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The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) works to build and strengthen ties between the people of the United States and Guatemala in the global struggle for justice, human dignity, and respect for the Earth. NISGUA accomplishes this through an integrated strategy of international human rights accompaniment, digital organizing, strategic campaigns, political education, and horizontal exchange delegations.

JWJEF is a national organization leading the fight for workers’ rights and an economy that benefits everyone. We are grounded in the belief that all workers should have collective bargaining rights, labor and employment protections, employment security, and a decent standard of living. 

Our Mission: To make a measurable difference by bringing the worlds of at risk equines and at risk individuals together through equine facilitated learning and coaching. We are a rescue in the sense that we fundraise to rescue horses in at risk situations. Where we are different is we partner with approved partner rescues. These partner rescues take in, rehab, train, and place majority of these deserving horses into forever homes. We do not adopt horses out at this time.The wonderful horses that make up our herd make up a slightly different demographic. Some have physical limitations and are not available for adoption and will live out a safe, loving life with us. Some have been so severely abused by humans that it would not be safe to put them up for adoption, they too will spend their lives with us, safe and being loved. Then the remainder of the sweet souls that make up our herd are under evaluation to become equine coaching partners and help transform lives. We are passionate about raising awareness and shedding light on the gifts that the horses have to give, beyond just being ridden.Our vision is to continue to build our coaching platform, in partnership with other non profits that represent at risk demographics such that we can create specific programs for their needs - from at risk youth, addiction, abuse, sex trafficking survivors, divorce and the list goes on. We also have a for profit division which continues to benefit the horses which focuses on Equine Partnered Trans-formative Coaching, and helping people get on their path to their purpose.

Foundedin 1950, OCAPDD's purpose is to support community integration and personal well-being for children and adults with developmental disabilities within the City of Ottawa. OCAPDD provides a variety of programs and services to the community, including: Residential Services, Day Programs, Business Ventures, Supportive Services, Supported Work and Assessment. Our Vision:Individuals with a defelopmental disability live healthy, safe and secure lives as participating members of society, through equitable access to the broadest range of societal supports and opportunities.

The PEI Council of People with Disabilities (formerly named The PEI Council of the Disabled) was formed in 1974 by concerned people with disabilities. Its mandate is to speak out on issues such as housing, education, employment, transportation, human rights and access to support services. The PEI Council of People with Disabilities promotes the full participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of Island life.

Aventa’s Recovery Model was developed by Dr. Stephanie Covington, using a trauma-informed approach based on theory, research, and clinical experience. Treatment focuses on the connection between trauma and substance abuse in women’s lives. Phase I offers priority admission for pregnant women who require immediate support and stabilization. Phase II is a 6 week intensive residential program providing therapeutic individual and group counselling. Young Adult Treatment(YAT) is a collaboration between AHS and Aventa, for women 18-24. Phase III is a 3 month residential treatment program at our long-term facility available to women who have completed Phase II or YAT and offers individual and group counselling with a strong educational and skill building component. Aventa also provides a continuum of services, which include access to a physician who specializes in addiction medicine, a psychiatrist and nursing staff.

The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is a national network of 1/2 million Canadians dedicated to wellness for citizens with a disability through physcial activity.

Vancouver Island PWA Society is the ONLY peer based HIV/AIDS organization on Vancouver Island. We are a non-profit, member based organization made up of HIV+ people. A volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom are living with HIV/AIDS, governs our Society. This is to ensure the stability of our grassroots philosophy of ‘By PWA’s for PWA’s’, in keeping with our person supporting model of service. In addtion to supporting our mission, we also offer life enhancement activities and a number of programs and services to our membership. Many of these programs and services are prepared and operated by HIV+ member volunteers themselves. With staff support we encourage this as we feel it enables self-empowerment for our members and promotes self-improvement through a healthy lifestyle and outlook on the future. All proceeds and donations go to support these programs and services directly. With one staff person we ensure the larger percentage of funding goes to support these important services.

The MLPD is a membership-based organization representing the concerns of people with all types of disabilities in Manitoba. Since its establishment in 1974, the MLPD has developed expertise on numerous issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities. A few such issues are accessibility, education, employment, housing, income security, support services, and transportation. The MLPD supports Manitobans with disabilities with social policy research and consultation, public education programs, information and referral services, and class advocacy. MLPD Philosophy -Manitobans with disabilities have the same rights and responsibilities as any other person. -All persons, regardless of abilities, must have access to opportunities in order to exercise these rights.

NOFCC is an independent volunteered based registered charity established in 1998 by a group of parents of children with cancer. These parents wanted to provide help and support to families, which was not available through other programs. Being parents themselves, they recognized the particular difficulties involved in caring for a child with cancer and the geographic challenges of living in the north. NOFCC serves all families who have been touched by childhood cancer – families with a child on active treatment, those off treatment or receiving follow up care, and bereaved families. Our area expands north to Timmins and Kapuskasing, south to Parry Sound, east to North Bay and west to Sault Ste Marie and all areas in between. NOFCC is not funded by the government and the volunteers rely solely on fundraising activities and donations. At any given time, there are over 30 children in Northern Ontario on active treatment. Many treatments last over 2 years.

In 2005 a small group of Manitobans recognized a need that was not being addressed by the health care system and decided to do something about it. Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer receives requests from Manitobans for prescriptions, special garments, transportation, accommodations, meals, childcare, wigs and rehabilitation program. We are a completely volunteer based charity with no paid positions. Help us help Manitobans with breast cancer.

OPACC was established in 1995 and is comprised of representatives from parent groups, parent contacts, and other family members from across the province. Our members are parents, guardians, survivors, or close relatives of a child/teen diagnosed with childhood cancer. We have been a Registered Charity since 2006. OPACC has collaborated on behalf of our children/teens and our families with appropriate regional, provincial and national bodies such as POGO, Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada (CCF) and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Ontario Division. Our Parent Liaison, Susan, meets with parents and families at Sick Kids and helps to address fears or concerns that they may have. She provides information on hospital services, community-based Parent Support Groups, parent drop-ins, liaison visits, and co-facilitated Parent Support Groups at the hospital.