Organismes sans but lucratif à St. John's

The CNIB Foundation provides an opportunity for limitless possibilities, providing clients with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to smash barriers in pursuit of the life they choose. Our programs are designed to address the needs of people of all ages across five areas: LIVE, PLAY, WORK, LEARN, and TECH.

Take a Pain Check Foundation is a Canadian registered, international youth-led community and non-profit organization founded in self-advocacy to empower youth with rheumatic diseases. They host bi-weekly podcasts, run ambassador programs for health professionals and youth, pilot rheumatic-related events, feature stories on their blog platform and lead monthly Joint Chat Rheum hangouts. Our Mission: Take a Pain Check’s aims to empower youth and young adults impacted by rheumatic disease to advocate for themselves and to create a supportive, safe, and inclusive community where individuals feel understood. Our Vision: Through this youth led initiative our vision is that all youth and young adults feel supported in their journey with rheumatic illness.

About Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French. Fulfilling our promise The challenges facing young people in Canada have grown more complex, and youth need access to the supports that are most relevant to them. To achieve our vision, it’s critical that we meet these challenges — and quickly.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (LDANL) acts as a provincial network for individuals with learning disabilities and those who support them.  LDANL offers programs to build literacy and mathematical skills, provides advocacy and offers individual and family support.  Through public awareness activities, workshops, media, and by working with our partners in the community, LDANL strives to share an increased level of understanding of Learning Disabilities. It is the vision of LDANL to enable all individuals with learning disabilities to reach their full potential. LDANL’s mission is to raise awareness about, advocate for and support individuals with learning disabilities and their families.

The Sashbear Foundation provides free mental health and suicide prevention programs to families across Canada.

Happy City St. John’s is a non-profit organization that informs, encourages, and facilitates public dialogue around civic issues in the city of St. John’s. Our vision is to become a trusted and valued venue for citizens, advocacy groups, business associations, labour organizations, and municipal staff to come together. We firmly believe that an informed city is a successful city – and a happy city. At Happy City, we’re always looking for new ways to reach out to the people of St. John’s. Most of our engagement work happens in two ways: Online: Through our website, our Facebook presence, and our Twitter account, Happy City posts articles and ideas, looks for comments, and provides a space for citizens to work collaboratively to shape emerging ideas about the shape of St. John’s. In Person: Happy City organizes forums that bring citizens together to discuss civic issues. We use a talented facilitator to run these sessions as “open spaces,” with the agenda set by the participants.

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. We are a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities. We do this by nurturing the potential of children, teens, and young adults; promoting healthy living; and fostering social responsibility. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 20 locations in our communities with an additional 170 points of delivery throughout the province.

🌿🌬️ **Nonprofit Organization: Environmental, Social, Health, National Security Impact Awareness Initiative** 🌬️🌿 As an environmental and community impact initiative, we are dedicated to educating and raising awareness about the multifaceted impacts of wind energy on our natural resources, health, environment, culture, lifestyle, and national security. Our mission is to foster informed decision-making and advocate for responsible and sustainable energy practices. Through comprehensive research, outreach programs, and community engagement, we aim to empower individuals, organizations, and policymakers with the knowledge and tools needed to address the complex challenges posed by wind energy development. Join us in our commitment to preserving the integrity of our ecosystems, safeguarding public health, protecting cultural heritage, and ensuring the security of our nation's energy resources. Together, we can shape a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Stella’s Circle transforms lives every day. We provide services to adults who face many barriers to fully participating in their community.  These barriers include mental health challenges, addictions, trauma, poverty, homelessness, criminal justice involvement, low literacy, and long periods of unemployment. Our mission is to transform lives through Real Homes, Real Help, and Real Work. Can’t find housing? We offer Real Homes. The Brian Martin Housing Resource Centre offers counselling, advocacy and other support services to help people find secure housing. Jess’s Place offers a safe, supportive, independent transitional housing for women over the age of 18 in recovery from addiction. Naomi Centre is a temporary shelter and support for women aged 16-29 within a harm reduction model. Need counselling or support? We offer Real Help. Emmanuel House is a residential counselling program, offering individual counselling, therapeutic groups and life skills in a supportive environment. The Community Support Program provides intensive assistance to people living independently in the community with complex mental health needs. The Just Us Women’s Centre offers programs and support for women who have been in conflict with the law. Services are also offered at the NL Correctional Centre for Women in Clarenville. Need work or job training? We offer Real Work. Our Social Enterprise Training Program offers training to help people work in food service, as trades helpers, or as cleaners. CanDo Enterprises offers flexible on-the-job work experience. Employment Transition Groups help participants to engage in a range of options to address their varying needs as they move towards employment. Job Development and Employment Maintenance ensures opportunities for successful employment for participants who are ready to enter the workforce. Adult Basic Education Level I helps adults complete their schooling. Need to make new connections? The Stella’s Circle Inclusion Choir welcomes participants to learn about the joy of singing.

We are the largest humanitarian organization in the world! For over 100 years, the Canadian Red Cross Society has been a highly trusted and respected organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable populations in Canada and around the world. In Atlantic Canada, our organization provides assistance through Community Health and Wellness, Emergency (Disaster) Management, and Injury Prevention programs including First Aid. All Canadian Red Cross programs are guided by 7 fundamental principles; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The Community Health and Wellness programs in Newfoundland and Labrador aim to improve the health outcomes of the most vulnerable through community based actions, for example Meals on Wheels and our Health Equipment Loam Program.

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only free, 24/7, confidential e-mental health service offering support in English and French to young people through phone, text and online resources.

Virtual CoSA provides online Circles of Support and Accountability to people who have sexually offended and are reintegrating into the community after incarceration.