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Our services include: early childhood services, family resource programs, child and youth mental health, services for special needs children, school support, youth alcohol and drug, adult alcohol and drug, family advancement and support, adult mental health counselling, mental health housing, referral and resource, emergency mental health response, mental health consumer support, seniors wellness, victim services, youth residence, community living day program, food bank, recycling depot, and an indoor climbing wall.

Nestled in a peaceful setting near Riley Park in northwest Calgary is The Salvation Army Agapè Hospice. It is a home away from home for the terminally ill, offering people a place where they can die with dignity. It is also a place that echoes with the hope of life. Compassionate and professional care is the backbone of the hospice. The philosophy: caregiving is most effective when residents, health professionals, volunteers, and family work as a team. Teamwork is what makes Agapé special. Since The Salvation Army opened the hospice in 1992, thousands of individuals, including families and friends, have benefited from the nursing and spiritual care, family support, pain management, and bereavement services that Agapé Hospice offers.

Ottawa Grace Manor is a full service, provincially funded charitable long term care facility.

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

Accountability We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners and, most of all, children. Ambition We are demanding of ourselves and our colleagues, set high goals and are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for children. Collaboration We respect and value each other, thrive on our diversity, and work with partners to leverage our global strength in making a difference for children. Creativity We are open to new ideas, embrace change, and take disciplined risks to develop sustainable solutions for and with children. Integrity We aspire to live to the highest standards of personal honesty and behaviour; we never compromise our reputation and always act in the best interests of children.

A Safe and Protected Environment The shelter maintains a confidential address. Twenty-four Hour Crisis Intervention The shelter offers a 24 hour crisis line and is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A TTY line is available. Emergency Accommodation and Room and Board 27 beds are available for women and children. Meals, clothing and basic necessities are also provided Counselling Services for Abused Women Supportive counseling is available to women while they reside at the shelter. Staff and volunteers provide options and alternatives to aid women in making choices. An in-house support group meets weekly, offering an opportunity to discuss and learn more about abuse issues. Children’s Program Child and youth workers provide support to children & teenagers who come to the shelter with their mothers...many of whom have witnessed violence in the home. Child Witness Groups Assistance and support to children (Mom and Me Abuse Free)

Established in 1985, the Eastern Township Alzheimer Society is a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies and Alzheimer Society of Canada. The SAE offers services such as support groups, rest, training sessions for family, speech groups, group activities, telephone support and individual and family meetings, in both French and English in the 7 RMC's of the Eastern Townships.

The Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society continues to promote lifelong supports and services for adults with acquired brain injury and their families and advocates for open and inclusive communities for all persons regardless of the severity of their brain injury.

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SB&H) is a registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. SB&H provides direct support to individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families, conducts awareness and education programs, supports and promotes research, and works to ensure fair treatment and social justice for people with disabilities. Our vision is to facilitate the reduction and ultimate eradication of these conditions, and build a society that is sensitive, supportive and responsive to the needs of those living with or affected by these disabilities. SB&H is not government funded and generates 100% of its revenue through fundraising initiatives. A small complement of employees and a multitude of community volunteers carry out the Association's work. We are the only organization in Ontario addressing the needs of individuals and families affected by these serious, complex conditions.

The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada strives to be the leading national voluntary health organization, setting the standard for education, public awareness and research of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. We aspire to reduce the incidence of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and to promote independence of people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

The Bloom Group is a multi-faceted service provider operating primarily in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, offering aid and assistance to those in need. We provide support for people who face the challenges of poverty, crime, mental illness and addictions, chronic health issues, illiteracy, homelessness and the sex trade. We provide safe housing and supports that help individuals manage on a daily basis and live their lives with dignity.

For over 125 years St. John Ambulance has been teaching first aid in Ontario. Today we train over 155,000 Ontarians annually in first aid and other health care related courses and remains dedicated to saving lives at work, home and play. With over 4,000 volunteers contributing over half a million hours of community service a year, St. John Ambulance is an integral part of the community offering such unique and innovative programs as; medical first response, disaster response, car seat clinics, health and safety related youth programs and therapy dog services. As a charitable, humanitarian organization, proceeds from St. John Ambulance’s first aid training and first aid product sales directly support these vital community services programs. For more information on St. John Ambulance training courses and volunteer opportunities or to contact your local branch, visit www.sja.ca/on