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Parents as Teachers (PAT) works with parents to provide them with support and information on their developing child and to foster stong, nurturing relationships. Through regular personal home visits, parent group meetings, developmental screenings and connection to community resources the program: - increases parent knowledge of early childhood development and improves parenting practices - provides early detection of developmental delays and health issues - increases children's school readiness and school success - prevents child abuse and neglect The core values of the PAT model are that: - parents are their children's first and most influential teachers - the early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and life - research should be the foundation of parent education and family support services - an understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential

The Peterborough Humane Society, a registered charitable organization dependent on public donations, was established in 1941. As an Affiliated Society of the OSPCA, with the mandate to facilitate and provide for the prevention of cruelty to animals and their relief therefrom, our Humane Society offers a wide range of vital services to the community. Working in cooperation with many agencies and departments we continue promoting responsible pet ownership concepts through community outreach, one-on-one encounters with residents and the use of legal action as the last resort. Approximately 1,500 animals are received at the shelter each year, many of which are lost, injured or abandoned. While in our care they are provided with food, care, shelter and lots of love and attention. We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. The Peterborough Humane Society is grateful to our supporters, staff, and volunteers for their wonderful support and dedication.

Change for Children partners with communities in Latin America and Africa who are struggling against poverty and injustice to improve access to basic needs, healthcare and education. Our development projects, their cost and priority, are determined by our Southern partners according to the current needs of their communities. Change for Children is about social change. Our commitment is to Self Determination, Equality, Local Ownership, Responsibility, Solidarity, and the Future. With your help Change for Children supports initiatives in areas of: Basic Human Needs, Health & Nutrition, HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment, Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Indigenous Peoples' Cultural & Environmental Preservation, Child Protection, Human Rights, Democracy & Good Governance Promotion, Capacity Development & Income Generation for Women. In Canada, our Global Education program engages the public in a process of awareness raising, analysis and action on issues of global justice.

The Spence Neighbourhood Association is a resident-directed agency that works with the people of our neighbourhood to create and implement solutions to community concerns. We are located in the inner-city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Spence Neighbourhood is a 25 block area with higher than average youth, aboriginal and new immigrant populations, and housing stock that is over 100 years old. The SNA actively involves residents, business owners, and volunteers in the neighbourhood to plan, develop, and implement projects. It was first incorporated as a non-profit entity in 1997 and is directed by a board made of 8-12 residents of the neighbourhood. Resident participation is a key approach of our organization. Since our inception, we have built 33 homes, run innovative gang prevention programs, created nine community gardens and a community greenhouse site, created a community skills bank, pioneered sports programs for the entire inner city and more!

Our Programs: PRSCH comprehensive, well-designed programs recognize the wide-ranging impact of substance abuse on a person’s physical and mental health, family, friends and employment. Our programs address the challenges the men may be experiencing. Our programs: · individual and group/family counselling; · relapse prevention; · conflict and anger management; · budget planning, career planning, employment skills; · health, nutrition and wellness; · journalling for gratitude, personal growth and reflection; · meditation; · discharge planning. Our programs are essential to recovering clients who are returning as productive members to our community. Our programs are action oriented to focus on the person’s present thoughts and feelings and constructively teach alternative ways to successfully manage high-risk situations whether emotionally or environmentally influenced. The delivery of our programs change according to the needs of the men, their goals and choices.

While our primary day to day responsibilities are focused on providing services to children and families who are, for any number of reasons, experiencing some form of crisis in their lives that is adversely affecting care giving capacity or child well being, we also recognize the value of preventive services as a means of reducing risk of harm. We believe that communities that pay particular attention to supporting its child population are also helping to build strong families. Additionally, Family and Children's Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington provides a variety of services to our community. Included in these are a program to provide children in need with back to school supplies, a Christmas Tree of Hope, food and gifts for the holiday celebrations, winter coats and outerwear, funds for extracurricular activities and summer camps, post-seconadry bursaries for our youth in care and emergency funds as needed.

