Nonprofit Neighbourhood Français | Help | Contact Us

Health and Diseases If you are a registered Canadian charity or nonprofit organization, we'll be happy to add a free link to your web site from our Nonprofit Neighbourhood. To learn how to send listings to us most effectively, please visit our How to send stuff page.

Quick Links to the Nonprofit Neighbourhood Addiction and Substance Abuse Arts Children, Youth and Family Community and Social Services Criminal Justice Culture and Heritage Disabilities Education Environmental/Animals Foundations Gay and Lesbian (LGBT) Health and Diseases Human Rights and Civil Liberties International Relief/Development/Peace Internet Libraries Poverty/Social Justice Public/Society Benefit Religion Related Research and Policy Development Seniors Service Clubs Special Interests Sports and Recreation Volunteer Centres/Bureaux Women Unclassified ------------------ Foundations (Grant Giving) International Directories and Resources Professional Associations   

• A Loving Spoonful

  A Loving Spoonful believes that no one living with AIDS/HIV should live with hunger. We are a volunteer driven organization that delivers free, nutritious meals to men, women and children living with AIDS/HIV upon referral by their physician.

• Aberdeen Health and Community Services (Local: Brantford, ON)

  A charitable organization providing quality community-based health and support services that meet client/family needs and exceed customer expectations. We strive to provide service that enhances quality of life and is accessible to all.

• ACCÉSSS (Alliance des communautés culturelles pour l'égalité dans la santé et les services sociaux) (Regional: Montreal, QC)

  A federation of community groups committed to improving the accessibility and adaptation of healthcare and social services to meet the needs of Quebec's ethnocultural communities. Our membership of 65 organizations has as its mission to facilitate the integration of all ethnocultural communities in Quebec.

• Acclaim Health (Regional: Oakville, ON)

  A charitable organization that offers a variety of health and care programs, including community support services. Our volunteers enrich the lives of frail or isolated seniors and/or adults, through support and friendship, during friendly visits or telephone conversations.

• Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada (ANAC) (National: Edmonton, AB)

  A patient-headed, peer support group that supports and informs patients diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumour affecting the function of the inner ear.

• Across Boundaries

  An ethnoracial community mental health centre that provides a range of supports and services to people of colour who are experiencing mental health problems. We provide a holistic approach to dealing with mental health problems.

• African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (Regional: Toronto, ON)

  The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) is made up of organizations and individuals committed to HIV prevention, education, advocacy, research, treatment, care and support for African and Caribbean communities in Ontario. At least two-thirds of the voting members must be African and Caribbean people.

• AIDS Calgary Awareness Association

  Our mission: to reduce the harm associated with HIV and AIDS for all individuals and communities in the Calgary region.

• AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia

  Works to promote the health and well being of persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS (PHA) in Nova Scotia.

• AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador

  Their mission is to prevent the spread of new HIV infection through education, provide support to those living with HIV or AIDS, and network with related groups while advocating for social and political change.

• AIDS Committee of Toronto
  
  
• AIDS Community Care Montreal (Local: Montreal, QC)

  ACCM is a community organization working to enhance the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS, to prevent HIV transmission, and to promote community awareness and action.

• AIDS New Brunswick (Regional: Fredericton, NB)

  AIDS New Brunswick is a provincial organization committed to facilitating community-based responses to the issues of HIV/AIDS. The aim is to promote and support the health and well-being of persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in New Brunswick.

• AIDS PEI (Regional)

  This organization works to create supportive environments for persons living with HIV/AIDS, to increase public understanding of the impact of HIV/AIDS, and to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Prince Edward Island.

• AIDS Vancouver

  Exists to alleviate individual and collective vulnerability to HIV and AIDS through care and support, education, advocacy and research. Working within a population health framework, AV provides a variety of programs and services and outreach and educational services including the PARC Library - the largest publicly accessible collection on HIV/AIDS in western Canada.

• AIDS Vancouver Island

  The organization offers education, client services, and street outreach programs on Vancouver Island.

• Alberta Cancer Foundation

  The Alberta Cancer Foundation supports the cancer care, research and treatment facilities of the Alberta Cancer Board.

• Alberta Childrens' Hospital Foundation (Regional: Calgary, AB)

  The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation is a leading health care fundraising organization in Calgary. As the fundraising body for the Alberta Children's Hospital, all money raised by the foundation is invested in the hospital and child health needs in this region.

• Alberta Diabetes Foundation (Regional: Edmonton, AB)

  A focused and effective team of volunteers, scientists, and professionals who raise money to fund world-leading research in search of a cure for the diabetes epidemic.

• Alberta Lymphedema Association (ALA) (Regional: Calgary, AB)

  The Alberta Lymphedema Association (ALA) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that works to empower affected individuals and their families to help manage this condition. ALA works from the patient standpoint. The mission of the Alberta Lymphedema Association is to optimize health for lymphedema patients through education and support, and increase awareness of lymphedema within the medical community and the general public of Alberta.

• Alcohol Related Brain Injury (FAS/FAE) Resource Site (Alberta)

  Offers information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related Birth Injury in a format designed for quick access to the information you require and quick access to links for many related sites. Funded by Alberta Family and Social Services and The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Coordination Committee of Lethbridge

• Allergy/Asthma Information Association

  A national organization dedicated to helping allergic individuals and their families cope with everything from the sniffles and sneezes of hayfever to life-threatening food allergies and asthma.

• Alliance Hospice (Local: Toronto, ON)

  This organization supports people with life-threatening and terminal illnesses who wish to be cared for in the comfort of their own home, and their families, including anticipatory and post-bereavement grief counselling.

• ALS Society of Canada

  The ALS Society of Canada is the national voluntary health organization dedicated to supporting research towards a cure for ALS and to supporting ALS Partners in their provision of quality care for persons affected by ALS.

  • ALS Society of Alberta
  • ALS Society of BC
  • ALS Society of Ontario
  • ALS Society of Quebec
  
  
• Alzheimer's Foundation for Caregiving in Canada Inc. (National: Richmond Hill, ON)

  This organization is a not-for-profit foundation comprised of member organizations across Canada dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, families and health professionals. They also raise public awareness about the disease.

• Alzheimer Groupe Inc. (AGI) (National: Montreal, QC)

  A nonprofit organization committed to providing support, counselling, education, and information to families, caregivers, professionals, volunteers, and the public to foster awareness of and action towards the disease, its effects and its management, and to promote the search for the cause, care, and cure of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders.

• Alzheimer Society of B.C. (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is dedicated to helping anyone concerned with or facing dementia have the confidence and skills to maintain quality of life, to ensuring that public policy and perceptions reflect the issues and reality, and to securing funding for support and research. They provide varied programs and services, including dementia education, caregiver support and resource and referral information through their resource centres and Dementia Helpline.

• Alzheimer Society of Canada

  The latest information on Alzheimer Disease, care, research and Society programs to help Canadians affected by Alzheimer Disease.

  • Alzheimer Alberta
  • Calgary AB
  • Ottawa ON
  • Alzheimer Society Peterborough and Area
  • Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton
  • Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
  • Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin
  • Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay
  • Alzheimer Society of Toronto
  
  
• Alzheimer Society of Montreal (Local: Montreal, QC)

  This organization provides support for families and people diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease through art therapy, consultations, activity day centres, and in-home respite programs. They also provide professional education training sessions, multi-cultural programs, and public awareness conferences. Their services are fully bilingual.

• Anaphylaxis Foundation of Canada

  The goal of the AFC is to provide scientifically based information to promote improved treatment and management of anaphylaxis that will help improve the life of the anaphylactic individual and ultimately lead to a cure.

• Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada

  Our mandate is to inform the public about aplastic anemia and myelodysplasia, provide a nationwide support network for patients, families and medical professionals, support Canadian Blood Services blood programs and the Unrelated Bone Marrow Registry and raise funds for medical research.

• ART for AIDS International (International: London, ON)

  Art for AIDS International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. By engaging students through art and HIV/AIDS awareness workshops, Art for AIDS International fosters a perspective of hope and passion for tomorrow’s leaders while providing direct support to not-for-profit organizations throughout Africa.

• Arthritis Research Centre of Canada (ARC) (National: Vancouver, BC)

  ARC's mission is to conduct practical research into the prevention, treatment, and self-management of arthritis for Canadians.

• Arthritis Society (The)

  The Arthritis Society is Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care. Visit our Web site to learn about the various types of arthritis, treatments, programs and services.

• Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Regional: Maple Ridge, BC)

  A not-for-profit society whose vision is to create compassionate and knowledgeable communities that work together to prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), and to support persons and families affected by FAS to reach their full potential.

• Asian Community AIDS Services

  We provide HIV/AIDS prevention education programs and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in the East and Southeast Asian communities. Services are provided in English and in various Asian languages including Chinese, Filipino & Vietnamese. Our services are confidential and free.

• Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS (ASIA) (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  ASIA provides culturally appropriate/language specific support, outreach, advocacy, education, and research on HIV/AIDS and related issues. Our vision is to strengthen communities and to empower individuals to make informed choices by increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS.

• Associated Medical Services, Inc.

  Associated Medical Services, Inc. is a charitable organization which supports scholarly research and collaborative programs in the broad field of medical and health education.

• Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada

  A.N.D. Canada is dedicated to providing functional rehabilitation programs to individuals with non-progressive neurological disabilities.

• Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI) (National: Calgary, AB)

  Works to improve the quality of life of individuals with an acquired brain injury through long-term personalized rehabilitation.

• Association of Ontario Health Centres
  
  
• Asthma Society of Canada

  A national volunteer-based organization devoted to enhancing the quality of life of people living with asthma and to eliminating the disorder. Its program includes public education, funding research, a quarterly newsletter, volunteer and support groups and camps for children with asthma.

• Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (ACEWH)

  The Centre is one of five centres of excellence established across Canada to promote research on women's health in Canada and direct more attention to the health concerns of Canadian women.

  
  
• Autism Society of British Columbia

  Started in 1974, the society is a parent base directed society providing support to people with autism and their families in British Columbia and Yukon.

• Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (Regional: St. John’s, NL)

  A nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to fostering the development of individualized, lifelong, community-based supports and services for persons with autism spectrum disorder. They are committed to the promotion of acceptance, independence, productivity and opportunities for inclusion in all facets of life for persons with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

• Autism Society of Ontario

  Provides support and information to those affected and their families in Ontario.

