Nonprofit Organizations in St. John's

At the Foundation Fighting Blindness, it is our mission to lead the fight against blindness by advancing retinal disease research, education and public awareness, and ultimately restore hope and sight.

The Halifax Helpers was established to make sure that all students receive the academic support they require to become fearless learners. We provide free online tutoring and language sessions for elementary, junior high school, and high school students in the maritimes and beyond.

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

Our Mission To uplift and empower women who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness through in-kind support, education and community participation. Our Vision To foster equitable communities where all women are seen, valued, and treated with dignity and compassion. Our Approach - Through volunteer-led gift drives that benefit women who are impacted by homelessness, we build compassionate and connected communities - By distributing essentials of daily living to shelters and community agencies, we support women and gender-diverse people facing income inequality. - By building awareness and educating youth, we challenge stigmas, fight discrimination, and promote equity.

The Mission of The Terry Fox Foundation is to maintain the vision and principles of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through the annual Terry Fox Run, Terry Fox School Run, as well as tribute donations and planned giving.

The Lantern Festival is a public project. Victoria Park is the canvas for the festival, and the festival highlights the historical and natural features of the park, including the annual daylighting of buried Bennett's Brook with a river of glass jar lanterns. The sheer number of people who attend the festival and enjoy this vital urban space for the afternoon and after dusk is astounding.

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.

Our Centre has been in operation since July 17, 1987, and was opened by The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. The main focus of the Virginia Park Community Centre was, and continues to be, to provide Social, Educational, Recreational as well as Career Development programs and services for the residents of Virginia Park. Program development is based on the needs of Tenants living in the 202 NLHC units of the Virginia Park area, with programs and services available for everyone from prenatal to senior citizens. Purpose The purpose of the Centres are as follows: - To encourage the involvement of Tenants in their Housing projects through the use of programs and activities implemented through the community Centre. - To create a positive atmosphere, community spirit, and co-operation. - To help develop a better social environment by providing recreational, educational and social programs, as well as training and referrals.

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

At Volunteer St. John's, we take pride in linking people with local nonprofit community organizations, supporting persons with disabilities, new Canadians, corporations and professionals connect to organizations in and around the city, helping individuals develop skills to advance their careers, and developing knowledge resources that support effective and efficient volunteer capacity.

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 World Oceans Day NL Planning Committee is a committee comprised of representation from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks Canada, Marine Institute, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-NL Chapter, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative, and ACAP Humber Arm that plans and holds in-person and online events celebrating World Oceans Day annually.