The Lung Association, Manitoba is a member of the Canadian Lung Association, which has been working to improve the lung health of Canadians for over 100 years. We are a non-profit, registered health organization that relies on donations from the public to fund our activities. We are the premier source of lung health information and initiatives in Manitoba. Our efforts are focused on lung disease education & management, tobacco cessation & prevention, improved air quality & environment, tuberculosis and occupational health services. The Lung Association has two offices to serve the province of Manitoba. Please contact the branch nearest you. Winnipeg - 629 McDermot AVE, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6 Phone 774-5501 Fax 772-5083 e-mail: info@mb.lung.ca Brandon - 940 Princess AVE, Brandon, MB R7A 0P6 Phone 725-4230 Fax 726-5800 e-mail: westman@mb.lung.ca

Wildlife Rehabilitation CCWR is working towards a Wildlife Custodian Authorization, to be issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources. We are applying for the funding needed to build our intake clinic and animal enclosures in the hope of taking in injured and orphaned fawns and raccoons starting in spring 2010. Public Education Some harm to wildlife can be prevented through public education. CCWR will develop an extensive campaign to inform the public on the role people can play in minimizing the impact humans have on wildlife. Advocacy CCWR believes that we need to respect nature and that all life should have value and meaning. When human industry interferes with the balance of nature, we need to take a responsible approach. CCWR will work with city officials and developers, speaking on behalf of wildlife when its well-being is threatened by land development. Sanctuary Our sanctuary animals continue to receive excellent care for the rest of their lives.

Rainbow Literacy Society (RLS) is a non-profit organization that provides free family literacy programs. These programs include Books for Babies, Time for Rhymes, Building Blocks Family Literacy Program, Homegrown: Stories for Life, Pillowslip Stories and Building Adolescent Skills in School. RLS also delivers the Write Break Adult Literacy one-on-on volunteer tutor program. RLS was formed in 1993 by a group of Vulcan County volunteers who wanted to develop preventative programs, based on the belief that language, literacy and communication skills are critical factors in the lives of every citizen in our community. Staff and volunteers from RLS developed the Building Blocks Family Literacy Program in 1997. Staff are trained to work in-home with families on literacy skills. This model is now used by various programs in Western Canada. In 2004 Rainbow Literacy Society was recognized by Literacy Alberta and received the Award of Excellence for an organization.

AMISTAD CANADA currently works with four Mexican non-profits: With CASA, a centre for family and reproductive health, we have three projects: - We fund a Clinical Coordinator in CASA's School of Professional Midwifery and provide equipment for the School and Maternity Hospital. - Donations for the annual San Miguel Walk support projects in CASA’s Domestic Violence Prevention Program. - We fund the establishment of libraries in pre- and primary-schools in rural communities and thereby enhance early childhood education With FEED THE HUNGRY we provide nutritional health education services to the families of children participating in FTH’s school meals programs. With LA BIBLIOTECA DE SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, we have a Canadian Education Project, which provides scholarships, free classes and books for young Mexican students. With JOVENES ADELANTE we provide scholarships, computers and other services to qualified San Miguel de Allende students for their university career.

VAST workshops and clinics are offered to communities that rarely see veterinary or animal husbandry services. We train local animal health workers in food animal care, disease prevention and treatment, and biosecurity. The goal is to recognise key diseases in livestock before they become fatal, as well as give locals the opportunity to have their animals health checked. A secondary goal is to deliver needed veterinary medicines and supplies to communities. Our next visit is to Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, with some of the highest infant mortality, illiteracy and infectious disease rates found globally. Since the earthquake in 2010, a cholera epidemic has also impacted the population, compromising their ability to rebuild. As more than 80% of the population survives on less than $2 US/day, farmers are unable to pay for proper animal care. Unfortunately for most rural Haitians, their family's wealth and security are tied up in the few animals they own.

Family Services of the North Shore is an accredited, not-for-profit, community-based organization. For sixty years, we have provided education, support, and counselling to heal and connect the North Shore community.The Agency serves the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver, as well as the Village of Lions Bay, and Bowen Island. We also lead the provincial work in the prevention of eating disorders.Our annual budget is now close to 3.7 million of which one third or 1.3 million is fundraised. We actively work with our donors, funders, community partners and corporate donors to ensure the sustainability of effective and cost-efficient programs. Our vision is a connected community where people care for one another. We annually serve close to 7400 individuals and families through a broad range of social services to children, youth, adults, couples, and families from a diverse array of cultural and economic backgrounds.