Non-Profit Organization Directory

- To promote the study, documentation and appreciation of Newfoundland and Labrador shipwrecks, and training in the historical, archaeological and diving methods needed to achieve this goal. - To promote the preservation of provincial shipwrecks through diver education and wreck protection activities. - To promote public awareness of shipwrecks and the importance of our nautical heritage to the history of Newfoundland & Labrador, in partnership with local communities and cultural heritage organizations.

Community

Flatrock

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

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No description available.

Community

Victoria

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Service/social clubs

Shrine Club located in St. John's, NL that is part of Shriners International, a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Funding resources

No description available.

Community

New Perlican

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

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The Signal Hill Tattoo is an internationally known award winning historical animation program. Each summer, audiences thrill to the echo of the cannon, mortars and musket fire combined with the stirring tunes of the Fife and Drum Band which beckons visitors to a bygone age of 19th Century British military might.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Heritage/preservation

The Newfoundland Gurdwara is the centre for 25 Sikh families in the province, located at 680 Logy Bay Road. It provides services and religious supports to the community

Community

Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Ethnocultural groups

Help parents help their children, to provide long term peer support and a sense of connectedness, recognizing the unique issues particular to single parenting, and also to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by the single parent family.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Family/child care/youth

Help parents help their children, to provide long term peer support and a sense of connectedness, recognizing the unique issues particular to single parenting, and also to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by the single parent family.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Family/child care/youth

No description available.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Religious organizations and churches

Skate Canada and Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador are dedicated to the principles of enabling every Canadian to participate in skating throughout their lifetime for fun, fitness and/or achievement.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

The Conception Bay North offers a variety of skating programs for the youth of the community.

Community

Bay Roberts

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

Figure skating programs and lessons for the youth in the Trinity-Placentia area.

Community

Blaketown

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

Our mission is to grow by introducing x-c skiing to the region, organize and hold local and provincial events, as well as produce skiers who can compete provincially and nationally to meet their individual goals. We also strive to provide individuals and families alike with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors all winter long on a pair of skis.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

To raise awareness of skilled trades and technologies by bringing youth into a competitive spotlight and to improve competencies, self esteem and the achievement level of individuals pursuing careers in the skilled trades and technologies.

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Education/training/employment

Promote and run soccer clubs within the Avalon Region of Newfoundland.

Community

Torbay

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

The club serves eleven communities in Conception Bay North. The motto is "Fitness, Friendship and FUN." Any child age 3 to 14 years of age is welcome to join.

Community

Bay Roberts

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

No description available.

Community

Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

Torbay and area minor soccer association

Community

St. John’s

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

"The Conception Bay South Soccer Association is dedicated to develop, organize and promote soccer within the community. The CBSSA strives to advance its members love of soccer with competitive spirit and fair play principles that allow all participants to reach their desired level of achievement within the sport.

Community

Conception Bay South

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

Development and promotion of the game of soccer for youth and adults (male and female) of Mount Pearl. Provide the opportunity to participate in soccer at all levels

Community

Mount Pearl

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

Promote and run youth soccer leagues within the town of Paradise, Newfoundland.

Community

Paradise

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

Promotes and encourages soccer as a sport within St. John's by organizing leagues and providing information.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Recreation/sports

- To research, analyze and speak to the structural causes of social injustice locally and globally; - To provide policy alternatives to all levels of government that will address and redress matters of social, economic and political inequality in Newfoundland and Labrador; - To develop and provide public education on the links between global and local structural causes of poverty and increase awareness of the need for and the value of social justice in Newfoundland and Labrador and around the world; - To be an example of an active and engaged citizenry, initiating and supporting campaigns and activities that give voice to people and the environment that become the victims of social injustice; - To develop partnerships with other social justice groups and collaborate with them to achieve common social justice goals; - To provide educational/training services in social justice issues and any other relevant services to our partners and other interested parties; - To promote membership and active participation in the Social Justice Co-operative; - To create and maintain a physical symbol and focal point for social justice activities in Newfoundland and Labrador; to engage in any and all activities that will enable the Co-operative to achieve its general mandate and objectives

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

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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