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The Core Values we ascribe to in our dealins with children, youth, familt, and the community define our reason for being and are the standard against which all Boys & Girls Clubs services will be measured. * Inclusion & Opportunity * Respect & Belonging * Empowerment * Collaboration * Speaking Out

The Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin was established in 1988 as a society along with Big Brothers/Big sisters as a much-needed affordable community based service for children, youth and families in the City of Wetaskiwin and area. Sharing the same facility, the Wetaskiwin Youth Centre, the Boys and Girls Club of Wetaskiwin are members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. Under the direction of our own volunteer Board of Directors we are responsible for all our own fundraising but follow the guidelines for program and service delivery set out by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The Club programs focus on four key areas essential to healthy child development: Physical Activity, Health and Safety; Leadership, Growth and Empowerment; Learning and Career Development; Community Service

For 75 years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary have carried on a tradition of helping young people to discover, develop and achieve their full potential as adults, citizens and leaders, by engaging them in activities that challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits and nurture their self-esteem. Our safe, caring club environments and enriching programs have enabled many young Calgarians to play, learn and develop valuable skills for life.

OUR VISION A community that respects and supports the dignity, inherent value and rights of all people to participate, contribute and share in all elements of community life. OUR VALUES RESPECT and DIGNITY Respecting the inherent dignity and value of all people and enabling individuals to achieve their unique potential, free from discrimination and abuse. INCLUSION Building an inclusive community that values the participation and contribution of all its members and expands opportunities for people to achieve their goals and aspirations. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE Excellence, demonstrated through leadership, accountability, education, partnership building and innovation.

Westman Youth for Christ (YFC) operates in Brandon, Virden, Neepawa, and MacGregor, Manitoba. All YFC staff positions are entirely funded by supporter donations. You may donate to the general fund, to a specific staff member, or to a specific program. Your donation is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your consideration. By contacting our office you will have access to staff members who are able to help you with information on any of the programs offered. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In partnership with the community, we will create, develop, and promote supportive services to people involved with and affected by developmental challenges, so that they may experience all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities as members of the community.

Brant United Way is a volunteer-led organization with a vision to improve the lives of people in the Brant Community. The goal of United Way is to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community. Changing conditions in the community requires a multi-level investment approach. Donations from our community are invested in three areas of focus;All that Kids Can be, Healthy People Strong Communities, and From Poverty to Possibility. When you give to Brant United Way, your donation is invested locally. Our goal is to focus funding in areas of the community that need change the most. Community Impact means changing social conditions and creating opportunities for a better life for individuals, families and communities. It is part of a bigger effort to build the capacity of our community to meet the complex needs and work together to create a healthy vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.

Briarwood began as a new church development in a suburb of Montreal called Beaconsfield in 1957. We’re now a congregation of 155 households, with 323 members and adherents, plus friends. Many programs are available within the congregation for all ages, including children, youth, young adults, adults and seniors. The annual budget for this year is $199,00, which includes the support of 1 full time minister, 4 part time support and ministry staff, and over $20,000 to national and international development and mission.

We exist to see God's Kingdom come in Bridgewater...and beyond.

Through its community sustainability programs offering education, resources, tools and best practices templates, FORED aims to educate the public about the cultural and historic role of forests and other natural environments in BC, including the relationship of First Nations to the environmental legacy of BC.Through this work, the society builds citizenship skills for responsible, active participation in environmental decisions to secure the optimal balance of social, economic and environmental benefits. We help communities understand the cultural and economic values of the natural environment and wildlife through our website, magazine and workshops. The main vehicles of the organization are 1. a quarterly magazine called Landscapes. With website download and direct mail, Landscapes enjoys global circulation of about 420,000 annually. 2. A website (www.landscapesmag.com) with downloadable resources for communities. Our website enjoys an average of 35,000 visitors per month.

The BC Lung Association provides patient, public and professional education programs, advocates for lung health issues and provides support for scientific research into lung health, lung disease and ways lung health can be improved. Primary targets are asthma, emphysema, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis and pulmonary fibrosis. Many activities are aimed at reducing tobacco use and improving indoor and outdoor air quality. Individuals are invited to telephone our toll-free number for more information. Call 1-800-665-5864 from anywhere in British Columbia. Our office is located at 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2K2 or visit our website at www.bc.lung.ca

Inclusion BC is a provincial association dedicated to promoting the participation of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects community life. We also support activities dedicated to building inclusive communities that value the diverse abilities of all people.