Non-Profit Organization Directory

Objective is to promote community oriented programs/projects in areas such as education, healthcare, the environment and the arts and thereby benefit the people and communities of Newfoundland and Labrador and elsewhere. Tel: 1-800-563-3300

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Community and economic development

Governs the sport of curling within Newfoundland and Labrador.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

No description available.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

The Newfoundland and Labrador dental assistants association is committed to advancing the career of dental assisting and enhancing the profession through education, legislation and professional activities.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

(1) To promote and advance Dentistry or Dental Surgery and related arts and sciences in all their branches, to increase the knowledge, skill, standard and proficiency of its Members in the practice of Dentistry or Dental Surgery, and to maintain the honour and integrity of the dental profession. (2) To aid in the furtherance of measures designed to improve dental health and prevent disease and disability. (3) To co-operate with and to assist public and private dental associations, agencies and commissions in the task of providing or financing dental care. (4) To promote measures designed to improve standards of dental care and the practice of Dentistry or Dental Surgery. (5) To improve the welfare and social standards of its Members and encourage the co-operation of its Members in the protection of their rights

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Denturist Association of Canada is not the legislative body for Canadian denturists. Each province has its own jurisdiction and must be contacted directly for licensing information.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Business/professionals/industry

Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society is a volunteer non-profit organization of family and friends dedicated to ensuring a fulfilling quality of life for children, youth and adults with Down Syndrome. We believe in and are committed to inclusion in all aspects of Society.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

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The Newfoundland & Labrador Employers' Council (NLEC) advocates on behalf of employers on matters that enhance their ability to contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of Newfoundland & Labrador. Established in 1982, the NLEC enables employers to present a strong collective voice on employment policy issues.

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Business/professionals/industry

The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA) is a not-for-profit association of businesses that promotes the growth and development of the environmental industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Environment

The Newfoundland and Labrador Fairs Association promotes and organizes events relating to the agricultural industry in the province.

Community

Harbour Grace

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Business/professionals/industry

NLFAM is a support group for families in Newfoundland and Labrador adopting Internationally or Inter-culturally.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Family/child care/youth

Today the NLFC is the collective and unifying voice for co-op enterprises in Newfoundland and Labrador. Its mission is to promote the co-op business alternative and to support the continued growth and development of the co-op sector in the province. The NLFC has a nine member board of directors and two full time staff members who work out of the NLFC office in St. Johns.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Community and economic development

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils aims to ensure children receive a quality education while acting as a voice for school councils and for parents/guardians.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Education/training/employment

The Newfoundland and Labrador Fencing Association (NLFA) is the provincial sporting organization for the growing sport of fencing in the province. The association has over 70 members and is committed to improving, regulating and promoting fencing across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

No description available.

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Arts and culture

Mission: to raise public awareness of the " Public Good " to such a level, that NLers will demand and get from our leaders, a healthier, more sharing democracy, for ourselves and our children, before it's too late.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Community and economic development

Tackle football is an extra-curricular activity in most high schools. For those who are no longer in school, contact Newfoundland and Labrador Football Association at (709) 722-9804 for info on football leagues in the St John's area.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

The Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association was established in 1981 with a mandate to provide support to foster Families and to advocate on fostering issues.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Family/child care/youth

The Rseau Sant en franais de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador or Newfoundland and Labrador Francophone Health Network (NLFHN) is administered by the Fdration des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador (FFTNL). It is a member of a national network, the Socit Sant en franais. It aims to bring together key players working toward the goal of obtaining health services in French for the province's francophone and Acadian communities. Our mission: To improve the delivery of health services in French, the NLFHN heightens awareness and community engagement, and strategically advises partners on planning, organization and integration of quality health services. Our vision: The NLFHN is known for its contributions to the health care system that aim to provide excellent care in French and meet the needs of the Francophone community.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association is an organization that represents gerontological nurses and promotes gerontological nursing practice across national and international boundaries.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

As the governing body of male and female amateur golf in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Newfoundland and Labrador Golf Association (NLGA) has been serving the needs of the golfing public and providing support, encouragement and expertise to our Provincial Members and Member Clubs

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

We are a team of health record professionals providing leadership in the management of health information. We are committed to the provision of quality health information to support the delivery of health care and decision making.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Health services

The industry group representing fruit and vegetable producers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Environment

NLHC is committed to addressing the housing needs of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador who are most in need and to work in partnership with community groups that can contribute to an enhanced quality of life for our clients.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Community and economic development