• A World of Dreams Foundation Canada (National: Montreal, QC)

  A nonprofit organization that grants dreams to critically, chronically, and terminally ill children across Canada. The foundation differs from other foundations by granting dreams not only to terminally ill children, but also by addressing critically and chronically ill children who also need hope, inspiration, and the power to know that dreams can become reality.

• Banting Research Foundation

  The Banting Research Foundation supports young, promising Canadian researchers at the outset of their careers, doing a broad range of basic medical research. Since 1925, our grants have been instrumental in launching the careers of many scientists who have gone on to make medical discoveries that have impacted global health. These include the purification of the anti-blood clotting agent, heparin, and the creation of the heart pacemaker.

• Blue Dreams

  We are a national group of emergency services. Throughout the year we host many events with high publicity and media coverage to raise money and awareness for children with life-threatening illnesses.

• Body Image Coalition of Peel

  The organization began in 1993 in response to the pressing community need for prevention, treatment, education and support for people with eating disorders and those at risk of developing them. The Coalition includes mental health professionals, psychologists, community health nurses, dietitians, fitness and sports professionals, teachers, recovered individuals and others.

• Brain Injury Association of Chatham-Kent

  Our organization works to enhance the quality of life for survivors of acquired brain injury and their family members and works toward reducing the occurrence of this devastating injury. We are committed to providing access to support and advocacy services for survivors and their families and educational services for the people in the community of Chatham-Kent.

• Brain Injury Association of Nippising

  BIAN works to assist persons living with the effects of brain injury, improve their potential and enhance their quality of life. Our motto is ASPIRE: Advocacy and Awareness; Support; Prevention; Information and Referral; Recreational Opportunities and Education.

• Brain Injury Association of Waterloo - Wellington (Local: Kitchener, ON)

  The Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington is dedicated to providing social activities and resources to individuals and the families of those individuals who are suffering from an acquired brain injury.

• Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada

  BTFC is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support services to those affected by brain tumors, educating the public and funding brain tumor research.

• Brandan Cescolini Ophthalmology Research Foundation

  Raises funds to help children suffering from eye disorders. Money generated through fundraising events supports Dr. Alex Levin's Research Program at the Hospital for Sick Children.

• Breast Cancer Society of Canada

  With roots in the southwestern Ontario communities of Sarnia-Point Edward, its mandate is to fund breast cancer research emphasizing the detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer as well as to ultimately find a cure.

• Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia

  A survivor driven group formed in December, 1994, it voices the unique concerns and needs of people living with breast cancer, and works to change the legacy of breast cancer through networking, support, education and research.

• Breast Cancer Action Ottawa

  Provides support, information and education to women and men in the Ottawa community who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The support and resource centre is located at the Riverside Mall, 739A Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa and includes an extensive library, exercise classes, lymphedema workshops, public meetings, Young Women's Breast Health Program, Dragon Boat Program, etc.

• Bridgepoint Health Foundation

  This foundation supports Bridgepoint Health, an organization dedicated to complex, chronic care. The foundation raises funds for research, teaching, and care, thereby assisting people with complex chronic disease and disability.

• BC Health Promotion Coalition

  A grassroots, volunteer organization dedicated to the advancement of health promotion through sustainable funding, community empowerment and self-determination. Site includes funding framework for communities, articles, news and events.

• BC Epilepsy Society (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  A provincial organization that provides support and information to people living with epilepsy and awareness campaigns to the general public.

• BC Lymphedema Association (BCLA) (Regional: Burnaby, BC)

  BCLA is the provincial resource for promoting healthy and hopeful living with lymphedema by providing education, awareness, and available treatment/management options. They partner with all Canadian lymphedema groups in advocating for better services for all Canadians living with lymphedema.

• BC Neurofibromatosis Foundation (BCNF) (Regional: Victoria, BC)

  The British Columbia Neurofibromatosis Foundation is committed to empowering and improving the lives of individuals and families affected by Neurofibromatosis. The BCNF provides information and support services, promotes awareness, and funds research to improve treatment and find a cure.

• BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre Foundation

  The only facility in BC devoted exclusively to the health of women. In addition to being one of the country's busiest maternity hospitals, we also provide a broad range of specialized health services including, breast health, substance dependency, and osteoporosis. The Foundation provides vital funding for capital equipment, research and training.

• British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society (BCPWA)

  Dedicated to empowering persons living with HIV disease and AIDS through mutual support and collective action. BCPWA is Western Canada's largest AIDS organization with a membership of over 4000 individuals and groups.

• British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS)

  A province-wide, volunteer-based organization dedicated to supporting families and people with serious and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia, educating the public, raising funds for research, and advocating for better mental health services.

• Burnaby Hospital Foundation (Local: Burnaby, BC)

  Established in 1982 to serve the health care needs of people working and living in Burnaby and East Vancouver, we provide funds to Burnaby Hospital to purchase critically needed life-saving equipment for all areas of the hospital.

• Calgary Allergy Network

  We provide information and support to anyone dealing with asthma and allergies, particularly potentially life-threatening allergies. Our goal is to provide the resources needed to help you (or those in your care) to live a full and productive life with allergies and asthma.

• Calgary Association of Self Help (Local: Calgary, AB)

  A community mental health rehabilitation centre that provides client-centered, flexible services promoting the abilities of adults with mental illness. This is accomplished through our rehabilitation, counselling and social/leisure programs.

• Calgary Health Trust (Local: Calgary, AB)

  The Calgary Health Trust connects donor passions with health care needs. Together they are touching lives every day by raising funds for enhanced technology, programs and services at the Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, Women's Health and Carewest continuing care centres.

• Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS) (Local: Calgary, AB)

  A not-for-profit community health centre in Calgary's downtown core offering collaborative and holistic services in the areas of health care, education and social services, CUPS Community Health Centre helps people make the transition from poverty to stability.

• Camp Jumoke (National: Toronto, ON)

  Jumoke (pronounced Joo-MOH-keh) is a Nigerian word which means "Everyone Loves The Child." Camp Jumoke was founded in 1994 and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). In its first year of operation, 40 children attended the camp for two weeks.

• Camp Moomba (National: Vancouver, BC)

  Established in 1997, Camp Moomba is a specialized summer camp program for kids age 6 - 17 who are impacted by HIV/AIDS. Many of the children that attend Camp Moomba are confronted by similar issues in their lives, many live in difficult socio-economic situations. By coming together each year they are able to find the type of support that can only come from understanding.

• Camp Winston

  Camp Winston operates a residential recreational summer programme for campers diagnosed with complex Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities and autism. Camp Winston also provides behaviour management and skills workshops and various weekend retreats.

• Can-Voice

  A member-run, peer support self-help organization for the education and empowerment of consumers and survivors of the mental health system.

• Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (National: Ottawa, ON)

  CAAN is a nonprofit coalition of individuals and organizations that provides leadership, support, and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, regardless of where they reside.

• Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

  The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) is a community-based, non-profit organization committed to improving the health and quality of life of all people living with HIV/AIDS. By providing AIDS treatment information, CATIE encourages people living with HIV/AIDS to be actively involved in making decisions and developing strategies to optimize their health care.

• Canadian AIDS Society
  
  
• Canadian Association for Familial Ataxias (National: Montreal, QC)

  This charity's mission is to group together the persons afflicted with familial ataxia, to make the population aware of the disease, and to promote, protect and develop interests of ataxic persons. They also work to advance research on familial ataxias.

• Canadian Blood Services

  The new coordinating body for Canada's blood supply system (outside of Quebec). The agency recruits blood donors and volunteers and distributes collected blood products to medical organizations.

• Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

  This organization is exclusively dedicated to raising funds to support breast cancer research, education, diagnosis, and treatment. It organizes among other events the annual "CIBC Run for the Cure" a special event held the first Sunday in the month of October (breast cancer awareness month) every year.

  • Alberta and Northwest Territories Chapter
  
  
• Canadian Breast Cancer Network

  Provides a national link between groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer, and represents the concerns of all Canadians affected by breast cancer and those at risk.

• Canadian Cancer Society
  
  • Alberta and Northwest Territories Division
    
  • B.C. and Yukon Division
    
  • Manitoba Division
    
  • Ontario Division
  
  
• Canadian Cardiovascular Society

  Promotes the gathering and dissemination of knowledge of the heart and circulation for the benefit of the public.

• Canadian Celiac Association

  A national voluntary organization dedicated to providing service and support to persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through programs of awareness, advocacy, education and research. Provide information on dietary treatment for management of these life-long health conditions.

• Canadian College Of Naturopathic Medicine
  
  
• Canadian Continence Foundation

  The foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing incontinence, by helping them and/or their caregivers, to confidently seek and access cures and treatment options. The Foundation implements and encourages important research, public and professional education, support, advocacy and research to advance incontinence treatment and/or management.

• Canadian Council for Tobacco Control
  
  
• Canadian Council of Eosinophilic Disorders (CCOED) (National: Crossfield, AB)

  This organization's mission is to support, educate, and provide research for those patients and families suffering from eosinophilic disorders and allergic disease which affects various parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

• Canadian CRPS Chatville

  An online community for those with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS) or any of its alias: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy(RSD), Raynaud's, Causalgia, Sudeck's, Neurovascular Dystrophy, and anyone with undiagnosed chronic burning pain. Share and learn about CRPS in a supportive and friendly environment.

• Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  A national, voluntary health agency that helps people with cystic fibrosis by raising money for research into improved care and treatment, to seek a cure or control for cystic fibrosis, and by promoting public awareness of the disease. The Foundation has 50 chapters across Canada.

• Canadian Diabetes Association
  
  
  • Ottawa & District Branch
  
  
• Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (National: Oakville, ON)

  The CDHF is dedicated to supporting further research and education in the management and cure of digestive disease disorders affecting Canadians.

• Canadian Down Syndrome Society

  CDSS is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals who have Down syndrome.

• Canadian Epilepsy Alliance

  A Canada-wide network of grassroots organizations dedicated to the promotion of independence and quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families, through support services, information, advocacy, and public awareness.

  • BC Epilepsy Society
  • Epilepsy Association of Calgary
  • Southern Alberta Epilepsy Association
  • Edmonton Epilepsy Association
  • Epilepsy Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Epilepsy Ontario
  • Epilepsy Toronto
  
  
• Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) (National: Toronto, ON)

  The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research is the pre-eminent funder of applied nutrition and dietetic research in Canada. CFDR contributes to the health of Canadians by generating funds for applied nutrition and dietetic research.

• Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases (CFID) (National: Oakville, ON)

  CFID was established in 1989 to fund critical research and help protect Canadians and people worldwide from infectious diseases. It pledges to use every dollar raised responsibly and productively to support research, education and professional development of Canada infectious disease experts.

• Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (SIDS)
  
  
• Canadian Gene Cure Foundation (National: Vancouver, BC)

  The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization with a mandate of raising funds in support of Canadian medical genetic research. Jeans for Genes Day is the annual fundraising event of the Canadian Gene Cure Foundation.

• Canadian Hemochromatosis Society
  
  
• Canadian Hemophilia Society

  The Canadian Hemophilia Society exists to improve the quality of life for all persons with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.

• Canadian Hereditary Angioedema Society (CHAES) (National: Claresholm, AB)

  The Canadian Hereditary Angioedema Society (CHAES) / Société d'angioédème héréditaire du Canada (SAHC) exists to enhance the quality of life for persons with Hereditary Angioedema or Acquired Angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency. We will assist patients, their families, friends, physicians, and other health care professionals to understand and effectively manage this disease.

• Canadian Institute of Child Health

  Our role in child and family health involves working with governments to make sure the right kind of policies are developed; working with professionals and educators to equip them with the best in research and programs; and reaching out to families to help us all with the crucial task of nurturing, protecting, educating, and empowering our children.

• Canadian Institute for Health Information (National: Ottawa, ON)

  The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides timely, accurate and comparable information. Our data and reports inform health policies, support the effective delivery of health services and raise awareness among Canadians of the factors that contribute to good health.

• Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society (International)

  CJMAS is a non-political, multi-racial, nonprofit organization whose goals are: to work with partner groups/organizations on the island of Jamaica; to establish and support basic health care and services there; and to provide educational opportunities for needy communities.

• Canadian Liver Foundation
  
  
• Canadian Lung Association

  The Lung Association is a registered charity that provides information and funding for research to improve lung health. We focus on the prevention and control of asthma, chronic lung disease, tobacco cessation and prevention, as well as air quality and its effects on lung health.

  • National
    
    
  • Alberta
    
  • British Columbia
    
  • Manitoba
    
  • New Brunswick
    
  • Newfoundland & Labrador
    
  • Nova Scotia
    
  • Ontario
    
  • Prince Edward Island
    
  • Quebec
    
  • Saskatchewan
    
  
  
• Canadian MedicAlert Foundation

  MedicAlert is Canada's leading provider of customized bracelets and necklets linked to emergency medical information services. Annual memberships in MedicAlert provide health professionals with direct, confidential access to one's personal medical record in emergency and non-emergency situations through a 24-hour emergency hotline, available around the world in more than 100 languages. Canadian MedicAlert Foundation is Canada's largest national member-based charity protecting more than 1 million Canadians.

• Canadian Mental Health Association

  Dedicated to enhancing the mental health of all Canadians through the provision of quality services in the areas of: education and mental health promotion, support services and advocacy.

  • Alberta, South Central Region
  • Brant County ON
  • Haldimand-Norfolk, ON
  • Hamilton-Wentworth, ON
  • Interlake Region, MB
  • Manitoba Division
  • Metropolitan Toronto, ON
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Division
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario Division
    
  • Peel ON
    
  • Perth County ON
    
  • Peterborough, ON
  • Thunder Bay ON
  • Toronto ON
  • Vancouver-Burnaby BC
  • Wellington/Dufferin & Waterloo ON
  
  
• Canadian Marfan Association

  Works to increase public awareness of Marfan Syndrome; provide accurate, timely information about the condition to affected patients, their families and health care personnel; encourage the establishment of Marfan self-help groups in communities across Canada; and support and foster research.

• Canadian Neuropathy Association (International: Pefferlaw, ON)

  We are a nonprofit organization and a registered charity whose mandate is 'Education, Research, and Support'.

• Canadian Nurses Foundation

  The only national charitable organization promoting health and patient care in Canada by fostering excellence in nursing through: nursing research grants, study awards for higher education and specialty certification, and financial support for other educational purposes.

• Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) (National: Coaldale, AB)

  Through an educational and informational support network, CORD is committed to the enhancement of the lives of all persons affected by rare disorders.

• Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation (National: Innisfil, ON)

  The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation's Canada's only health charity dedicated solely to helping people maintain and restore their bone and joint, or orthopaedic health. We work closely with orthopaedic surgeons, residents, researchers, nurses and other health care professionals to keep Canadians moving. We believe that by advancing research, supporting education and promoting excellence of care we can make a healthy difference for the benefit of patients.

• Canadian Paediatric Society

  A national professional association that advocates for the health needs of children and youth. We produce guidelines on the care of children and youth, as well as health information for parents and caregivers. Our 2,000 members include paediatricians and other child health professionals.

• Canadian Pain Society

  Works to foster and encourage research on pain mechanisms and pain syndromes and to help improve the management of patients with acute and chronic pain by bringing together the basic scientists and health professionals of various disciplines and backgrounds who have an interest in pain research and management.

• Canadian PBC Society (National: Toronto, ON)

  Represents patients across Canada with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and their families, focusing on patient support, education, and research.

• Canadian Red Cross

  We help people deal with situations that threaten: their survival and safety and wellbeing; their human dignity in Canada and around the world.

• Canadian Society for International Health

  CSIH is committed to the promotion of international health and development. Through the mobilization of Canadian resources, CSIH advocates and facilitates research, education and service activities in international health. The Society seeks to further progressive health policy and programming in all fields where global and domestic health concerns meet.

• Canadian Society of Intestinal Research

  Do you have any pains or problems with digestion? The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research has been providing patient educational materials (pamphlets, newsletter, public forums, conferences) and funding medical research on all areas of the gastrointestinal tract since 1976.

• Canadian RSD Network

  Provides information about complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), offers support to individuals and families living with CRPS, provide advocacy, and recommends health care professionals who have shown interest and/or expertise in the area of treatment and awareness of CRPS.

• Canadian VHL Family Alliance

  A nonprofit charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for people with Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, a familial cancer that affects people from all walks of life.

• Canadian Women's Health Network

  A network of individuals, groups, organizations, and institutions concerned with women's health. The CWHN recognizes the importance of information sharing, education and advocacy on women's health, and works to build and strengthen the women's health movement in Canada and throughout the world.

• Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada (National: Novar, ON)

  Our mission is to help all people prevent and survive cancer. Our vision is to educate and empower people to create wellness in body, mind and spirit.

• Cancer Research Society (National)

  A Canadian nonprofit organization committed to funding basic research and providing "seed" money for original ideas in the fight against cancer.

• Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada
  
  
• Canuck Place Children's Hospice (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  The only fully operational children's hospice in North America providing hospice care free of charge to children and their entire families. It is regarded as one of the leading children's hospices in the world.

• Canucks Autism Network (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  This organization assists families in BC living with autism by providing high quality recreational, sports, social, and vocational development programs for individuals and families affected by autism.

• Cardiac Fitness Institute (CFI) of Southwestern Ontario

  The regional centre for cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention for London and Southwestern Ontario. Over 1,400 cardiac patients including those with angina or those having had a heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty, or valve replacement are served by the Institute.

• Centre for Health Promotion (Local: Toronto, ON)

  The Centre for Health Promotion at the University of Toronto is an academic/community-based collaboration with a mission to contribute to the health and well-being of Canadians, and people around the world, through health promotion research, education, and service. Within CHP, the Health Communication Unit provides training and support in health communication, health promotion planning, evaluation, policy change, and sustainability for health promotion practitioners in Ontario.

• Cerebral Palsy Association of B.C.

  Works to promote and enhance an environment where individuals with cerebral palsy are able to maximize their potential and improve their lives. They accomplish this mission through: advocacy, networking, educating members of the public about cerebral palsy and implementing programs for individuals with cerebral palsy.

• CMT International

  A worldwide organization run by and for people who have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a slowly progressive, neuromuscular disorder which can affect the feet, legs, hands, arms, spine, vocal cords, breathing and other areas of the body. We recognize that CMT can affect your life in many ways both physical and psychological. We also discuss hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP).

• Change Foundation, The (Provincial: Toronto, ON)

  The Change Foundation is an Ontario health policy think tank dedicated to supporting system integration and quality improvement in home and community care. In 2007, the Foundation decided to evolve from predominantly a granting agency to its new think tank role, redirecting its resources to provide unique and timely research, analysis, and leadership on how best to implement and evaluate the health integration agenda underway in Ontario.

• Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre for Children & Adults (Local: Whitby, ON)

  A grassroots charity keeping children and adults with type 1 diabetes healthy through ongoing education and support programs, until a cure is found.

• Childhood Asthma Foundation

  Works to raise funds for research into the cause, treatment, prevention, and cure of asthma in children and to raise awareness through public education.

• Children's Centre - Thunder Bay (Local: Thunder Bay, ON)

  As a registered children's mental health centre, we assist children and families in overcoming their difficulties in order that they may live happier, healthier and more productive lives. CCTB provides diverse professional counselling programs that meet the changing needs of our community.

• Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

  The foundation supports pediatric medical research with events and other fundraising campaigns.

• Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
  
  
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: see Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
  
  
• Circle of Care

  A home support agency in Metropolitan Toronto providing services to individuals living in their own home. Services include: homemaking, personal care support, respite and palliative care, kosher meals on wheels, volunteer visiting and transportation.
  

• Coast Foundation Society (Local: Vancouver, BC)

  Coast is a co-operative community that provides high quality supported housing, employment programs, social opportunities and other community mental health services for people with a serious and persistent mental illness.

• College of Chiropodists of Ontario

  The College is the regulatory body for chiropodists and podiatrists in Ontario. The web site provides information for members and the general public.

• Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada

  A nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and educating Canadians about the importance of colorectal cancer screening for colorectal cancer. We offer support to those who are affected by the disease, their families and caregivers, and advocate for a screening policy and access to treatment in Canada.

• Community Care Kawartha Lakes

  Community Care provides high quality support services throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes enabling seniors and special needs clients to remain as independent as possible in their own communities.

• Community Concerns for the Medically Fragile (CCMF) (Local: Sarnia, ON)

  Community Concerns for the Medically Fragile is a charitable organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of medically fragile children and young adults in the Sarnia-Lambton community, while respecting their rights to dignity and quality of life.

