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Founded in 1979, the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County is the largest community-based palliative care facility in Canada. To date, our innovative programs and services have supported and educated more than 30,000 people. For more information about our services please visit www.thehospice.ca

The objectives of the Island Nature Trust are: Acquire and hold lands and waters in order to ensure the proper use of plants and animals Support, where applicable, traditional farming, fishing, hunting, trapping and recreational uses in and around natural areas Resist and/or oppose the over-exploitation of any species, or development which may cause damage to the habitat of any species Develop management plans designed to maintain, promote and protect the well being of life systems under the care of the Trust Purchase, lease, accept by gift or trust, or otherwise acquire any real or personal property and/or property rights which the Trust may think necessary for the purpose of conservation or protection Obtain money or property of any sort, and to use the income or any part of the principle of the funds of the corporation Employ staff and carry out any research that is deemed necessary in identifying and protecting representative and/or exceptional natural features, co

Educational community We are a community of students, teachers, parents, and supporters whose task is education. Recognizes its roots We acknowledge that we are building on the vision established by our founding parents. Celebrates its diversity We are enriched by our cultural and denominational diversity. Christ-centred learning Every subject is taught from this perspective: Our world belongs to God. It has fallen into sin, and is being renewed and restored through Christ. Teach discernment Our aim is to engage culture – not flee from it – in the confidence that God is in control. Nurture and equip students We teach a wide range of content, develop a variety of skills, and celebrate God-given gifts. A life of responsive discipleship We encourage students to understand God’s truth with their minds, believe God’s truth with their hearts, and do God’s truth with their total beings.

John Knox Christian School offers quality Christ-centred education to the children of believers in the community of Woodstock and Oxford County.

JFAO is a charitable organization established in 1944, originally with the support of the rural extension branch of the Ontario gov't, with a membership of approximately 10,000 at its peak. Today JFAO is funded solely through support of members, donors & sponsors, including our Diamond Level partners Dairy Farmers of Ontario, OFA, & Scotiabank. Anyone wishing to re-establish a JF club in their area or learn how to join an existing club should contact the JFAO office through membership@jfao.on.ca or 519-780-JFAO. The only requirements are that club members age 15-29 participate in a basic program of leadership development and community service. Information on the benefits of sponsoring JFAO programs can be obtained from our website. A copy of the 2007 JFAO Annual Report is available on our website www.jfao.on.ca More information on the history of JFAO is available in Biesenthal, Linda. “A Rural Legacy: the history of the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario.” JFAO, Guelph: 1981

King’s University College is a Christian university college committed to academic excellence, development of the whole person, high employment potential, and vibrant student life. King’s offers fully accredited bachelor degrees in the arts and sciences from a Christian perspective. At King’s the curriculum begins not with a desire to prove the existence of God, but with the conviction that God exists. All disciplines fall under the sovereignty of God, whether science, art, history or philosophy. Students at King’s realize that knowledge enhances faith and faith enhances knowledge. At King’s you can expect to examine real world issues from a Christian perspective and work closely with committed Christian professors. Smaller class sizes mean more personal attention and the opportunity to participate in hand-on research. The curriculum is intentionally interdisciplinary meaning that all fields work together and nothing is studied in isolation.

The London Regional Children's Museum is at the heart of the education, cultural and arts community and has been providing positive learning opportunities to children from across southwestern Ontario since 1975. At the museum, children from infancy through twelve explore and discover science, the arts and our heritage within nine permanent galleries and through many special exhibits, events and programs. Annually, we welcome 100,000 visitors to school education programs, day camps, workshops and self-guided visits. Our programs, exhibits and galleries offer unique hands-on learning experiences that contribute to the social, creative and intellectual growth of children and our community.

The Macaulay Child Development Centre is a multi-service agency that helps children reach their full potential in caring families and communities. Established in 1932 as a non-profit, charitable organization, Macaulay promotes the optimal development of children in partnership with their family and community. Macaulay programs share a common commitment to prevention, early intervention and inclusion of children with special needs.

Established in 1959, Canada’s National Ballet School is one of the world’s foremost training institutions for aspiring young dancers and teachers. Attracting students from across the country and around the world, NBS is the only ballet academy in North America to provide elite dance training, academic instruction and residential care on the same campus. The School’s progressive curriculum, with its emphasis on the physical and emotional well-being of the student, has put NBS at the forefront of dance training internationally. Every effort is made to ensure no student is denied access to the School because of financial circumstances. Furthermore, NBS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, colour, national or ethnic origin.

The Nature Trust of British Columbia is a leading land conservation organization based in BC. We acquire ecologically significant land through purchase, donation, covenant and lease. Then we care for this land in order to protect the natural diversity of wildlife and plants, and their critical habitats. Since 1971, The Nature Trust along with our partners has invested more than $70 million to secure over 69,000 hectares (170,000 acres) of land. This includes over 23,000 hectares (56,000 acres) that is owned, leased or covenanted and over 46,000 hectares (113,000 acres) that is under grazing licenses for our Biodiversity Ranches in the Okanagan.

Ross Farm Museum is a window into the past of Nova Scotia’s rich agricultural history with many things to see and do that the whole family will enjoy. Established in 1969, The Ross Farm Museum is located on highway #12 in New Ross, Nova Scotia, just 15 minutes from the Lighthouse route, or 25 minutes from the Gloosecap trail. Our Museum is a living, working, farm museum depicting 150 years of agriculture in Nova Scotia. We are a single family upland farm on land originally granted to Captain William Ross. Ross Farm Museum is still being farmed with Oxen, the way it was in the late 1800s. In Rosebank Cottage, the original home of the Ross family built in 1817, you may see food being prepared over an open fire, straw hats being woven, wool or flax being spun, butter being churned, or many other skills being demonstrated that were daily chores for our forefathers, but are now almost lost.

NON-PARTISAN: We seek to work cooperatively with all levels of government and with all political parties to ensure that the environmental needs of current and future generations are addressed. RESULTS-ORIENTED: We choose issues and engage in activities when we judge that we may reasonably expect tangible results that improve the environment from our participation. FOCUSED: We undertake activities that are fundamentally directed at supporting and enabling policy change. EVIDENCE-BASED: We are led by science, basing our positions upon sound research and objective analysis, rather than ideological labels. LEARNING: We build our knowledge and capacity by constantly testing our assumptions and validating our impact by surveying our colleagues, by consulting experts and by maintaining an open mind when engaging stakeholders. INNOVATIVE: We always seek new and effective means of achieving our mission, adapting our approach to advocacy as issues emerge and the market evolves.