MS Canada provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. We have a membership of over 7,000 and are the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services. Since our founding in 1948, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. The Society receives almost no funding from government.

MS Canada is governed by a board of directors comprised of 14 volunteer members who are elected annually.

Some 1,500 volunteers serve on MS Canada national, division and chapter boards and committees. An estimated 13,500 women and men are volunteers for service programs, fundraising events, public awareness campaigns and social action activities.

Our Vision

A world free of multiple sclerosis.

Our Mission

To connect and empower the MS community to create positive change.

Our Values

- Impact-driven
- We make a difference.
- Collaborative
- We work together.
- Compassionate
- We help.
- Bold
- We think big.
- Resilient
- We do not give up.

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) has evolved to become one of Canada’s best-connected mental health NGOs with a demonstrated track record for forging and maintaining meaningful and sustained partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors throughout Canada.

Parkinson Canada is the definitive voice for the Parkinson’s community in Canada. Our purpose is to transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s. We do this through research leading to better treatments and the end of Parkinson’s, advocacy bringing the voices of Parkinson’s to the forefront and support that helps people live well with Parkinson’s through education and services. A national registered charity, Parkinson Canada operates through the generosity of donors and is an accredited organization under the Imagine Canada Standards Program.

WHAT WE DO

Caring for communities from coast-to-coast St. John Ambulance Canada has more than 15,000 volunteers and coordinates one of the country’s largest volunteer networks. Our volunteers positively impact the lives of millions of Canadians each year.

While the financial contribution of St. John Ambulance community service volunteers could be calculated in millions of dollars, the contribution to the safety of Canadians is immeasurable. When Canadians need them, our volunteers have an unmatched record of answering the call.

Our Therapy Dog Program brings comfort, joy and companionship to thousands of people throughout Canada each year.

Well-trained and well-equipped, St John Ambulance Medical First Response volunteers are at countless public events to provide basic and advanced medical care when first aid emergencies occur.

Our Vision
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is committed to achieving excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life, and a cure for kidney disease.

Our Mission
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to eliminating the burden of kidney disease through:

Funding and stimulating innovative research for better treatments and a cure;
Providing education and support to prevent kidney disease in those at risk and empower those with kidney disease to optimize their health status;
Advocating for improved access to high quality healthcare;
Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

To be the recognized leader, voice and primary resource in lung health to enable all people to breathe with ease.
Vision

To improve lung health
Values

We believe our employees and volunteers are our greatest resources and as such we are committed to providing a passionate, well-managed organization known for its integrity, honesty and trusting relationships.
We believe our clients and donors must be treated with the utmost respect, dignity, grace and sensitivity.
We believe that research is critical to successfully combat lung disease.
We believe all who breathe with difficulty, as well as those who breathe with ease, will be empowered through our provision of quality, up-to-date information on respiratory health.
We believe we are a professional organization that seeks out best practices in all we do and upholds the principles of due diligence in the protection of our assets, and maintains the highest possible ethical standards.

We do this by:

Concentrating our efforts in lung health in the following areas: asthma, smoking-related diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and air quality.
Providing accurate, timely and quality information and education programs to a range of audiences, including people who suffer from lung disease and their families, youth, health care providers and the general public and government.
Providing for and using ongoing research to support our work and our activities.
Supporting medical research studies into lung disease.
Raising funds from all legitimate sources.
Abiding by all regulatory rules relating to charitable organizations.
Ensuring the prudent management of all funds entrusted to us.

The Transplant Advocate Association is a registered charity dedicated to providing support, knowledge and encouragement to those touched by organ and/or tissue transplantation and to inform the public about the need and benefits of organ and tissue donation.  This is accomplished by holding regular group chats and events for our members, providing financial support through fundraising raising and by promoting organ and tissue donation through advertising and at public events throughout our area .

Call for Volunteers

YGK THRIFT

Join like-minded, energetic individuals at YGK Thrift. Our boutique thrift store is located downtown at 165 Princess Street

Contact us at (613)541-1665 or liz@ygkthrift.ca

All proceeds go to support ALMOST HOME, supporting families with children in Kingston Hospitals