Non-Profit Organization Directory

Cains Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race has been described as the ULTIMATE in extreme racing. At more than 2500 km of high energy racing, this race is the longest race of its kind in the country and promises to keep race fans on the edge of their seat. Cains Quest is a true northern adventure that gives racers the experience of a life time.

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Recreation/sports

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. Toll Free: 1-866-996-4500

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

The Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. By providing education and services, advocating on behalf of people with diabetes, supporting research and translating research into practical applications - we are delivering on our mission. For more information, please visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

improving the quality of life of hard of hearing people of all ages in Newfoundland and Labrador; promoting understanding of the prevalence, causes, and prevention of hearing loss; and advocating for accessibility in public places.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

The Canadian Injured Workers Alliance (CIWA) is a national network of injured workers groups that aims to support and strengthen the work of local, provincial, and territorial injured workers organizations. We provide a forum for injured workers to exchange information and sharing experiences. We exist to support injured workers and improve the Occupational Health and Safety of workers across Canada.

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Service for people with disabilities

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians. Toll free 1-877-576-1776

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Heritage/preservation

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians. Toll free 1-877-576-1776

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Heritage/preservation

The Canadian Red Cross Society is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world.

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Emergency/crisis service

Carol Curling Club Curling Rink is an indoor rink and open seasonally from October 1st to April 30th. Curling is a team sport that is offered at Carol Curling Club. Their ice is carefully prepared and ready for the next bonspiel competition. If you are interested in giving it a try, please give them a call at (709) 944-5889.

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Recreation/sports

Curling club for the community of Labrador City

Community

Wabush

Region

Labrador

Category

Arts and culture

No description available.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Religious organizations and churches

For nearly 60 years, the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce (LNCC) has been the most diverse and representational business organization in Labrador. With our strong advocacy efforts and highly successful events such as the Northern Lights Business and Cultural Showcase, the LNCC is one of the most progressive and influential chambers in the country.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Funding resources

The Labrador West Chamber of Commerce is an association whose mandate is to promote and improve trade and commerce, as well as the economic, civil and social welfare of the district. Striving to be the principle voice of the business community, the Chamber, addresses relevant issues that are of interest to the local area and its people.

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

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The Charles J. Andrew Youth Restoration Centre is a twelve-bed residential youth treatment centre in Sheshatshiu, Labrador with the Goal of assisting adolescents and their families to regain their self confidence through a treatment program designed to help them become healthy independent adults

Community

Sheshatshiu

Region

Labrador

Category

Health services

Provide a friendly atmosphere for people in the Upper Lake Melville Area to enjoy the game of chess. To provide instruction so that members can improve at the game of chess

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Service/social clubs

The Combined Councils of Labrador has been representing Labrador's municipal governments since 1972 on a variety of social and economic concerns to the region. The CCL is also active in municipal training, tourism marketing on the world wide web and the recruitment and retention of professionals.

Community

Mary's Harbour

Region

Labrador

Category

Government

The CBDC assists in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Community and economic development

The community of Makkovik uses the school gym after 6 p.m. each weekday. The Recreation Director and/or the Assistant Recreation Director supervise the scheduled gym activities during the evenings. The Recreation department uses this facility for many activities such as tournaments, carnivals, sports training and regular gym usage as well as fundraising.

Community

Makkovik

Region

Labrador

Category

Recreation/sports

No description available.

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Food banks / community gardens

Providing quality cable and Internet service to the residents of Labrador

Community

Labrador City

Region

Labrador

Category

Business/professionals/industry

The Community Youth Network primary goal is to ensure support for youth between the ages 12 - 18, which enables early stage interventtion and the reduction of barriers to their successful transition to the labour market

Community

Cartwright

Region

Labrador

Category

Family/child care/youth

The Community Youth Network primary goal is to ensure support for youth between the ages 12 - 18, which enables early stage interventtion and the reduction of barriers to their successful transition to the labour market

Community

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Region

Labrador

Category

Family/child care/youth

Its mandate is to develop an array of services for youth, aged 12-18, living in or at risk of living in poverty. CYN services are intended to enhance opportunities for youth to participate in social and economic development by focusing on the five lines of: business; education/learning; employment/career exploration; capacity-building/community-building; and support services & recreation.

Community

L'Anse-au-Loup

Region

Labrador

Category

Family/child care/youth

A volunteer run craft store/supply shop

Community

Mary's Harbour

Region

Labrador

Category

Arts and culture