• Community Head Injury Resource Services of Toronto

  CHIRS, formerly known as Ashby House, started in 1978 as the first community-based brain injury rehabilitation program in North America. From its origins as a transitional group home, CHIRS has evolved into a multi-service agency that provides a broad range of services to a clientele with diverse and complex needs.

• Community Health Research Unit

  A health system-linked research that works to develop new knowledge in the areas of: strengthening self-care capacity and action; fostering collective capacity and action; building supportive environments; and, the interaction of the above.

• Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation

  An international, family support organization which exists to ensure early and accurate diagnosis of CdLS, promote research into the causes and manifestations of the syndrome, and help people with a diagnosis of CdLS and others with similar characteristics make informed decisions throughout their lifetime.

• Courtney Napier Foundation (National: Chateauguay, QC)

  A nonprofit, charitable organization that is dedicated to funding lung cancer research while working in tandem with professionals and other foundations. They support families suffering from cancer as well as programs focused on lung cancer awareness, lung cancer research and anti-smoking campaigns especially focused on youth.

• Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
  
  
• Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation
  
  
• Daniel McLellan Memorial Fund (Regional: Halifax, NS)

  The mission of the Daniel McLellan Memorial Fund is to make a difference in the lives of children battling leukemia. They accomplish this by providing financial assistance to families with a need, enabling families to stay focused on the most important issue, staying together. They are able to achieve their goal through ethical fundraising and the committed support of family, friends, and the community.

• David Foster Foundation (National: Victoria, BC)

  The David Foster Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. In addition to helping families with their non-medical expenses, the foundation strives to increase public awareness about the importance of becoming a registered organ donor.

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

  DHHS is a Calgary-based charity established over 30 years ago to provide services and programs designed to address the negative impact of hearing loss in all its various forms.

• Diabetes Hope Foundation

  A grassroots nonprofit charitable organization that assists children and adolescents living with diabetes reach their full potential through education, self-management and future independence.

• Dignitas International (International: Toronto, ON)

  Assists children, youth, and families affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic to attain a quality of life with dignity.

• Dignity House of Perth Hospice (Local: Perth, ON)

  Dignity House of Perth Hospice is a five-bed hospice delivering compassionate palliative care to individuals in the final three months of their lives, and bereavement support to their families free of charge. Pain and symptom management is a priority.

• Dorothy Ley Hospice (Local: Etobicoke, ON)

  A nonprofit, volunteer driven organization which extends a loving hand into the Etobicoke community to help people and their families facing a progressive, advanced, life-threatening illness to live with comfort, meaning, dignity, and hope.

• Down Syndrome Research Foundation (National: Vancouver, BC)

  A nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to maximize the ability of people with Down syndrome to lead independent lives and to participate actively in their community. This is achieved through education, information dissemination, research, and clinical services.

• Dr. E. Murakami Centre for Lyme Research, Education & Assistance Society (National: Vancouver, BC)

  This organization exists to provide unbiased, double blind, peer reviewed facts on Lyme and co-infections to those who need to know; doctors and patients alike. They are dedicated to unbiased research, education and assistance for Lyme disease in Canada.

• Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)

  Assists cancer patients and their families in a variety of ways to help them understand and cope with the disease.

• Dr. Noble Irwin Healthcare Foundation

  A community-based, volunteer-led charitable organization whose vision is to develop an enhanced regional centre of health care excellence for the citizens of Southwest Saskatchewan.

• Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

  Operates the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver, the home community for 85% of those infected with the HIV/AIDS virus in the province of BC. The Dr. Peter Centre houses the first HIV/AIDS Day Program in Canada as well as a Residence for those HIV/AIDS-diagnosed who can no longer cope on their own.

• Durham Hospice (Local: Whitby, ON)

  Durham Hospice is a nonprofit, volunteer driven organization providing palliative and bereavement services to individuals and families in the Durham Region facing a progressive, advanced, life-threatening illness enabling them to live with comfort, meaning, dignity and hope.

• Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada (National: Toronto, ON)

  The mission of the DMRF is to advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure, to promote awareness and education, and to support the needs and well being of affected individuals and families.

• Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of Canada (dEBra) (National: Stoney Creek, ON)

  dEBra supports Canadians with Epidermolysis Bullosa, also called "EB." dEBra Canada disseminates information, provides funding for the unique needs of EB families, and is positioned to raise funds for EB research.

• Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition of Waterloo Region (Local: Kitchener, ON)

  A charitable organization whose purpose is to promote positive body image and self-acceptance through education and awareness of eating disorders, weight preoccupation, and size prejudice. Weprovide information, referrals, presentations and workshops.

• Eating Disorders Shared Awareness
  
  
• Eclipse Depression and Manic Depression Support Group
  
  
• Elizabeth Bagshaw Women's Clinic (Local: Vancouver, BC)

  The Elizabeth Bagshaw Women's Clinic is a registered nonprofit, accredited medical facility committed to providing reproductive and abortion services with full counselling, in a safe and confidential atmosphere.

• Endometriosis Association

  A self-help organization founded by women for women. It provides information and support to women and girls with endometriosis, educates the public and the medical community about the disease, and conducts and promotes endo research.

• Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (Regional: Halifax, NS)

  Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures - brief electrical storms in the brain that range in severity, and may be somewhat controlled by medication. We are committed to helping overcome stigma and misunderstanding around epilepsy through education, awareness, and support services across Nova Scotia.

• Epilepsy Canada
  
  
• Epilepsy Mississauga (Local: Mississauga, ON)

  Epilepsy Mississauga is a charitiable, community-based organization serving those in Mississauga with seizure disorders.

• Epilepsy Niagara (Regional: Niagara Falls, ON)

  Epilepsy Niagara provides support, education and awareness to those living with epilepsy or a seizure disorder and their support networks throughout the Niagara Region, and strives to eliminate the stigma and fear surrounding epilepsy through community education.

• Epilepsy-Seizure Disorder of Greater Hamilton (Local: Hamilton, ON)

  This organization's purpose is to provide awareness of epilepsy through education and support programs. They strive to enhance the quality of life for people living with epilepsy or seizure disorder through counselling, support services, and advocacy.

• Epilepsy Toronto

  Offers a full range of services to individuals wanting to live independently in the community. Our employment service helps people with career decision making, job search and job retention supports. We also work with employers to accommodate staff and customers.

• Epilepsy York Region (Regional: Richmond Hill, ON)

  Epilepsy York Region was formed to assist those living with epilepsy by promoting public awareness, education and understanding, providing encouraging support to those with epilepsy and their family and friends, and giving opportunities for those with epilepsy to help and support each other.

• Evergreen Hospice

  Evergreen Hospice is a non-profit agency providing supportive care to people of all ages in the Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville area who are dealing with a life-threatening illness, and bereavement care for family and friends.

• Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Canada

  Families of SMA was founded for the purpose of raising funds to promote research into the causes and cure of the Spinal Muscular Atrophies, and to support families affected by SMA.

• Fanconi Canada

  A registered charity whose mission is to fund research in Canada into an effective treatment and, ultimately, a cure for Fanconi Anemia and to serve as a support network for affected Canadian families.

• FarmFolk/CityFolk

  Strives to connect people and organizations through one of our most basic needs: food. We endeavor to reduce the distance between field and table; reintegrate urban and rural concerns and utilize a holistic approach to the regeneration of community.

• Foundation for Active Healthy Kids

  Has a mandate to increase physical activity levels of all children and youth by providing visionary leadership, resource support and effective programs.

• Foundation Fighting Blindness - Canada

  A non-profit charitable organization who's mission is to support and promote research directed to finding the causes, treatments and ultimately the cures for retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and related diseases of the retina that lead to blindness and to communicate that information to our constituents.

• Friends For Life

  Offers support to people living with life-threatening illnesses, their families and caregivers. Our aim is to promote wellness and minimize the need for institutional care. We are a non-profit, registered charity offering services entirely without charge to our members residing in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

• Friends for Mental Health, West Island, Les Amis de la Sante Mentale (Local: Dorval, QC)

  Provides support, information and respite to the families and friends of people with a mental illness. The group offers support and information to members and educates the community about mental illness. These services are offered in both official languages.

• Friends of Hospice Ottawa (Local: Ottawa, ON)

  A registered charity serving Ottawa West since 2004, Friends of Hospice Ottawa provides community based hospice palliative service through in-home and day-away-programs, transportation, and caregiver and bereavement support for individuals and their families dealing with life threatening illness.

• Gastroparesis and Dysmotilities Association (National: Calgary, AB)

  A registered nonprofit organization dedicated to finding answers, increasing awareness, and supporting research on gastroparesis and related gastrointestinal motility disorders.

• Gay and Lesbian Health Services of Saskatoon (Local: Saskatoon, SK)

  Gay & Lesbian Health Services was incorporated in 1991 as a nonprofit agency in Saskatoon working to address health and social issues in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit and transgender (LGBTT) community. Its work includes, but is not restricted to advocacy, education, support, and improved access to health services.

• Giovanni Bastone Foundation (National: Vancouver, BC)

  The purpose of the foundation is to raise awareness about the cancers that afflict children and youth, raise funds that will help sustain cancer research efforts, and work in conjunction with not-for profit organizations and foundations dedicated to finding a cure for the cancers that afflict youth and children.

• Give A Miracle A Chance (Regional: Toronto, ON)

  Many children with cerebral palsy benefit from hyperbaric oxygen treatment, however, provincial health care does not not cover this treatment. This organization was established to better the lives of these children with cerebral palsy and provide them with a bright future.

• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

  Alberta's Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is the largest free standing rehabilitation facility in Canada, offering care to all ages from preschool children to seniors.

• Global Angel Charitable Organization (National: Peterborough, ON)

  Global Angel Charitable Organization helps persons needing medical transport by coordinating flights and financially supporting the cost of medical transportation. They are committed to assisting persons who need medical transportation to appointments, treatments, and assessments outside of their province and internationally.

• Griffin Centre (Local: North York, ON)

  The Griffin Centre provides a range of responsive community mental health services to youth and adults with complex needs. We have served the community for 30 years and are committed to building better futures for those we serve.

• Halifax Sexual Health Centre (Regional: Halifax, NS)

  Halifax Sexual Health Centre (formerly Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic) is a registered nonprofit charitable organization. We provide the Halifax Regional Municipality with a unique combination of sexual health information and services.

