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Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth to launch public awareness video

Post date: May 25, 2010

Source: Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth

CASEY is a Coalition of community agencies, government services, and interested individuals who have come together to help address the issue of youth sexual exploitation in our city and province.
Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment acknowledges value of Student Work and Service Program

Post date: May 19, 2010

Source: Human Resources, Labour and Employment

On May 13, the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment provided a statement to the House of Assembly on the Student Work and Service Program in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Imagine Canada releases first Sector Monitor Report

Post date: May 18, 2010

Source: Imagine Canada

Imagine Canada has released its first Sector Monitor report from a new survey program designed to monitor the state of charities across the country and their ability to deliver their missions.
Disbursement quota changes for charities

Post date: May 14, 2010

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued a news bulletin for registered charities with a fiscal period ending on or after March 4, 2010.

2010 Donner Awards Program accepting applications

Post date: May 12, 2010

Source: Donner Awards Program

The Donner Awards Program , Canada’s largest and most prestigious non-profit recognition program is accepting applications for 2010. A total of $60,000 is available to be won, with a total of nine awards granted. The Donner Awards Program is accepting applications for the 2010 Donner Canadian Foundation Awards for Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services until Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

Pepsi To Give Away $1 Million Dollars To Fund Positive Ideas

Post date: May 7, 2010

Source: Pepsi Refresh Project

A new Pepsi poll shows that 92% of Canadians would like to do something to improve the world around them, but many lack the money and the know-how to put their ideas into action.

Calendar of cultural events from Association of Cultural Industries

Post date: May 6, 2010

Source: Association of Cultural Industries Newfoundland and Labrador

Association of Cultural Industries reminds all artists, arts organizations and cultural businesses/producers in Newfoundland Labrador to list their events, training opportunities, and cultural jobs on ACI's Web 2.0-enabled site located at http://www.acinl.ca/. The site is open to, and free for, all residents of and visitors to Newfoundland Labrador, from those offering cultural wares to those just taking it all in!

New report reveals how the recession created poverty for hundreds of thousands of Canadian families

Post date: May 5, 2010

Source: Citizens for Public Justice

Bearing the Brunt: How the 2008-2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families demonstrates the deep impact of the recession by examining key economic trends, comparing them to the baseline of 2007 – the last year for which we have poverty measures available. This trend analysis projects that the poverty rate in Canada rose to 11.7% in 2009, an increase of over 900,000 Canadians compared to 2007. The child poverty rate has likely risen to at least 12%, an increase of 160,000 children compared to 2007.

York University health researchers produce public primer on who gets sick and why

Post date: May 4, 2010

Source: York University (Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts)

A report released by York University health researchers offers Canadians the opportunity to learn how their living conditions will determine whether they stay healthy or become ill.

Portal for Starting New Charities Launched

Post date: Apr 27, 2010

Source: Centrepoint

People looking to start a new charity now have a comprehensive resource to use online. CentrePoint Non-Profit Management has launched the website with funding from the Canada Revenue Agency to help non-profits navigate the sometimes confusing waters to getting charitable status.
"The objective was to build a website dedicated to informing and educating the public on how to form a charity" says James Flaherty, Director of Operations at CentrePoint.

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Canadian Federation of Students - Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's http://www.cfs-fcee.ca/html/english/home/index.php

The Canadian Federation of Students works to achieve a system of post-secondary education that is accessible to all, which is of high quality, which is nationally planned, which recognizes the legitimacy of student representation, and the validity of student rights, and whose role in society is clearly recognized and appreciated.The Canadian Federation of Students works to facilitate cooperation among students in organising services that supplement our academic experience, provide for our human needs, and which develop a sense of community with our peers and other members of society

Canadian Federation of University Women - (CFUW) - St. John's St. John's http://www.cfuw.org

CFUW members are active in public affairs, working to raise the social, economic and legal status of women, as well as to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights.Objectives: to promote education, particularly university education for women; to promote an interest and participation in public affairs

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Happy Valley-Goose Bay http://www.chha-nl.nl.ca/hvgb.html

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.

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Exploit's Valley Branch Bishop's Falls http://www.chha-nl.nl.ca

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.

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) Mount Pearl http://www.chha-nl.nl.ca/

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.

