with this disease including financial constraints and poverty situations.

The AIDS Committee of Windsor (ACW) is a non-profit registered charity mandated to provide education and support services with regard to HIV/AIDS for Windsor-Essex, and Chatham-Kent counties. The ACW was established in 1985 by community volunteers, including those from the University of Windsor and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit who were concerned about the lack of response to the new disease that seemed to be attacking the gay community. The ACW has grown and expanded its services and educational opportunities, and is able to offer these services to the entire community. Supported by a dedicated staff of 14 and more than 150 volunteers, the organization reaches high-risk populations and the general public of Windsor-Essex, and more recently Chatham-Kent (with funds raised in those communities).

AIDS Vancouver plays a special role in providing quality health care to people affected by HIV/AIDS living in the Lower Mainland. It is an organization whose presence and continued strength is essential to the quality for life of this community and of each individual and family who draws on its services. Well run and well managed, AIDS Vancouver opened its doors in 1983 as the first AIDS service organization in Canada and in response to the growing need for community health organizations to support individuals vulnerable to the epidemic. Today, over 7,000 people from all over the world are annually accessing some form of service provided by AIDS Vancouver. AIDS Vancouver continues to respond to the ongoing changing and challenging health care environment of HIV/AIDS and is fully dedicated to grow and respond to meet the needs of the community we serve. AIDS Vancouver strives to keep our programming innovative and relevant.

Community Links is a non-profit charitable organization that provides services and programs to individuals from birth to seniors throughout the North Rocky View Region including Airdrie, Beiseker, Crossfield, Irricana, and the surrounding North Rocky View County. Our agency has three principle services; Counselling, Family Resource and Community Development. Each department has an outreach component serving those with barriers who are unable to attend either the Airdrie or Beiseker office. The agency’s Vision of Strong Individuals Strong Families Strong Communities is a testament to our belief that together we can help make a positive difference in the community. Our purpose is to serve and promote the welfare of people in the North Rocky View community and to ensure that all people have access to services, resources, and opportunities they require to promote their well being.

Established in 1987, AKCS is a K-12 private Christian School serving the area of Airdrie, Alberta. Airdrie is located just north of Calgary and both the student body and the staff complement include a number of people who live in Calgary itself. AKCS receives partial funding from Alberta Education but also raises money through Tuition and Charitable Donations. Currently, AKCS has been building a new 57,000 sq ft school in north Airdrie as an additional tool to enhance and promote our Vision and Mission Statement. This new school is being built through the financial support of the members of the school Society and their network, as well as a mortgage.

The Edmonton Alano Club is a facility to support the sobriety of alcoholics and others in recovery by providing them, as well as families and friends, with a safe and well-kept environment that is alcohol and drug-free. It is a place to attend and share at meetings, socialize in the cafe area, and share in the common room

The Alberta Craft Council is the Provincial Arts Service Organization that develops, promotes and advocates for fine craft in Alberta. Since 1980, the ACC has promoted craft in Alberta through exhibitions, publications, marketing ventures, education, awareness projects and information services to its membership and to the general public. The ACC has a dual role: to support contemporary and heritage crafts as significant art forms that contribute to Alberta’s culture; and to develop a craft sector of creative, skilled, viable and sustainable craftspeople, studio, businesses and networks.