• Hats Off to Chemo

  Our mission is to collect and distribute hats to children and adults across Canada who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

• Health Action Network Society
  
  
• Health and Home Care Society of BC (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  Offers programs to help people stay healthy and in their homes, including: Meals on Wheels service in Vancouver-Richmond; a Family Respite Centre offering temporary care to seniors; and registered nurses providing immunizations, health education and other health promotion services throughout BC.

• Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, Inc. (Regional: Yorkton, SK)

  This volunteer organization is dedicated to raising funds for priority medical equipment and to providing education in the fields of health and wellness. Their mission is to receive, manag,e and disburse funds for capital and educational purposes to enhance the programs and services of the Sunrise Health Region.

• Health Nexus

  Health Nexus helps organizations and individuals develop and implement prevention and health promotion strategies, which aim to enhance well-being and reduce demand on the health care and social service systems. Our strategic areas of focus are: early child development, chronic disease prevention and health equity (inclusion).

• Healthpartners (National: Ottawa, ON)

  Healthpartners is a partnership of national health charities that mobilizes workplace giving directed towards improving the health of Canadians. In addition to raising funds for Canadian health charities, Healthpartners actively promotes health in Canadian workplaces.

• Health Partners International of Canada (International: Pointe-Claire, QC)

  A Canadian medical aid agency that provides donated medicines, vaccines, medical supplies and devices to Canadian doctors and NGOs working in the developing world, and to countries that are in need of medical aid.

• Hearing Foundation of Canada

  A national charitable foundation dedicated to building awareness of hearing loss and funding medical research and services for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing children, adults and seniors across Canada.

• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
  
  • Alberta, NWT & Nunavut
    
  • British Columbia & Yukon
    
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
    
  • Newfoundland & Labrador
    
  • Nova Scotia
    
  • Ontario
    
  • PEI
    
  • Quebec
    
  • Saskatchewan
    
  
  
• Heart Defects Society of Windsor and Essex County (Local: Windsor, ON)

  The Heart Defects Society of Windsor and Essex County offers compassionate support within the community, and provides educational, emotional, and financial resources to improve the quality of life of individuals affected by congenital heart defects.

• Help For Headaches (National: London, ON)

  Help For Headaches is a registered charity that is committed to educational services for those suffering from and treating headaches. Our resource library boasts over 300 books, journals, and videos for people to access for research and to get answers.

• Hemoglobal (International: Toronto, ON)

  Hemoglobal is a fully registered charitable organization working to provide medical equipment and treatment to Sri Lankan children with thalassemia, an inherited life-threatening blood disorder. Established in Toronto, Canada in 2004, Hemoglobal is made up of a team of concerned international thalassemia health professionals.

• HepCBC - Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society

  Produces a monthly bulletin, Peppermint Patti's FAQ, its own pamphlets, and runs the HepCAN list - an online support group. We also provide an INFO line, library, and educational talks.

• Hepatitis Outreach Society (Local: Halifax, NS)

  The Hepatitis Outreach Society is a volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of those living with or at risk of developing hepatitis through outreach and education.

• HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic (Ontario)

  The only not-for-profit, charitable legal clinic serving the needs of people with HIV/AIDS throughout Ontario. Collect calls accepted at 1-888-705-8889 or locally at 416-340-7790.

• HIV Edmonton

  HIV Edmonton is a community agency with a small staff and many volunteers who provide people with the information and support they need to deal with HIV and AIDS. Since 1984, we have been working with individuals and organizations in north-central Alberta to prevent the spread of HIV, to educate and inform about HIV, and to support those who are infected and/or affected by HIV.

• Hong Fook Mental Health Association (Local: Toronto, ON)

  Empowers Canadians, including those from Southeast Asian communities, to obtain ethno-racial equity in the mental health system and to achieve optimal mental health status through direct services, promotion and prevention, and system advocacy.

• Hope Air

  Hope Air is a national charitable organization that arranges free air transportation for financially burdened Canadians in need of medical treatment outside their communities. Hope Air is able to provide this service through the generous donation of flights on commercial, corporate and private aircraft.

• HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre (Regional: Waterloo, ON)

  HopeSpring helps people cope with the emotional stress of cancer, including their family and friends. As a charitable organization, they offer a variety of programs and services including personal and group support. All services are free and confidential.

• Hospice Caledon (Local: Bolton, ON)

  Provides support and comfort to those with life-threatening illnesses, as well as their families, and helps them face a difficult time with strength and dignity.

• Hospice Calgary (Local: Calgary, AB)

  Hospice Calgary is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose sole purpose is to help families and individuals achieve support, hope, and well-being through compassionate end-of-life and bereavement care.

• Hospice Georgina (Local: Sutton, ON)

  Hospice Georgina is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the residents of the Town of Georgina and Georgina Island. It provides caring, trained volunteers dedicated to providing non-medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual support to people in Georgina coping with life-threatening or terminal illness. It also provides respite care for caregivers who are looking after a loved one at home, as well as grief and bereavement programs.

• Hospice Kawartha Lakes (Regional: Lindsay, ON)

  The mission of Hospice Kawartha Lakes is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families facing life-threatening illness and grief.

• Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore (Regional: Cobourg, ON)

  Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization providing help to residents of Northumberland County facing a life-threatening illness to maintain their dignity, choice, and quality of life while giving respite and comfort to their caregivers before and after the death of their loved ones.

• Hospice Northwest (Regional: Thunder Bay, ON)

  Operating in Thunder Bay and the surrounding area, this charity provides compassionate support to individuals and their caregivers as they face the challenges of living with a life-threatening illness. They also provide grief and bereavement support.

• Hospice of London

  Hospice of London is a community-based, nonprofit organization that provides comfort and caring support to meet the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of people living with a life threatening illness. Hospice also provides support for people who are recently bereaved.

• Hospice Renfrew (Regional: Renfrew, ON)

  Hospice Renfrew provides end-of-life care to people who are experiencing life-threatening or terminal illness. Its focus is to manage the pain and symptoms of these illnesses to maximize quality of life.

• Hospice of Waterloo Region (Regional: Kitchener, ON)

  Hospice of Waterloo Region is a charitable organization whose specially trained volunteers provide emotional, practical and spiritual support to those affected by a life threatening illness. Hospice helps individuals living with a life threatening illness, their caregivers and the recently bereaved. Hospice’s programs include: a Volunteer Visiting Program, a Children’s Support Group, a Bereavement Walking Group and a Day Respite Program.

• Hospice Wellington (Local: Guelph & Mount Forest, ON)

  Provides compassionate care, emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and their families facing the crisis of a life-threatening or terminal illness.

• Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
  
  
• Hospitals of Regina Foundation

  The Hospitals of Regina Foundation was created to raise funds for new and replacement medical equipment for Regina's hospitals.

• Huntington Society of Canada

  Founded in 1973, the society works to find a cure for Huntington disease and to improve the quality of life for people with Huntington's and their families.

• Imagine A Cure for Leukemia (Local: Toronto, ON)

  A Toronto charity that donates funds to expand the scope and intensity of Leukemia research studies. Encouragingly, recent advances in treatment have been nothing short of amazing. The result is longer survival rates, better quality of life and many smaller steps that, together, bring us closer to a cure!

• Infertility Awareness Association of Canada

  A national charitable organization working for choices and access to treatment for those with infertility concerns through awareness, support and education.

• Insulin Pumpers Canada (National: Lower Sackville, NS)

  Promotes insulin pump therapy and helps users optimize its benefits by providing support, education, information and advocacy for people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals, and the general public.

• Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) (National: Edmonton, AB)

  ISTAR is a world renowned treatment facility that provides individualized stuttering therapy to children, teens, and adults who stutter. In addition,?ISTAR conducts research into stuttering, offers advanced professional training for speech-language pathology students and clinicians, and promotes public awareness of stuttering and its treatment.

• International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (International: Toronto, ON)

  This charitable organization is dedicated to travel health. It provides information on immunizations, disease risks, and food and water safety advice for all countries. They also offer a listing of qualified doctors around the world committed to helping sick travellers. Membership is free.

• International Network on Personal Meaning

  INPM is a multi disciplinary network of researchers, practitioners, students, and lay people interested in promoting health, spirituality and peace through research and applications of the transforming power of personal meaning.

• International Schizophrenia Foundation (International: Toronto, ON)

  More than just for schizophrenia, this research and education foundation promotes awareness and use of the therapeutic application of nutrients, known as Orthomolecular Medicine, to prevent and treat mental illnesses.

• Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) (International: Montreal, QC)

  ICRF, founded in 1975, is a nonprofit organization of physicians, scientists and volunteers devoted to supporting cancer research in Israel and Montreal. To date ICRF has raised more than $27 million and has funded more than 1,400 cancer research projects.

• Isaac Foundation (National: Campbellford, ON)

  The goal of our charity is to raise money for research to find a cure for MPS VI.  MPS VI is a rare, progressive and debilitating disease causing stiffening joints, corneal clouding, enlarged organs, heart and airway disease.

• Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation

  A charitable organization that raises funds throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for equipment, research and programs at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland.

• Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity (Regional: Uxbridge, ON)

  This organization assists seriously ill children and their families, in Ontario, with special treatment needs, medical expenses and financial assistance in times of need. They fill the gap that exists when families have exhausted all other possibilities.

• Jesse's Foundation for Music & Dance Therapy (Regional: Bolton, ON)

  Provides funding to children's hospitals or wards, rehabilitation centres, youth centres, and schools to establish and promote music and dance therapy programs.

• Jessie's Hope Society

  ANAD is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization offering support, education and advocacy services in the Lower Mainland and elsewhere in BC. Our mission is to support persons affected by disordered eating by promoting and providing avenues of healing and by educating the community at large.

• Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Canada

  JDF has a focused mission: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

• Kidney Foundation of Canada

  Improves the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease. It funds research and related clinical education; provides services to sufferers; advocates for access to high quality health care; and promotes organ donation.

• Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta

  Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is passionately dedicated to helping young people and their families affected by cancer survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit.

• L'Abri en Ville (Local: Montreal, QC)

  L'Abri en Ville is committed to providing secure and comfortable homes within a caring community for persons suffering from mental illness. We offer our residents professional and volunteer support for daily life management and provide links to opportunities for personal growth.

• Leprosy Mission Canada

  The Leprosy Mission Canada was born over 109 years ago in Guelph, Ontario. The cycle of surveying, educating and treating leprosy is the core focus of the mission’s work, which includes instructing school children in how to recognize the disease and helping families deal with the very real effects of leprosy.

