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Knox Church is situated in Uptown Waterloo. Our neighbours are the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, the Waterloo Public Library and the Waterloo Town Square shopping mall. Two universities, Waterloo and Sir Wilfrid Laurier are within walking distance. Our congregation is a wonderful mix of all ages and stages. With over 100 children in the church school program, we have a strong emphasis on ministry with children. It is one of our goals as a congregation to grow in our sense of belonging to Christ and His Church. Our services are informal and friendly to the various ages and approaches to worship. We try to make new worshipers feel welcome. Our Coffee Fellowship between Sunday services provides an informal time to get to know others. Look for our Welcome desk during coffee hour to help answer any questions you may have.

The heart of Winnipeg’s newcomer community is Central Park. And the heart of Central Park is Knox Church. Knox has been an integral part of the revitalization of the neighbourhood and the restoration of the park itself, through initiatives such as Central Market for Global Families and the Rainbow Community Garden. Now we are pleased to announce the creation of a new, 24-hour accessible commercial kitchen, which, when completed, will be available for community members to use to develop and expand on catering opportunities that might otherwise be cost prohibitive. Additional programs will include nutrition and cooking classes for women, men and youth, and cultural dinners. To date we have raised over $350,000 through generous grants from:The WPG Foundation,CPP(Province of MB),The City of WPG, CentreVenture, Blannerhassett Foundation and MB Community Services Council. But we are not quite at our goal! Another $50,000 will allow us to complete this valuable commercial kitchen.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is the oldest and largest public gallery in the Region of Waterloo, Ontario. The Gallery is a tenant in The Centre in the Square, a performing arts facility in Kitchener. On behalf of the community, the Gallery is the proud caretaker of a significant permanent collection, consisting of 3900 works of art.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church is a mission minded, people loving community of believers in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to bring a positive influence into the Upper Columbia Valley area where we live. We want to help families by showing the love of Jesus for our neighbors, and the world. We work with Lisa Rohrick, in Niamey (Niger), bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Fulani people, and by helping those that are in need to self sustenance. We work in the Upper Columbia Valley (Invermere)through the Sonshine Children's Centre, a Licensed Christian Based Day Care and Pre School facility for our community. We work in our community by providing a yearly Vacation Bible School for children in our area. We partner with the Columbia Valley Food Bank organization through regular financial assistance.

Langs is a neighbourhood-based organization that has been providing a range of recreational, educational, social and health programs and services for all ages, for over 35 years. Their 58,000 sq ft facility features a courtyard, indoor walking track, full size gymnasium, multiple meeting rooms, living wall and 2 green roofs. Langs is co-partnered with the William E. Pautler Seniors Centre and 25+ other community partners work on-site as well, creating a hub of services in one building.

Lansing Co-operative Nursery School offers: •A rich learning environment within a warm, nurturing atmosphere. •Low teacher/child ratios which allow for more one-on-one attention. •Developmentally appropriate curriculum which challenges individual children's interests and abilities. •A fun, friendly morning Nursery School program. •An innovative half day or full day preschool program. •A creative, stimulating Kindergarten program. •Quality programs implemented by qualified ECE teachers. •Creative arts, science, water/sand play, stories, cognitive activities, music, cooking, field trips, snack provided and more. •An opportunity to be directly involved in your child's early education. •New indoor & outdoor facilities designed specifically for pre-school children.

Adults with disabilities are the foundation of our community. It is through their inspiration that we follow our commitment to those with disabilities and strive to provide ever more opportunities for their continued growth and security. Developmental disabilities include autism, Down’s syndrome, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and others. L’Arche makes a lifetime commitment to accompany all community members with developmental disabilities throughout their lives. This lifetime commitment ensures that the L’Arche community remains a unique example of inclusiveness and belonging where the dignity of all people is affirmed and celebrated. The L’Arche community’s approach to inclusive living is tantamount to the family dynamic where each L’Arche house is a home and each member of the family (persons with and without developmental disabilities) is nurtured to fulfill his or her own potential.

L'Arche Arnprior is an active community where men and women with intellectual disabilities (core members) and those who choose to share life with them (assistants), live and work together. L'Arche Arnprior is home to over 60 individuals - core members and staff - living and working in 3 homes, 1 family home program, 1 seniors program, 7 independent apartments and 3 long term care facilities. Our core members actively participate in daily work environments and/or day programs, yet we also make time to be with each outher in community to celebrate and give thanks. The core members are the "core" of our community and they continue to welcome assistants, employees and volunteers into an enriching experience ranging from the ordinary daily tasks to the extraordinary celebrations.

- L'Arche is part of an international federation that provides loving homes for adults with developmental disabilities. - As a service organization, L'Arche espouses a "community model" of living, rather than a medical or social service model of care. - As a faith-based organization L'Arche recognizes the spiritual and religious needs and aspirations of its members, and respects those who have no spiritual or religious affiliation. Our community and faith life inspire us to be open to people of differing intellectual capacity, social origin,religion, race, and culture. - At L'Arche, people with disabilities, and those who assist them, live together and are equally responsible for the life of their home and community.

* L'Arche is an international organization of faith-based communities creating homes and day programs with people who have developmental disabilities. * We recognize the spiritual and religious needs and aspirations of our members, and respect those who have no spiritual or religious affiliation. We are open to people of differing intellectual capacity, social origin,religion, race, and culture. * At L'Arche, people with disabilities, and those who assist them, live together and are equally responsible for the life of their home and community. L'Arche Ottawa opened in Ottawa in 1972. Today we are 30 core members and 18 assistants living in 7 homes as well as members of the coordinating team and a number of live-out and part-time support persons. We have a spacious, modern community center where we gather for Monday evening community nights and many other special occasions. You are welcome to join us community night. Please call for exact times and dates.

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Quebec A non-profit organization founded in 1975, the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Quebec brings together persons with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus as well as parents and other individuals interested in improving the quality of life of these persons.

LAM Canada is an interdenominational Christian mission doing holistic ministry throughout Latin America. We support missionaries and organizations that work directly in evangelism, Christian camping, Christian education and theological training, health, relief, and community development. The mission was established in Canada in 1961.