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In the past year, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, assisted approximately 28,000 neighbours in Waterloo Region. Yearly, The Food Bank distributes over 3 million pounds of food to community individuals who are facing challenging circumstances. Food is distributed through a partnership of 76 member agencies and community programs which provide emergency food hampers and meals. For a full description of our programs and food distribution, please see our website at www.thefoodbank.ca. If you would like a copy of our annual financial statement, please contact us at (519) 743-5576.

Child & Women International Development (CHWID) is an International Humanitarian and Development Organization under Canadian law registered under the Charitable Registration Number 1176816941 whose headquarter are based in Bourlamaque, Quebec in Canada and in the State of Delaware/USA under number 10090150, which campaigns to improve living conditions, alleviating the suffering of vulnerable people and promoting the development of the most disadvantaged areas in favor of women and children. www.chwid.org Vision: Provide humanitarian assistance and carry out CHWID development and charity actions with vulnerable populations who are victims of multiple causes around the world. MISSIONS. The general mission is to improve the quality of life and the future of children, women and other vulnerable people. It also has for mission, in Canada, in France, in Africa, in Europe and in the rest of the world: - to provide assistance and humanitarian aid and to carry out CHWID and charitable actions with vulnerable populations due to political, ethnic, economic or social oppression, war, disaster, ecological threat or any other emergency or underdevelopment, in order to meet their basic needs. - to collect and disseminate to the public, the media and decision-makers, by various means of expression and initiatives, information on the situations encountered. - to promote the image and development of women and children, their involvement in civil and social life, mutual aid and solidarity, assistance and consolidation of the group spirit; - to promote the urban or local social development of women, girls and children of the world through education, training, culture, sport, supervision of young people, disabled and disadvantaged children, social integration, training, cultural mediation, medical and humanitarian aid; - promote sustainable development in the world by encouraging and financing micro-projects, the activities of women in the informal sector, the participation of women and young people in development, the environment, the fight against delinquency, exclusion, violence, illiteracy, AIDS, famine, STDs and other scourges; - promote the exchange of ideas and group dynamics, - rehabilitation and construction of road infrastructure and support to governments. - Promote apprenticeship of trades for a better future; - Promote the reintegration of unmarried mothers and other young people through psychosocial skills.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a fatal inherited disorder, affecting mainly the lungs and the digestive system. In the lungs, where the effects of the disease are most devastating, CF causes severe respiratory problems. In the digestive tract, CF often results in extreme difficulty in digesting and absorbing adequate nutrients from food.

Our two major programs provide hope for the future through the support of MS research into the cause, treatment and cure of the disease and hope for today through our many services that assist people with MS and their families. Since our founding in 1948, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. The Society receives almost no funding from government.

The Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan is dedicated to helping those affected by Alzheimer's disease through awareness, advocacy, education and support services. Our programs include groups for individuals with early memory loss, information and support groups for caregivers, a lending library, information and referral services, Safely Home - the Alzheimer Wandering Registry and education services for families, professionals, children and the general public. We also support Alzheimer research through participation in the Alzheimer Society of Canada National Research Program and by supporting research initiatives in our home province of Saskatchewan. If you make an online donation in memory or in honour of someone, the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan will notify the person or family that you have made this tribute to them or their loved one.

Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre located in Mount Brydges, Ontario is actively involved in serving Canadians providing both wild animal care and public education. Over 850 animals and birds are admitted annually including Bald Eagles, Chimney Swifts, Eastern Fox Snakes and Peregrine Falcons all presently listed as an Animal of Special Concern as outlined by the Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk in Ontario (SARO) List. Salthaven is licensed by the Canadian Wildlife Service and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). It is a challenge to meet the costs of food, housing, medical supplies and veterinary services each year. Efforts are ongoing to raise funds to accomodate over 4000 calls for help every year. Although licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the centre relies on a team of 100 volunteers, donations and philanthropy to provide care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.

Surrey Women’s Centre offers crisis, court and counselling services for women and children escaping domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to ensure that women and children have the support they need, when they need it!

The Grand River Hospital Foundation supports the financial needs of the Grand River Hospital, which is comprised of the Freeport and Kitchener-Waterloo Health Centres, and the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. All sites are located in Kitchener, Ontario. Like the great tradition of caring that has long been established at Grand River Hospital, we are fortunate to have a community with a rich tradition of support. For more than 100 years, patients have been treated with the highest quality care at the Hospital, thanks in part to community contributions.

Movember is a month long global event in November where men grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. Funds support world-class men’s health programs that combat prostate and testicular cancer and mental health challenges.

While government funding does cover your stay, much of the equipment, technology and even things like hospital beds, wheelchairs and furniture are funded by the generosity of individuals in the community. Giving to RVH makes a difference in the health care available to the entire region of Simcoe-Muskoka. Making a donation to RVH will: Help purchase urgently needed medical and surgical equipment and state-of-the-art tools and technology; Build facilities necessary to better serve and meet the specialized needs of our patients; Improve education and awareness initiatives; Create a hospital that attracts and retains the best and brightest medical staff; and Help bring more medical procedures and technology close to home.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) protects Canada's most threatened natural habitats and the species that call them home. Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected more than 2.7 million acres (1.1 million hectares) of ecologically sensitive land nationwide.

Everyone needs a home. We were the first and remain one of the largest providers of non-profit housing for the homeless in Toronto. Homes First Numbers: •16 Buildings in 9 Toronto neighbourhoods •Housing 550 men, women, and families every night •Helping the homeless for 30 years The housing first approach was pioneered by Homes First 30 years ago. It is proven to reduce the cost associated with health care and justice system use; reduces emergency visits and hospitalization; reduces involvement with police and the criminal justice system and it increases long-term housing stability, improves health and addictions outcomes and improves quality of life.