• Leprosy Relief Canada - Secours aux Lépreux Canada

  The organization was founded in 1961 with the mission of helping the victims of leprosy through medical and social actions. In the last 10 years, our mission has expanded to also promote and support the fight against tuberculosis through leprosy-tuberculosis combined projects.

• LetsStopAIDS (International: Toronto, ON)

  LetsStopAIDS is a registered Canadian charitable organization that shares and inspires youth to take action within their local communities, relating to HIV and AIDS. They focus on empowering youth by encouraging local youth to be involved with this global epidemic and learn more about HIV prevention.

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

  A diagnosis of leukemia used to be a death sentence. Today, uninterrupted research, much of it funded by LRF, is saving lives. The death rate among children has dropped dramatically, and adults affected by this deadly disease are achieving remissions of one to five years, or more.

• LifeCycles

  A nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating awareness and initiating action around food, health, and urban sustainability in the Greater Victoria community. We work proactively to promote and create personal, shared and community gardens, research, and educational activities and youth skills development programs.

• Lilah's Fund (Local: Toronto, ON)

  Lilah's Fund works with SickKids Hospital to sponsor innovative and groundbreaking research into neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that is responsible for a disproportionate number of cancer related deaths. Our current efforts are focusing on drug testing and obtaining a better understanding of the biomarkers that help doctors characterize and then treat the child's disease.

• Linden Fund (The) (Local: Toronto, ON)

  Our charity's purpose is to raise money to fund health needs through the purchase of specialized medical equipment and items of comfort and care for the infants of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

• Living Positive Resource Centre (Regional: Kelowna, BC)

  Works to reduce the incidence of new HIV/AIDS/Hep C and other blood borne pathogens and to improve the quality of life for those infected and affected.

• London Family Court Clinic

  A non-profit mental health agency in London ON, that advocates for the special needs of children involved in the justice system as young offenders, victims of crime or abuse, or as the subjects of custody disputes.

• London Health Sciences Centre
  
  
• Lung Cancer Canada (National: Toronto, ON)

  Lung Cancer Canada is the only charity in Canada whose sole mission is to support those affected by lung cancer. LCC provides patient focused educational materials and peer support - all free of charge - through its web site and toll-free telephone line (1-888-445-4403).

• Lymphoma Foundation of Canada

  The foundation supports lymphoma research and promotes education and awareness about this disease.

• Lymphovenous Canada

  Lymphovenous Canada links people in Canada with lymphedema and other lymphatic disorders with health care professionals and support groups in their communities. It also reports on the latest developments in scientific research and treatment in this area.

• Margaret Frazer House (Local: Toronto, ON)

  For over 20 years, Margaret Frazer House has served women with persistent and severe mental health disorders by offering 24 hour care for in-house residents and follow-up supports for women who move into the community.

• Marianhill Inc. Foundation (Local: Pembroke, ON)

  The foundation was established in 1997 to assist in raising funds and support for the programs offered at Marianhill, a long-term and chronic care facility

• McLaren Housing Society (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  McLaren Housing Society believes that housing is health. We are a nonprofit organization that provides safe, affordable housing to men, women and families in British Columbia who live with HIV/AIDS, are in financial need and yet are able to live independently.

• R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre (Regional: Oshawa, ON)

  The centre's vision is to lessen the growing burden of cancer and provide high quality patient focused programs in radiation, systemic and surgical treatment, prevention, early detection, education and research to residents of the region in partnership with their local communities.

• Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre (Local: Timmins, ON)

  The Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is established to provide quality programs and services that honour, respect and support Aboriginal culture, values and healing practices, complemented by western approaches to primary health care.

• Mission Hospice Society (Local: Mission, BC)

  The Mission Hospice Society was founded in 1985 to provide compassionate care and support to the dying and the bereaved. Programs and services are currently provided in the community of Mission, the surrounding area, and in the Christine Morrison Hospice at no cost to the participants.

• Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation

  Committed to raising, managing and disbursing funds, so that the Hospital can continue its tradition of excellence in healthcare, research and teaching for the benefit of children.

• Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) (National: Guelph, ON)

  The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is a national health charity committed to ensuring that the voice of consumers, family members, and caregivers is heard on issues relating to mental health and mental illness, in particular with regard to depression, bipolar illness, and other associated mood disorders.

• Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation of Toronto

  Dedicated to supporting the patient care, teaching, and research initiatives of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada.

• Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

  The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services for people with MS and their families. The mission of the MS Society of Canada is to be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.

  • British Columbia Division
  • Alberta Division
  • Saskatchewan Division
  • Manitoba Division
  • Ontario Division
  • Quebec Division
  • Atlantic Division
  
  
• Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
  
  
• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario (Regional: Toronto, ON)

  Aims to provide M.E. sufferers with support, current information and direction to the best possible professional services; to educate the public on the illness, its debilitating effects, and concomitant social and economic consequences; and to promote, facilitate and raise funds for research on the causes and cure for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society of British Columbia

  MEBC was formed to help patients and their families cope with the physical and emotional strains arising from M.E. MEBC is a registered charity and relies on volunteers and donations to carry out its operations.

• National Aboriginal Diabetes Association (National: Winnipeg, MB)

  Our mission is to address diabetes among Aboriginal peoples by creating networks and opportunities for individuals and communities within their beliefs, traditions, and values.

• National Aboriginal Health Organization (National: Ottawa, ON)

  The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is an Aboriginal designed and controlled body committed to influencing and advancing the health and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples by carrying out knowledge-based strategies. NAHO is a unique not-for-profit organization founded upon and committed to unity, while respecting diversity.

• National Eating Disorder Information Centre
  
  
• National Health Sciences Students' Association (National: Vancouver, BC)
  

  NaHSSA, a diverse network of 18 university-based chapters, seeks to address the unmet need of actively involving Canada's health and human service students in interprofessional education while promoting the attitudes, skills, and behaviours necessary to provide collaborative patient-centred care.

• National ME/FM Network (National: Nepean, ON)

  A Canadian, registered, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the recognition and understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) through education, advocacy, support, and research. The Network seeks to effect positive change in the attitudes, policies, and practices of government, medical governing bodies, business, the media, and the general public.

• National Network for Mental Health (National: St. Catharines, ON)

  The National Network for Mental Health exists to advocate, educate, and provide expertise and resources for the increased health and well-being of the Canadian mental health consumer/survivor community. It is the only non-diagnostic specific mental health consumer/survivor driven organization in Canada that is national in scope. The organization is run by and for persons suffering or who have suffered from mental health issues/illness/disability.

• National Ovarian Cancer Association (National: Toronto, ON)

  NOCA is dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, providing leadership by supporting women and their families living with the disease, raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals, and funding research.

• New Leaders of Sunnybrook Foundation (Local: Toronto, ON)

  New Leaders of Sunnybrook Foundation is a volunteer group of young professionals who plan and execute accessible events to engage peers, build awareness and raise funds for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

• Niagara West Community Hospice Program (Regional: Grimsby, ON)

  The Niagara West Community Hospice program exists to provide a caring, supportive, residential hospice environment to patients and families within the Niagara West health care area. They operate McNally House, a free-standing, home-like residence providing 24 hour care to terminally ill patients and their families.

• North Hamilton Community Health Centre (Local: Hamilton, ON)

  Provides accessible health care and neighbourhood programs to individuals, families, and our community in an environment of partnership, learning and research.

• Northern Brain Injury Association (Regional: Prince George, BC)

  The Northern Brain Injury Association promotes prevention of acquired and traumatic brain injury as well as facilitates support groups for survivors of brain injury in the rural and remote areas of northern British Columbia.

• Northern Cancer Research Foundation (Regional: Thunder Bay, ON)

  The Northern Cancer Research Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to ensure excellence in cancer research, patient care, education and awareness in Northwestern Ontario. One hundred percent of all gifts stay in Northwestern Ontario.

• Northern Lights Regional Health Foundation (Regional: Fort McMurray, AB)

  Since 1985, the Northern Lights Regional Health Foundation has been working to raise funds for priority medical equipment and programming needs for the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre in Fort McMurray. All monies raised by the foundation stay in the community – ensuring the residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have access to top quality medical care, without leaving their community.

• The Olive Branch of Hope (Regional: Toronto, ON)

  The Olive Branch of Hope Breast Cancer Support Services is the first organization in Ontario with a mission to address the cultural, emotional and spiritual needs of people of African descent whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. They offer support groups as well as information and individual support.

• On the tip of the toes Foundation/ Fondation Sur la pointe des pieds

  The Foundation On the tip of the toes strives to promote and coordinate outdoor wildlife expeditions and other nature-oriented experiences. These adventure concepts are designed for children and teenagers stricken with cancer, in order to develop their self-esteem and self-confidence, and to modify the public's image of cancer. French site at www.pointe-des-pieds.com.

• Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)

  OBIA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing traumatic brain injuries and to improving the quality of life for survivors of acquired brain injury, their families and the community with which they interact. Our services include advocacy, information dissemination, educational opportunities and public awareness.

• Ontario HIV Treatment Network

  Supports advances in treatment of HIV and AIDS by funding research, developing clinical software, and creating a world-leading observational database. It is funded by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and serves people living with HIV, clinicians, AIDS service organizations, researchers, and government.

• Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation

  The Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation funds Ontario-based grants in the fields of prevention, rehabilitation and biomedical research of spinal cord and brain injuries.

• Ontario Physical and Health Education Association

  OPHEA exists to positively influence the lifestyles of Ontario's children and youth through the provision of quality leadership, advocacy, and resources in the area of physical and health education.

• Ontario Public Health Association

  The mission of OPHA is to strengthen the impact of people who are active in community and public health throughout Ontario. The association also provides education opportunities, access to local, provincial and multi-disciplinary community health networks, and expertise and consultation in public and community health.

• Operation Eyesight Universal

  A Canadian charity which treats and prevents blindness through international development partners in Asia, Africa and South America.

• Operation Rainbow

  Organizes, funds, and oversees volunteer surgical teams that provide free facial and orthopaedic reconstructive surgery to children in medically under-served countries.

• Organ Donation & Transplant Association of Canada (National: Toronto, ON)

  Dedicated to saving lives in Canada by increasing the number of organ donors and funding related medical research that will make organ transplant more effective.

• Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

  A community-based hospital serving Orillia, Ontario. The 176 bed hospital provides medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatric, psychiatric and chronic care services.

