Non-Profit Organization Directory

Central Avalon Ground Search and Rescue team covers the area from Holyrood to Colliers, west to Roaches Line, the Salmonier Line, the entire Southern Shore and the East Coast Trail south of the boundary of the City of St. John's. The team works with transport Canada to provide safe boating presentations and is also actively involved in presenting the Hug-a-tree and Survive Outside programs which teach young people how to stay safe in the woods and what to do should they become lost.

Community

Holyrood

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

Members are experienced in forest and ground searches. They provide support for the RCMP when requested. All members receive initial training and certification in map reading, compass use, first aid, CPR, night searches, and other SAR techniques from the RCMP. Tasked by the RCMP. Founded 1985. Fifty volunteer members who are very proud that they have completely paid for their rescue van. Search for missing persons, offers a boat safety course

Community

Bay Roberts

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

No description available.

Community

Buchans

Region

Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton

Category

Emergency/crisis service

Founded in 1983 the 32 volunteer members are experienced in forest search and water rescues. Provide support for the RCMP and our communities when requested. WE have a wide array of rescue equipment.

Community

Stephenville-Kippens-Port au Port

Region

Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Category

Emergency/crisis service

We are a nonprofit Volunteer Group. Currently 48 members in our Organization consisting of 2 EMT'S, 2 First Aid Instructors and 3 Pro Boat Instructors

Community

Wabush

Region

Labrador

Category

Emergency/crisis service

Offer search and rescue for the Bonavista Bay area, and provide safety training programs.

Community

Glovertown

Region

Gander - New-Wes-Valley

Category

Emergency/crisis service

The Exploits Search and Rescue Team is a highly trained and well equipped volunteer emergency response unit serving communities throughout Central Newfoundland. Members of the Exploits Search and Rescue team receive basic training in map and compass and GPS navigation, radio communications, first aid, wilderness survival, the psychology of lost persons, and search techniques and procedures.

Community

Grand Falls-Windsor

Region

Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton

Category

Emergency/crisis service

The mission of the SPCA St. Johns is to provide leadership, education and a consistent voice on matters that promote and improve the welfare of animals. We care for and shelter companion animals in need, prevent cruelty and encourage responsible pet ownership. We are a leader in preventing pet overpopulation as the first shelter in Newfoundland and Labrador to spay and neuter all our animals prior to adoption. Our low-cost spay and neuter program and our PUP program has assisted members in the community to join us in fighting overpopulation.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

Food bank of Corpus Christi Parish located in St. John's, NL.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

Our mission is to make improvements in animal welfare through education, awareness and responsibility, thus providing a better and longer life for all animals. We also help abused and stray animals find safe and healthy environments to live.

Community

Burin

Region

Burin Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

The Whale Release and Stranding Group assists Newfoundland and Labrador fishermen in releasing trapped and rescuing stranded whales and sea turtles. The group also provides technical expertise for fishermen to release trapped whales and sea turtles on their own. Entrapped whales often tow fishing gear many miles away.

Community

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

SCDF makes the dreams of critically ill children in Newfoundland and Labrador come true by raising money for and granting the dreams of critically ill children aged 0-18, inclusive, based on financial need.

Community

Marystown

Region

Burin Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

To assist vulnerable individuals achieve their full potential and enhance the capacity of social serving agencies.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Emergency/crisis service

The Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is a voluntary, non-profit community-based organization whose mandate is to strengthen and support the network of provincially funded shelters and services for women with or without children affected by relationship violence.

Community

Nain

Region

Labrador

Category

Emergency/crisis service

The Town of Triton Fire Department is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers who provide services when required for the surrounding community.

Community

Triton

Region

Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton

Category

Emergency/crisis service

No description available.

Community

St. Anthony

Region

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Category

Emergency/crisis service

To provide a refuge and/or support system for women who have been emotionally and/or physically assaulted, threatened or harassed, including temporary accommodation, food and other necessities on an emergency basis. To help women explore options available to them and to provide education to public on issues pertaining to family violence

Community

Corner Brook

Region

Corner Brook - Rocky Harbour

Category

Emergency/crisis service