Non-profit and charitable organizations are integral to Canadian life. These civil societies improve not only the day-to-day lives of thousands of Canadians, but as well, they work to the long-term benefit of Canada. Unfortunately, budget limitations often restrict the operations of these organizations. Design to Love recognizes the value of each dollar raised by, or donated to, a non-profit group. We believe that multimedia and marketing projects, used to publicize and promote these groups, should cost them nothing; when dollars are precious, they should be put toward the goals of the non-profit organization, not advertising.
 
  Design to Love is a non-profit group of designers, each with a love for art, design, and volunteerism. We provide free multimedia design services to non-profit and charitable organizations, to free up funding for better and more applicable use. Why? Why not? To put our personal interests to good use. To know we're helping people who really do make a difference. To get that warm and fuzzy feeling. Love to design? Design to love.
 
  Erik Stackelberg and Shannon Everett are students at the University of Western Ontario. For more information on Erik Stackelberg, please check out his portfolio site stackelberg.ca or his online art site FusedEffects.com. Shannon is available for contact by email at shannon [at] designtolove.org.