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The St. John's Farmers' Market is run by a nonprofit co-operative of vendors and consumers who strive to create, maintain and support a weekly farmers' market and all that it represents. With over 100 vendors and growing, the SJFM is the ultimate farmers’ market experience for families, foodies, and everyone who’s looking for locally grown produce, specialty foods, ready-to-eat fare, arts and crafts, and so much more!
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. <b>Can’t find housing? We offer Real Homes.</b> 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. <b>Need counselling or support? We offer Real Help.</b> 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. <b>Need work or job training? We offer Real Work.</b> 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. <b>Need to make new connections?</b> The Stella’s Circle Inclusion Choir welcomes participants to learn about the joy of singing.
<div id="bgLayers_comp-l68j71os5" class="MW5IWV" data-hook="bgLayers"> <div id="bgMedia_comp-l68j71os5" class="VgO9Yg"></div> </div> <div class="" data-mesh-id="comp-l68j71os5inlineContent" data-testid="inline-content"> <div data-mesh-id="comp-l68j71os5inlineContent-gridContainer" data-testid="mesh-container-content"> <div id="comp-l68j71ov" class="KcpHeO tz5f0K comp-l68j71ov wixui-rich-text" data-testid="richTextElement" data-angle="0" data-angle-style-location="style" data-screen-in-hide="done"> 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. <p class="font_8">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.</p> <p class="font_8"><span class="wixGuard"></span>Our Vision: Through this youth led initiative our vision is that all youth and young adults feel supported in their journey with rheumatic illness.</p> </div> </div> </div>
The Sashbear Foundation provides free mental health and suicide prevention programs to families across Canada.
Virtual CoSA provides online Circles of Support and Accountability to people who have sexually offended and are reintegrating into the community after incarceration.
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.