Nonprofit Organizations in St. John's

We are Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador Inc., an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada. Incorporated as a charitable non-profit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador in May 1994, Habitat NL assists low income families achieve home ownership by mobilizing local communities, volunteers, materials and financial resources through supportive, wide ranging partnerships.

Canadian Mental Health Association-Newfoundland and Labrador (CMHA-NL), is a provincial division of CMHA—the nationwide leader and champion for mental health. Our mission is to facilitate access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness. CMHA-NL’s provincial head office is located in St. John’s with regional offices located in Grand Falls-Windsor (Central) and Stephenville (Western). As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on the essential contributions of our members, volunteers, monthly donors, sponsors, and community partners to continue to grow our services and programs across Newfoundland and Labrador. Want to help but not sure how? Start by getting to know us! Subscribe to our e-news here: https://cmhanl.news/subscribe WHAT WE DO   CMHA-NL Workplace Mental Health Program and our Education Program offer mental health training and educational sessions for individuals, workplaces, schools, and other groups. From two-day certification courses to lunch-and-learns, our qualified facilitators can customize sessions to meet your needs. We also meet requests for information booths at conferences, schools, and other events.   Our Justice Program Case Managers work with individuals involved in the NL corrections system to promote recovery and reduce recidivism. Our team assists members of the Justice Program with a variety of needs, including housing, food security, employment, counseling, and more. Case Managers work with members while incarcerated and following their release for a period of up to 18 months.   CMHA-NL’s At Work Program provides employment support for people living with a mental health issue or mental illness who are unemployed or under-employed and are seeking meaningful employment. The At Work Program also provides wage subsidies for employers. The Employment Support Coordinator works with employers and employees to ensure a smooth transition to work.

Connections for Seniors is a non-profit organization located in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador. We provide emergency accommodations and services to adults 55 years of age and older. Our goal is to promote dignity and self-efficacy while helping seniors navigate complex systems linked to health, housing, legal and financial matters that ultimately impact quality of life. Our emergency accommodations and main office are located in a residential area. We provide individual rooms equipped with televisions. We have on-site laundry, as well as access to telephone and internet. We offer acute, crisis-based counselling support as well as nursing services. We provide transportation related to health and housing needs. We pick up clients from their desired location within the St. John's Metro area with the hope that they will feel welcome and supported.

This organization delivers gender-based, culturally appropriate programs and services that facilitate the integration and full participation of immigrant and newcomer women/women-identified and their families. Our programs are: - Gender-based - Culturally competent - Comprehensive to meet the diverse needs of immigrant women and their families - Easily accessible - Offered by professional staffs and supported by committed board members and volunteers

The Royal Canadian Legion serves Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our community and our country.

The QVRRDF through education, advocacy and stewardship inspires the protection, conservation and enhancement of freshwater ecosystems of the Northeast Avalon region of Newfoundland and Labrador.

WILD Outside is a national conservation-based youth leadership program designed for youth ages 15 to 18. By participating in this immersive program, young Canadians will experience opportunities for personal growth while developing and encouraging their own “conservation ethic.” Learning from CWF facilitators alongside their peers, youth who join the WILD Outside program will connect with other local participants in the planning and delivery of community-based conservation action projects in their own community.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) has been providing community-based education, support and intervention services for brain injury survivors and their families for more than 30 years. We are currently the only organization providing these services in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the NLBIA’s goal to ensure that everyone knows there is someone to call.  Someone to help with the paperwork or navigate the medical jargon that comes with a long hospital stay.  NLBIA is a source of referral, support, assistance, education, advocacy and caring.  Whatever the question might be, NLBIA will find the answer or find someone who can. Individuals can self-refer or refer a friend, family member or client. We also have services for long term brain injury survivors and family. In addition to having a part-time experienced social work counselor on hand to assist survivors and family during times of crisis, the NLBIA also provides ongoing supports and programs. One such upcoming program, will be the Brain Basics Training Program, which is intended to educate participants and assist them in acquiring practical strategies to work effectively with people living with the effects of a Brain Injury. In the past, NLBIA has co-funded the popular NeuroFIT program designed to bring professional one on one physical fitness training to those with moderate to severe neurological disabilities in a public gym environment. The NLBIA also provides a link to training for the medical community on brain injury so that the province will stay current in their practice. The NLBIA offers the weekly ABLE recreation program for those with severe brain injury and have piloted a successful Subsidized Counseling Program addressing more complex mental health needs. NLBIA also works closely with other community partners to bring the general public safety education and changes to disability public policy.

Since 1977, Monte Carlo has evolved into a major annual charity fundraiser that involves the community at large and raises funds for several deserving local charities. Different charities are selected each year, and the funds are raised through donations, casino-style games, live and silent auctions, and much more. It has also become a formal gala event with spectacular music and entertainment throughout the night. True to the spirit of its conception, Monte Carlo is the result of the passion, care, and dedication of Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Medicine. It is organized each year by the Undergraduate Medical Students of the Faculty of Medicine and is an opportunity for all involved to contribute and further make a difference in the province.

What is ultimate? Since its creation in the late 60s, ultimate has gained worldwide recognition as a fast-paced, low-cost sport that emphasizes sportsmanship through Spirit of the Game. It’s easy to learn, requires little equipment and can easily be played in any open space. The basic skills of the game – throwing, catching, running and jumping – make for an easy transition for athletes from other sports, both team and individual. Ultimate is a self-refereed sport with the onus on each player to ensure that other players and themselves are acting within the rules and abiding by the ideals of fair play and Spirit of the Game. It’s built on the understanding of respect for all players on the field and that fair play is essential in creating an enjoyable playing experience. What is Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador (Ultimate NL)? Ultimate NL is the provincial sports organization for ultimate frisbee in Newfoundland and Labrador. A not-for-profit organization that’s governed by a volunteer board of directors, its mandate is to grow the sport of ultimate throughout the province.

Saint Luke’s Community Living is owned and operated by Anglican Homes Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization. Through our four locations in the Waterford Valley of St. John’s – Saint Luke’s Long Term Care Home, the Cottages, Bishop Meaden Manor, and Babb Manor – we strive to provide a long-term continuum of care to meet the individual needs of seniors and their families. In addition to live in services, St. Luke’s also provide an Adult Day Program. The Adult Day Program is the only regional program of its kind. It provides social/recreational programming for seniors living in the community who have limited access to such resources due to physical, cognitive or social barriers. A key aspect to the provision of these services is access to bussing services. The current bus has reached the end of it’s service life and we have started our fund raising campaign “We Don’t Want to Make a Fuss – We Just Want a New Bus”.

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.