• Osteoporosis Canada

  A registered charity, the society is the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. The Society works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

• Ottawa Salus Corporation (Local: Ottawa, ON)

  A community mental health organization whose mission is to promote individual growth and well-being for individuals in the community with mental health problems. It provides quality housing and support services in both official languages.

• OutCare Foundation (Regional: Ottawa, ON)

  The OutCare Foundation is the only organization in Ontario to focus exclusively on providing funding and awareness for out-of-hospital health care programs, with emphasis on hospice palliative care. We rely solely on private donations to support the crucial programs that we fund.

• Pare Labrecque Training Centre (Regional: Sylvan Lake, AB)

  Our mission is to ensure that seniors with cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's and other diseases are treated with compassion, respect and unconditional love through all stages of their illness. We train caregivers across Alberta in the Congruent Compassionate Approach™.

• Parkinson Society Canada (National: Toronto, ON)
  
  • Ottawa-Carleton
  
  
• Parkinson's Society of Alberta (Regional: Edmonton, AB)

  The Parkinson's Society of Alberta is dedicated to serving Albertans living with Parkinson's. Its goal is to ease the burden by educating, supporting, advocating and promoting research. 

• Peace Arch Hospital Foundation (Local: White Rock, BC)

  Works to increase and improve the provision of health care to the people served by Peace Arch Hospital, by raising awareness, capital, and enhancing services and facilities by providing financial and community support where other support is not available.

• Pediatric Aids Canada (International: Stratford, ON)

  This organization's mission is to improve the lives of children struggling with the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa. They provide cost-effective relief, services, medical and social support, education and advocacy to help these victims achieve their full life potential.

• Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN)

  Committed to serving people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to limit the spread of the virus through support, education, advocacy, and volunteerism.

• Peer Support of Sudbury (Local: Sudbury, ON)

  A nonprofit, charitable, consumer-driven organization that is dedicated to empowering, encouraging, and supporting people living with a mental health issue in the Greater City of Sudbury, Ontario.

• Peterborough Festival of Trees (Local: Peterborough, ON)

  The mission of the Peterborough Festival of Trees is to raise funds for health care by hosting a series of magical experiences and events created by volunteers and supported by the community.

• Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada

  A national health organization, founded in 1985 as a registered charity, and a unique organization of almost 1,500 Canadian physicians who share one goal: the reduction of tobacco-caused illness through reduced smoking and reduced exposure to second-hand smoke. It is funded primarily by its individual members with occasional donations from corporations.

• Pilgrims Hospice Society (Local: Edmonton, AB)

  Pilgrims Hospice Society operates Edmonton's only free-standing voluntary hospice. We assist families when a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. We help the ill, those who give care, and those who have experienced a loss.

• Pink Tulip Foundation (Regional: Toronto, ON)

  The Pink Tulip Foundation strives to provide girls with information, awareness and education on the subject of breast cancer prevention, thereby inspiring them to make healthy lifestyle choices and to encourage others to do the same.

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Canada (National)

  The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Canada exists to provide comprehensive information, support, and advocacy for women and girls with the condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome.

• Positive Living North (Regional: Prince George, BC)

  Positive Living North is a community-based organization providing education, prevention and HIV/AIDS support services in the Prince George region.

• Prince County Hospital Foundation

  Located in Summerside PEI, the foundatation supports a 112 bed regional acute care centre, which plays a critical role in provincial healthcare delivery.

• Prisoners' HIV/AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN) (National: Toronto, ON)

  PASAN is a community-based network of prisoners, ex-prisoners, organizations, activists and individuals working together to provide advocacy, education, and support to prisoners on HIV/AIDS, HCV and related issues.

• Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada

  The only national organization dedicated solely to raising funds for research into the causes, cure and prevention of prostate cancer.

• Providence Centre

  Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, and now sponsored by the Catholic Health Corporation of Ontario, Providence Centre is a health care facility in east Toronto dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic and innovative care.

• Providence Farm - Vancouver Island

  A registered nonprofit society, Providence Farm offers vocational rehabilitation and horticultural therapy to people with mental and developmental disabilities, head injuries and other special needs.

• Provincial Health Ethics Network (PHEN) (Regional: Calgary and Edmonton, AB)

  PHEN is a nonprofit organization that provides resources on addressing ethical issues related to health. PHEN does not advocate for or take positions on particular ethical issues; its role is to facilitate thoughtful, informed and reasoned ethical decision-making from all perspectives.

• Psoriasis Society of Canada

  A national organization dedicated to supporting people with psoriasis and their families.

• QEII Foundation (Regional: Halifax, NS)

  The QEII Foundation enhances patient care by purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment, promoting in-service education, and advancing medical research.

• Rainbow Society of Alberta

  The Rainbow Society was the first children's wish-granting organization of it's kind in Canada. We are a registered charity dedicated to granting wishes to Alberta children between 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness.

• Rare Disease Foundation (National: Vancouver, BC)

  This organization is comprised of researchers, caregivers, and families, working together to find solutions for children and families affected by rare disease. The foundation also offers a micro-grant program.

• Raw Food Society of British Columbia (RawBC) (Regional: Vancouver, BC)

  RawBC offers resources about the health and environmental benefits of increasing fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds in the diet. The website includes articles, recipes, a forum, and an online magazine.

• Recherche Canada: Une alliance pour les découvertes en santé (Nationale: Ottawa, ON)

  Un organisme bénévole sans but lucratif qui fait la promotion de la recherche en santé à l'échelle nationale. Ses membres, qui travaillent pour tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes, viennent de tous les secteurs qui ont à coeur d'accroître les investissements dans la recherche en santé.

• Research Canada: An Alliance for Health Discovery (National: Ottawa, ON)

  A not-for-profit, voluntary organization that is a national voice for health research advocacy in Canada. Working for all Canadians, its membership is drawn from all sectors dedicated to increasing investments in health research.

• Rethink Breast Cancer Canada (National: Toronto, ON)

  Rethink Breast Cancer is fighting breast cancer and expanding support for the cause through innovative research and awareness. We are a national volunteer-driven charity with a bold, enterprising and entrepreneurial approach. Rethink uses creative and unconventional ways to communicate about breast cancer in order to transform attitudes, debunk myths and reach women who feel unaffected by the breast cancer cause.

• Richmond Hospice Association

  Our mission is to provide, through trained volunteers, emotional and social support for the terminally ill and their family and friends. Our services include personal visits, bereavement support and education to promote an understanding of death as the final stage of living.

• Rideau Valley Diabetes Services (Regional: Smiths Falls, ON)

  Rideau Valley Diabetes Services is accountable for providing accessible services to assist people affected by diabetes to develop their knowledge, strengths and skills to live healthy lives. RVDS partners with other providers to offer coordinated diabetes prevention, education and management services in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties.

• Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation (Local: Maple Ridge, BC)

  The mission of Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is to support financially the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Health Services area and its caregivers to enable them to provide quality health care. They raise and manage funds to purchase equipment, support and foster program and services and establish one or more endowment funds.

• Robarts Research Institute

  Robarts is Canada's only independent nonprofit medical research institute - harnessing the power of cell biology, genomics and advanced imaging technologies to better understand, treat, and prevent a range of debilitating conditions, from heart disease and stroke to Alzheimer's and cancer.

• Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Canada (RMHC®)

  RMHC® is dedicated to helping children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their families lead happier and healthier lives. RMHC achieves this by supporting each Canadian Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room™, the Ronald McDonald® Family Retreat program and many other children’s charities across the country.

• Saint Elizabeth Health Care Foundation (National: Markham, ON)

  Raises charitable support in Ontario and across Canada for the enhancement and expansion of home and community health care services which assist individuals and families in maximizing their health and quality of life. The foundation supports research, education, technological advancements, care delivery, and program development.

• Schizophrenia Society of Alberta-Calgary
  
  
• Schizophrenia Society of Alberta-Camrose
  
  
• Schizophrenia Society of Alberta-Edmonton
  
  
• Schizophrenia Society of Alberta-Red Deer
  
  
• Schizophrenia Society of Canada
  
  • British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
  • Schizophrenia Society of Alberta
  • Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba Schizophrenia Society
  • Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
  • Schizophrenia Society of Quebec
  • Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
  • Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
  
  
• Scleroderma Society of Ontario (Regional: Toronto, ON)

  The Scleroderma Society of Ontario is committed to promoting increased public awareness, advancing patient wellness and supporting research in scleroderma.

• Seed of Life Philanthropic Organization (National: Toronto, ON)

  The organization collects and disseminates information to the public on the subject of Sickle Cell Anemia, thereby creating more awareness and reducing its incidence in at-risk communities. It also organizes seminars that assist persons of low income break the poverty cycle.

• Seizure Disorder of Greater Hamilton (Local: Hamilton, ON)

  Seizure Disorder of Greater Hamilton is a nonprofit, non-governmental charitable health organization. We are dedicated to promoting information, awareness, support services, advocacy, education and research.

• Sheena's Place

  Canada's first community-based centre to offer services at no cost, to people affected by severe eating and body image issues.

• Sheep River Health Trust (SRHT) (Regional: Okotoks, AB)

  The Sheep River Health Trust (SRHT) provides needed medical equipment and health care services for people in the community. SRHT raises funds for urgently needed programs, services and equipment that support health care in the community.

• Shooting Stars Foundation

  A nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds for ongoing support of front line AIDS organizations that provide supplemental health care, food and shelter to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

• SIDA AIDS Moncton Inc.

  Their mission is to provide support to Southeast New Brunswickers infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and to reduce the spread of HIV through prevention education.

• Silent Voice

  Silent Voice serves deaf children, deaf youth, adults and their families in a sign language environment. We are dedicated to improving communication and relationships between deaf and hearing families and in our community. We have been serving the community for 25 years.

• Smilesnhugs 4 Canadian Kids

  A volunteer organization that helps terminally ill children, receive cards, letters, and small gifts.

• Society for Assisted Cooperative Recovery From Eating Disorders (SACRED) (Local: Edmonton, AB)

  SACRED's mission is to support individuals to recover from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive overeating utilizing the addictions model and the highly respected 12-step program.

• La Société québécoise de l'autisme

  le premier site de référence francophone entièrement dédié à ce handicap.

• Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society (SABIS) (Regional: Calgary, AB)

  SABIS provides lifelong emotional and practical support to adults with acquired brain injury, their families and personal support networks. It also promotes awareness of acquired brain injury, its causes and effects.

