Search Nonprofits

The Versailles Fire Department is dedicated to serving the citizens of Versailles and Johnson Township in Ripley County, Indiana. The Versailles firefighters will continue to train and work for the continuous improvement of the fire department, provide fire protection, emergency extrication, technical rope rescue, BLS Emergency Medical Services, fire prevention education and many other services when their community is in need. They will serve the community unselfishly to preserve lives and property.

VS of RC is a registered charitable organization that was founded in 2001. We are the only 24/7 crisis response service covering Renfrew County and Algonquin Park. Our Staff & Volunteer Crisis Responders are available to provide immediate critical care services to those victimized by: -homicides -suicides -sudden deaths -motor vehicle & workplace fatalites -domestic violence -sexual violence -elder abuse -human trafficking -hate crimes -break & enters -armed robberies -fire -community disasters -any crime/tragedy Support can be provided on-scene or by telephone intervention. Our services include: -emotional and practical support -information/resources -safety planning -referrals to community-based services -Victim Quick Response Program (limited financial assistance to eligible victims of serious violent crime) -public education on trauma/victims' issues -volunteer training, recogniton & support program. for info: www.victimservicesrenfrewcounty.ca

THE CFD FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL LIFESAVING WORK OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE FOUNDATION WILL WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ITS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT ITS MOST CRUCIAL PRIORITIES; TO REDUCE FIREFIGHTER, PARAMEDIC, AND CIVILIAN DEATHS AND INJURY. THE FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT CFD INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATION, FIRE PREVENTION, TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS THAT ARE NOT FUNDED THROUGH CITY, STATE OR FEDERAL BUDGETS. THE FOUNDATION WILL ASSIST THE FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIME OF NEED.

Samaria House is located on 175 acres of farmland fronting on the beautiful Saint John River about 20 minutes south of Fredericton. It can accomodate up to eight residents who will be living in a structured environment that consists of daily devotions, Bible study and a variety of other resources such as life skills, resume and job skills, anger management, parenting, relapse prevention, counselling and responsibility therapy. It is a working farm where each resident will be encouraged to participate in a component of livelihood for the purpose of maintaining the premises and learning responsibility, self respect and appreciation for others.

Some of the most vulnerable people in our community are those involved with the performing arts. PAL considers these cultural pioneers a priority for PAL residency since the erratic employment and overall low income endemic within the performing arts industry has prevented many from establishing sufficient pensions or retirement funds on which to draw in later years. To address this situation, PAL Winnipeg is working to build a Performing Arts Lodge in our community to provide senior members of the performing arts community with a safe and secure home in an affordable and supportive environment.

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)is a primary prevention program that involves the community, schools, and law enforcement. The 10 week cirriculum is designed to empower elementary (grades 5 and 6) and middle (grades 7 and 8) school children with the skills and knowledge to resist peer pressure, make informed choices and live happy, healthy lives free of drugs and violence. Believing we can make a difference in the lives of our children D.A.R.E. continues its commitment to help educate the young people of our local communities through the cooperative efforts of schools, parents and law enforcement agencies.

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) Pacific is a volunteer marine search and rescue organization that is an integral part of the Canadian Search and Rescue (SAR) system. Unit 60 Comox is one branch of CCGA-Pacific. The men and women of Unit 60 Comox are made up of dedicated community members who volunteer their time to be trained in marine SAR and boating safety education in order to better serve the people of the Comox Valley and save lives on the water. The CCGA-Pacific and Unit 60 Comox’s mission is to provide a volunteer marine rescue service and to promote public boating safety education and prevention.

Two of our initiatives that currently need your support are the KidStart Volunteer Mentoring Program and the Youth Enhancement Fund. KidStart is a preventative volunteer mentoring program focusing on the positive development of children and youth ages 6-18. Mentoring services are delivered by carefully screened and trained volunteers. KidStart relies on donations, grants, monthly sponsors (KidStart Champions), and Gaming funds – Province of BC. The Youth Enhancement Fund pays for special expenses for youth that are not covered by other funding, including urgent dental care, emergency groceries and transportation, household items for young people living independently, and job readiness expenses.

Our purposes are to: * Provide treatment and support services to male survivors of sexual abuse and support for significant relatives and others of the survivors. * Acquire and develop educational material concerning sexual abuse of males and to gather statistics for dissemination to professionals and the community at large. * Assist in establishing within British Columbia new agencies dealing with male survivors of sexual abuse by providing training opportunities, whenever possible, to interested personnel. * Ensure clear, consistent communication in dealing with other involved agencies or professionals in order to guarantee comprehensive case management. * Consult with community and government groups in the areas of prevention, treatment, therapy, and other matters relating to sexual abuse of males.

CCCSA offers a wide variety of programs and services designed to encourage active participation within the community and facilitate integration into Canadian society. The programs include: • Integration and civic engagement program to increase sense of belonging, community connectedness for immigrants. • Health programs include breast health/cancer awareness and tobacco prevention program. • Children and Youth programs helps children and youth to grow up with all the support necessary so that they can transition to adulthood successfully. One core element is the Life Skills Training which helps youth to develop resiliency, social competence, learning problem-solving skills, sense of identity and learning how to make healthy choices.

Violence Against Women Services Elgin County offers safety, support and hope to women and their children who have been abused. In our 35-year history, we have helped to save the lives and to change the futures of tens of thousands of women and children; with a 24-hour help line, community based counselling to help manage the hurt of abuse, specific counselling services for sexual abuse, and 24-hour safety at our Women's Place emergency shelter. We also work to prevent violence in our next generation through education programs in area schools, partnerships with social services, workplaces and service groups, and counselling for children aged 4 to 18 whose moms have been abused. Each year, we help over 2,000 people.

The core areas of the organization are: Environmental monitoring -aquatic, terrestrial and marine habitats, invasive species, biodiversity, air quality and commercial and recreational fisheries. Habitat conservation -fish habitat restoration, riparian zone rehabilitation, fresh and salt marsh renewal, private stewardship agreements and sustainable agriculture. Pollution prevention -water conservation, management of on-site systems, engineered wetland wastewater systems, energy conservation and pesticide use. Climate change -climate change predications, coastal flooding, storm surge modeling and predictive and adaptive measures. Energy conservation -energy conservation planning, home energy audits, energy farm planning and anti-idling initiatives. Environmental education -school curriculum, community involvement, citizen scientist engagement, professional development and special interactive events like field days and community demonstrations.