Canadian Hemophilia Society - Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter Mount Pearl http://www.hemophilia.ca/en/provincial-chapters/newfoundland-and-labrador/

To provide support to patients and family members affected by hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, and to address issues of HIV and HCV brought on by treatment. National Contact: 1-800-668-2686

Canadian Home Builders' Association - Newfoundland and Labrador (CHBA-NL) St. John's http://chbanl.ca/

The CHBA-NL exists to be the voice of the residential construction industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canadian Information Processing Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. St. John's http://nl.cips.ca

We are Newfoundland and Labrador's Association of IT Professionals, providing networking opportunities and resources for IT professionals. Through local programs, our standards of practice and national and international certification, we provide the professional product the IT professional needs to stand out in our industry.

Canadian Injured Workers' Alliance Inc. (The) - Labrador City Labrador City http://ciwa.ca

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.

Canadian Institute of Forestry - Newfoundland and Labrador Section Corner Brook http://www.cif-rpf-nlsection.com

The Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF/IFC) has been the voice of forest practitioners since 1908. Members are foresters, forest technologists, forest technicians, educators, scientists and others with a professional interest in forestry. The Institute’s mission is “to provide national leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestry professionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian and international forestry issues.

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors - Newfoundland and Labrador Branch Torbay http://www.ciphi.ca/boc.htm

CIPHI represents and unites Environmental Public Health professionals across Canada. We advance the profession and field of Environmental Public Health through certification, advocacy, education and professional competencies. Through this we protect the health of all Canadians.

Canadian Liver Foundation - St. John's Chapter St. John's http://www.liver.ca

Our mandate is to promote liver health and to reduce the incidence and impact of all liver disease. To achieve this goal, we work through our volunteer chapters across the country to improve public awareness and understanding of liver health and liver disease, raise funds for research and reach out to liver disease patients and their families.

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) - Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's http://www.cme-mec.ca

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is Canada's largest industry and trade association. We represent businesses in all sectors of manufacturing and exporting activity across Canada. Our mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and the success of Canada's goods and services exporters in markets around the world.

Canadian Marfan Association Corner Brook http://www.marfan.ca/

Dedicated to saving lives and enabling promising futures for those living with Marfan Syndrome through access to; education, improved systems of health care and support, and research. Increasing awareness of Marfan Syndrome in both the general public and the medical professions

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - St. John's St. John's http://www.cmhanl.ca

CMHA-NL was established in 1964 to promote a better understanding of mental health and mental illness provincially. Our mission is to promote the mental health of all and to support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. This is accomplished through advocacy, public education, research, and service.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Grand Falls-Windsor Grand Falls-Windsor http://http://www.cmhanl.ca/

CMHA-NL was established in 1964 to promote a better understanding of mental health and mental illness provincially. Our mission is to promote the mental health of all and to support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. This is accomplished through advocacy, public education, research, and service.

Canadian Music Educators' Association - L'association Canadienne Des Educateurs De Musique St. John's http://cmea.ca/

Serves and connects those interested in music education including current and future educators, students, parents, and members of the community. The CMEA/ACME fosters the advancement of teaching and the lifelong learning of music.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Corner Brook Corner Brook http://www.cnib.ca

To foster the integration of blind and visually impaired persons into the mainstream of Canadian society; to ameliorate the condition of blind and visually impaired persons; to prevent blindness; and to promote sight enhancement services. Toll Free #: 1-877-639-9167

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Grand Falls-Windsor Grand Falls-Windsor http://www.cnib.ca

Foster the integration of blind and visually impaired persons into the mainstream of Canadian society, ameliorate the condition of blind and visually impaired people, prevent blindness and promote sight enhancement services.Toll Free #: 1-877-709-6515

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Newfoundland and Labrador Division St. John's http://www.cnib.ca/en/newfoundland/Pages/home.aspx

CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

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Title	Community	Website
Canadian Federation of Students - Newfoundland and Labrador	St. John's	http://www.cfs-fcee.ca/html/english/home/index.php
The Canadian Federation of Students works to achieve a system of post-secondary education that is accessible to all, which is of high quality, which is nationally planned, which recognizes the legitimacy of student representation, and the validity of student rights, and whose role in society is clearly recognized and appreciated.The Canadian Federation of Students works to facilitate cooperation among students in organising services that supplement our academic experience, provide for our human needs, and which develop a sense of community with our peers and other members of society
Canadian Federation of University Women - (CFUW) - St. John's	St. John's	http://www.cfuw.org
CFUW members are active in public affairs, working to raise the social, economic and legal status of women, as well as to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights.Objectives: to promote education, particularly university education for women; to promote an interest and participation in public affairs
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association	Happy Valley-Goose Bay	http://www.chha-nl.nl.ca/hvgb.html
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.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Exploit's Valley Branch	Bishop's Falls	http://www.chha-nl.nl.ca
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.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL)	Mount Pearl	http://www.chha-nl.nl.ca/
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.
Canadian Hemophilia Society - Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter	Mount Pearl	http://www.hemophilia.ca/en/provincial-chapters/newfoundland-and-labrador/
To provide support to patients and family members affected by hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, and to address issues of HIV and HCV brought on by treatment. National Contact: 1-800-668-2686
Canadian Home Builders' Association - Newfoundland and Labrador (CHBA-NL)	St. John's	http://chbanl.ca/
The CHBA-NL exists to be the voice of the residential construction industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian Information Processing Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.	St. John's	http://nl.cips.ca
We are Newfoundland and Labrador's Association of IT Professionals, providing networking opportunities and resources for IT professionals. Through local programs, our standards of practice and national and international certification, we provide the professional product the IT professional needs to stand out in our industry.
Canadian Injured Workers' Alliance Inc. (The) - Labrador City	Labrador City	http://ciwa.ca
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.
Canadian Institute of Forestry - Newfoundland and Labrador Section	Corner Brook	http://www.cif-rpf-nlsection.com
The Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF/IFC) has been the voice of forest practitioners since 1908. Members are foresters, forest technologists, forest technicians, educators, scientists and others with a professional interest in forestry. The Institute’s mission is “to provide national leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestry professionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian and international forestry issues.
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors - Newfoundland and Labrador Branch	Torbay	http://www.ciphi.ca/boc.htm
CIPHI represents and unites Environmental Public Health professionals across Canada. We advance the profession and field of Environmental Public Health through certification, advocacy, education and professional competencies. Through this we protect the health of all Canadians.
Canadian Liver Foundation - St. John's Chapter	St. John's	http://www.liver.ca
Our mandate is to promote liver health and to reduce the incidence and impact of all liver disease. To achieve this goal, we work through our volunteer chapters across the country to improve public awareness and understanding of liver health and liver disease, raise funds for research and reach out to liver disease patients and their families.
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) - Newfoundland and Labrador	St. John's	http://www.cme-mec.ca
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is Canada's largest industry and trade association. We represent businesses in all sectors of manufacturing and exporting activity across Canada. Our mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and the success of Canada's goods and services exporters in markets around the world.
Canadian Marfan Association	Corner Brook	http://www.marfan.ca/
Dedicated to saving lives and enabling promising futures for those living with Marfan Syndrome through access to; education, improved systems of health care and support, and research. Increasing awareness of Marfan Syndrome in both the general public and the medical professions
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - St. John's	St. John's	http://www.cmhanl.ca
CMHA-NL was established in 1964 to promote a better understanding of mental health and mental illness provincially. Our mission is to promote the mental health of all and to support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. This is accomplished through advocacy, public education, research, and service.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Grand Falls-Windsor	Grand Falls-Windsor	http://http://www.cmhanl.ca/
CMHA-NL was established in 1964 to promote a better understanding of mental health and mental illness provincially. Our mission is to promote the mental health of all and to support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. This is accomplished through advocacy, public education, research, and service.
Canadian Music Educators' Association - L'association Canadienne Des Educateurs De Musique	St. John's	http://cmea.ca/
Serves and connects those interested in music education including current and future educators, students, parents, and members of the community. The CMEA/ACME fosters the advancement of teaching and the lifelong learning of music.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Corner Brook	Corner Brook	http://www.cnib.ca
To foster the integration of blind and visually impaired persons into the mainstream of Canadian society; to ameliorate the condition of blind and visually impaired persons; to prevent blindness; and to promote sight enhancement services. Toll Free #: 1-877-639-9167
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Grand Falls-Windsor	Grand Falls-Windsor	http://www.cnib.ca
Foster the integration of blind and visually impaired persons into the mainstream of Canadian society, ameliorate the condition of blind and visually impaired people, prevent blindness and promote sight enhancement services.Toll Free #: 1-877-709-6515
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Newfoundland and Labrador Division	St. John's	http://www.cnib.ca/en/newfoundland/Pages/home.aspx
CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

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