• Southern Alberta Epilepsy Association (Regional: Lethbridge, AB)

  Offers support and advocacy for people living with epilepsy and their families.

• Southlake Regional Health Centre (Regional: Newmarket, ON)

  We are in the business of caring for people and making their lives better. As a leader in the provision of specialized health care services, we are relentless in our efforts to deliver quality services closer to home, and to seek out new and innovative ways to meet the health care needs of the people we serve.

• Speak Easy

  Speak Easy Inc. is Canada's organization for people who stutter. We provide information and support to adult stutterers, parents of stuttering children, professionals in the field, and the general public. We offer free information kits.

• Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada (SBHAC) (National: Winnipeg, MB)

  The association's mission is to improve the quality of life of all individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families, through awareness, education, research and advocacy, and to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

• Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario

  SBHAO is a dedicated advocate of the rights and abilities of people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, Canada's most common birth defects. The organization is also committed to educating the public about the important role of folic acid in the prevention of birth defects.

• Spina Bifida Association of Nova Scotia
  
  
• Spinal Cord Injury Network International

  Provides information and referral services to spinal-cord-injured individuals and their families.

• Sport Fest Windsor (Local: Windsor, ON)

  This organization works to promote organ and tissue donation awareness through sporting, cultural, and entertainment events while encouraging everyone to improve their health and wellness through active living.

• St. John Ambulance - Mississauga (Local: Mississauga, ON)

  Providing the standard for excellence in first aid and CPR services - offering innovative programs, products, and community support, ensuring residents and corporations receive the best quality training and expertise.

• St. Joseph's Care Foundation (Regional: Peterborough, ON)

  Dedicated to lifelong healthy aging, the foundation supports projects that encourage all of us to make healthy choices and maintain healthy lives, no matter what our age. In addition to fundraising for the standard setting St. Joseph's at Fleming, approximately 12% of our annual budget is earmarked for our Community Partnerships initiative, enhancing quality of life and enriching the lives of everyone in our community through the promotion of life-long healthy aging projects.

• St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation (Local: Kitchener, ON)

  Established in 1986, St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation works to support the capital and equipment needs of this 191-bed acute care community hospital specializing in cardiology, respiratory illness, minimal invasive surgery, thoracic surgery, and eye, nose and throat surgery.

• St. Paul's Hospital Foundation of Vancouver

  The fundraising arm of St. Paul's Hospital, the Foundation raises more than $4,000,000 a year through the generosity of individuals, good corporate citizens and community groups. The money is used to fund important medical research, to upgrade or purchase new equipment, and to support health education for both patients and staff.

• St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation (Regional: St. Thomas, ON)

  The foundation is dedicated to working with the community to raise funds to purchase new and replacement equipment, upgrade facilities and support special projects, enhancing care for the community. The foundation plays a vital role in providing the hospital with the resources necessary to enhance patient care and purchase the latest high-technology medical equipment.

• Starlight Children's Foundation (National: Markham, ON)
  

  Starlight Children's Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of seriously ill children and their families through imaginative programs that educate, uplift spirits, foster a sense of community and help alleviate the pain and fear of prolonged illness.

• Stollery Children's Hospital (Regional: Edmonton, AB)

  The Stollery is western Canada's referral centre for pediatric cardiac surgery and national leader in organ transplantation, and cares for children from northern and central Alberta, as well as parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. They also run the Kidsafe Connection program, addressing the leading cause of death and disability for children and teens - preventable injuries.

• Sudbury Regional Hospital Foundation (Regional: Sudbury, ON)

  The Sudbury Regional Hospital Foundation's mandate is to operate exclusively as a nonprofit, charitable foundation to raise funds for medical equipment and capital construction for the Hôpital régional Sudbury Regional Hospital.

• S.U.G.A.R. (National: Toronto, ON)

  A national diabetic charity providing advocacy and lobbying for diabetic needs, as well as finding compassionate coverages for those in need.

• Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation (Surrey, BC)

  Our mission is to support Surrey Memorial Hospital in delivering the highest quality health care by enlisting the financial support of caring individuals and organizations.

• TB Vets Charitable Foundation (Regional: Burnaby, BC)

  The foundation provides grants to hospitals and health care facilities for the purchase of respiratory equipment, supports research into a cure and treatment of tuberculosis, and provides education, communications and information concerning control, prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases.

• Tema Conter Memorial Trust (National: Kleinburg, ON)

  The mandate of the Tema Conter Memorial Trust is to assist emergency services personnel to better understand and to cope with the physical, psychological, and emotional stressors associated with acute trauma and its powerful aftermath.

• Terry Fox Foundation (The)

  Named after Canadian hero Terry Fox, the foundation raises money solely for cancer research through the annual Terry Fox Run, now held in more than 50 countries around the world. It also accepts memoriam donations and bequests year-round and is a leader in controlling costs - 89 cents of every dollar funds cancer research.

• TOMA Foundation for Burned Children

  A non-profit charity whose aims are to bring concrete and material help to burned children. Founded in 1997, the Foundation is presently operational in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick.

• Tori's Buddies Research Foundation (National: Ajax, ON)

  A registered Canadian charity dedicated to the international fight against Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). We are 100% volunteer driven and are committed to raising monies for research and promoting public awareness.

• Toronto Dementia Network

  Offers information on 70 different dementia services, including diagnosis, counselling and support, safety and environment, transportation, community services and residential care.

• Toronto East Counselling and Support Service (Local: Toronto, ON)

  A nonprofit, community based mental health organization that offers a wide range of flexible supports to assist adults with identified mental health issues to live independently.

• Toronto People With AIDS Foundation
  
  
• Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

  Works to advance rehabilitation services and to enhance the quality of life of people who have sustained disabling illness and/or injury.

• Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada

  A national voluntary organization dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families by: gathering and distributing information, promoting local self-help and professional services and promoting research.

• Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (Local: Trenton, ON)

  For over 50 years we have been proud to honour a tradition of caring through excellence, innovation and compassion in healthcare. At the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation we continually seek new ways to finance and improve the quality of patient care we deliver in our hospital.

• Trillium Health Centre

  A community hospital serving residents in Mississauga and South Etobicoke. The acute care Mississauga Site houses the busiest emergency department in Canada. The Queensway Site in Etobicoke is an outpatient facility featuring a 14-hour urgent care centre.

• United Ostomy Support Group (Local: Ottawa, ON)

  The United Ostomy Support Group is a volunteer, charitable organization dedicated to assisting people who have or will have intestinal or urinary tract diversions by providing peer support, education services, and support to the family unit. We also promote these services to the public and medical professions.

• Vernon and District Hospice Society (Regional: Vernon, BC)

  A nonprofit society that provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care,comfort and support to termianlly-ill individuals and their loved ones, both in Hospice House and throughout the North Okanagan.

• Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (VJHF) (Regional: Vernon, BC)

  The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (VJHF) supports the fundraising needs of Interior Health North Okanagan Health Service Area. Working with the community, it enhances healthcare, improves programs and education in acute care, residential care, community and mental health.

• Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada

  VON strives to be Canada's leading charitable organization addressing community health and social needs. VON will go above and beyond the call of duty every time you call us.

  • VON Halton
    
    
  • VON Hastings, Northumberland, Prince Edward
    Services include visiting nursing, foot care clinics, PSW/Homemaking as well as community support programs including Meals on Wheels, Adult Day, Friendly Visiting, SMART and Transportation.
    
  
  
• Vietnam Friendship Village Project Canada (International: Vancouver, BC)

  The Vietnam Friendship Village is a reconciliation project in Vietnam for children and veterans suffering from Agent Orange-related illnesses. They are committed to building friendships with the people of Vietnam, and to help mitigate the ongoing effects of the toxic herbicides sprayed during the war.

• Vision Institute of Canada (Local: Toronto, ON)

  A a not-for-profit optometry clinic that provides regular and specialized eye care services to the general public and to persons with special needs. All funds raised support our services to persons in chronic care facilities and to persons with visual impairments, brain injuries, developmental disabilities and unique vision problems.

• WATCH Westman Hospice (Local: Brandon, MB)

  A nonprofit community organization that provides volunteer services to those living with a life-threatening or terminal illness. We provide emotional and practical support, both in home and in healthcare facilities. Services include friendly visiting, shopping, outings, running errands, and recording personal histories.

• Waterford Foundation

  The website features a mental health directory for Newfoundland and Labrador, information about mental illness, information on our employment programs and the products and services they provide, and information on the Waterford Hospital Art Instruction program.

• Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation

  Wellspring is a network of community-based centres that provide emotional, psychological and informational support, free of charge, to individuals and families living with cancer. All programs are available free of charge and without referral.

• Wellwood (Regional: Hamilton, ON)

  Wellwood is a community-based, nonprofit organization which provides information, supportive care programs and peer support to people who have received a diagnosis of cancer, their families and caregivers, and healthcare providers. Working with existing community agencies and cancer care providers, Wellwood aims to provide integrative supportive care.

• West Island Crusade against Cancer (Regional: Baie d'Urfe, QC)

  The West Island Crusade against Cancer is a nonprofit charity organization dedicated to providing an annual donation to The Canadian Cancer Society and Nova West Island (formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses).

• West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation

  A registered charity which exists to solicit, manage, administer and allocate, donated funds on behalf of our local hospital. A volunteer Board of Directors governs it.

• Whitecrow Village FASD Society (Local: Nanaimo, BC)

  Whitecrow Village FASD Society is committed to educating communities and professionals about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Core programs offer experiential training, support, and guidance for persons both directly and indirectly affected by FASD.

• Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada

  A free telephone/e-mail support service, provided by breast cancer survivors, to those diagnosed with breast cancer, their families, and caregivers. Willow offers individually researched information, and workshops for facilitators of a breast cancer self help group.

• Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation (Local: Windsor, ON)

  The foundation is the fundraising arm of the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. All of the funds raised through donations and events remain in the community to fulfill the foundation's goals of enhancing the care and treatment of cancer patients in Windsor and Essex County, and supporting locally-based cancer research.

• York-Durham Aphasia Centre

  A creative partnership of speech-language and social work professionals, community volunteers and family members working with and for adults with aphasia.

About CharityVillage  |  Free Newsletter  |  Media Centre  |  Contact Us    Terms and Conditions of Use  |  Privacy Policy    © CharityVillage Ltd.  All rights reserved.    Email help@charityvillage.com