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The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Bolstered by our fierce community of donors and volunteers, St. Michael’s Foundation mobilizes people, businesses and foundations to support St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare in taking on some of the world’s toughest health challenges. And at the heart of it all is a bold and enduring commitment to health equity.

To inspire our communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the health of children and their families in Canada and around the world!

Discovery House is a second stage shelter established to address the social issue of family violence in Calgary. We provide long-term shelter, intervention, education and professional counselling for families who are victims of abuse. Our goal is that families have an increased capacity and support for living a safe and harmonious life in the community. We achieve this by restoring self-esteem, teaching strategies for personal safety, and developing problem-solving skills with our residential and outreach clients.

IsraAID's mission is to effectively support and meet the changing needs of populations as they move from crisis to reconstruction, rehabilitation, and eventually, to sustainable living. This commitment is expressed in emergency relief and sustainable development, with an emphasis on the transition between them.

The Calgary Food Bank is a food distribution hub. We provide quality emergency food directly to Calgarians to meet their individual needs (prenatal, homeless, households with children, etc). We also collect food donations for distribution to other charities (including the Mustard Seed, the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary, the Salvation Army and women’s shelters).

Until There’s A Cure® is a national organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds to combat this pandemic.

The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation raises funds for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), Dufferin Place Extended Care Facility (Nanaimo), Eagle Park Health Care Facility (Qualicum Beach), Trillium Lodge (Parksville) and the Oceanside Health Centre (Parksville). We own and operate the Nanaimo Lifeline Program and the Code Brew Coffee Kiosk located in the NRGH lobby - all profits support our mission and vision: Our Mission - The Foundation creates opportunities for donors to advance healthcare in our communities. Our Vision - Excellent Healthcare, Facilities & Equipment.

CMHA, National accomplishes its mission through advocacy, education, research and service. For example, as a social advocate, we encourage public action and commitment to strengthening community mental health services, policies and legislation affecting those services. We submit policy statements and briefs to the federal government on behalf of all Canadians. We also collaborate wherever and whenever possible on common issues with mental health service providers, federal government, community organizations, consumers of mental health services and their families. We promote and create innovative programs that address mental health issues; our mental health projects are based on principles of empowerment, peer and family support, participation in decision-making, citizenship, and inclusion in community life. Our programs assist with employment, housing, early intervention for youth, peer support, recreational services, stress reduction workshops, and public education campaigns.

Rabbi: Laura Duhan Kaplan joined Or Shalom in January 2005 after 15 years as Professor of Philosophy, Women's Studies, and Judaic Studies at UNC Charlotte. She received rabbinic ordination from the ALEPH Rabbinic Program headed by R. Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and R. Marcia Prager. Religious Services: Weekly Shabbat Services (10:00am), Monthly Family Shabbat, Kabbalat Shabbat and Maleveh Malkah, High Holyday Services, Holiday Services and Celebrations, B’nei Mitzvah, Weddings, Baby Namings, Funerals and Other Life Cycle Events. Programs and Classes: Children's Religious School, B’nei Mitzvah, Adult Spiritual Study and Education, Family, Youth, and Children’s Programs, Young Adults' Committee, Torah Study, Conversion Classes, Guest Lectures. Other: Rabbinic Consultation and Counseling, Website/e-mail discussion, Keren Or Newsletter, Outreach and Social Action, Annual Retreat, Special Events.

Jesse's Journey, a registered charity dedicated to funding peer-reviewed research toward effective treatment and ultimate cure of genetic neuromuscular diseases, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in particular. Funding derives from the Jesse Davidson Endowment, which will eventually provide at least one million Canadian dollars per year for research.

Covenant House Vancouver offers 24-hour crisis shelter, a 6- 24 month supported living program, street outreach, life-skills training and a daily drop-in for homeless, runaway and street involved youth aged 16-24. Most of our kids have either fled physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse or have been “kicked out” of their homes. Covenant House supports kids exiting the streets while helping them heal from past traumas. We understand that life changes are challenging and do everything in our power to ensure that young people succeed at whatever plan they have chosen for themselves. As long as genuine effort is demonstrated, so is our commitment. .