Search Nonprofits

Water School empowers communities through a 3-Step program, which integrates sanitation and hygiene education with a simple and sustainable water treatment technology called Solar Disinfection (SODIS). With this process, water from the local supply is placed in clear plastic bottles and set in the sun where ultraviolet rays disinfect the water. Hours later, that dirty water is now clean and safe to drink. It’s that simple. Water School goes beyond SODIS and works with schools to teach students sanitation & hygiene basics such as hand-washing and the importance of using latrines. This life changing information ensures children and their families have the knowledge they need to prevent disease, stay healthy and access clean water for life! Learn more at www.waterschool.com

The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) is constantly working toward its vision of "healthy people in healthy communities." PCCHU takes a comprehensive approach to health promotion and protection activities by: carrying out population health surveillance; increasing public awareness; providing educational opportunities; facilitating supportive environments; and advocating for the development of healthy public policy. As an Ontario Public Health Unit, PCCHU is mandated by the province of Ontario and the Ontario Public Health Standards, 2008, to provide programming related to family health, chronic disease and injury prevention, environmental health, infectious diseases, and emergency preparedness. PCCHU puts a strong emphasis on meeting specific local needs in these areas and is deeply committed to addressing the social determinants of health in our communities.

Do you think this world is getting louder? Does noise annoy you? Can anything be done to curb noise? If you are concerned about detrimental noise, you might consider supporting our work. We aim to prevent and abate all noise, especially unnecessary, often deliberately-made noise. To attain a quieter, healthier world, through education and awareness campaigns, we need your help! The Right to Quiet Society for Soundscape Awareness and Protection was founded in 1982 in Vancouver. It is a registered charitable organization working for a healthy soundscape, the acoustic component of the environment. We very much appreciate every donation, large or small. Please visit us at www.quiet.org to learn more about us. Have a quiet day.

The Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society (AAMS) is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence since 1982, helping more than 450 members engaged in the practice of arbitration and mediation throughout Alberta. AAMS provides lists of quality arbitrators and mediators. It also provides instruction and assistance to organizations with creating dispute prevention and resolution systems. All AAMS mediators and arbitrators have met minimum standards of training and experience and adhere to a strict code of ethics. The Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society is the largest and most vigorous provincial affiliate of the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. and retains jurisdictional responsibility for recommending candidates to the national organization for the professional designations of Chartered Arbitrator (C. Arb.), Chartered Mediator (C. Med.) and Qualified Mediator (Q. Med.).

Since 1988, H.E.A.R., Hearing Education and Awareness For Rockers, mission is dedicated to the prevention of hearing loss and tinnitus. We cater particularly to the population most vulnerable to potential noise induced hearing loss ––young music lovers, musicians, DJs and their audiences and others in the music and entertainment industry––but extend our education, awareness, and advocacy to people from all walks of life. In addition to awareness, education and advocacy work, we provide music-hearing services in San Francisco and a directory of partners for other locales. In everything that we do, we strive to ensure that hearing conservation becomes part of every music education and music lifestyle. H.E.A.R. wants you and your loved ones to enjoy music, and the pleasure of hearing, for a long, long time.

PUENTE’s mission is stated within its name: People United to Enrich the Neighborhood Through Education. “Puente” is also the Spanish word for “bridge.” Since 1985, the organization has offered a bridge to opportunity by addressing barriers preventing individuals in its at-risk neighborhoods from building strong educational foundations and achieving financial self-sufficiency. PUENTE provides California Standards-aligned classroom instruction to more than 4,100 children, youth, and adults annually. Its tuition-free services address the needs of the entire family – enabling children to develop a life-long love of learning, helping parents to be their children’s first teachers, supporting youth as they move toward high school graduation, and assisting adults in need of English-language competency and workforce skills.

Hamburger Home d/b/a Aviva Family and Children’s Services (Aviva) is a nonprofit, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organization. Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. For 107 years, Aviva has flourished based on our ability to address our clients urgent needs and the most pervasive issues in our communities. We offer compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.Aviva provides a continuum of care from prevention, to intervention, and intensive treatment to 3,000 children, impacting more than 6,400 clients’ family and household members annually. We are dedicated to improving children’s lives, creating cohesive families, resilient communities, and a more equitable society.

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives. Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference - whether at an individual level or more widely. By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

ABOUT YPK BALI Yayasan Peduli Kemanusiaan (YPK) Bali is a non-for-profit organisation which was founded in 2001 to provide rehabilitation for people who have a disability, and who are unable to access formal health care facilities. It aims to assist people with a disability to be independent, improve their health, optimise their abilities, and help them recognise their importance in society. YPK Bali's Vision: To maximise the independence and improve the quality of life of people with physical disabilities. YPK Bali's mission: 1. To support all efforts of restoring the social functions of people with disabilities through caring, affordable and professional rehabilitation. 2. To support people with disabilities to develop their potential through physical and social rehabilitation. 3. Empowering the potential of persons with disabilities, families and communities through developing creative innovative programs as a preventive effort.

Artists in Healthcare, Manitoba (AIHM)believes that music and the arts are essential for a healthy life. We have a vision to integrate the arts, in all their forms to healthcare to benefit patients, families and staff. Research demonstrates that healing occurs best when the whole person; body, mind and spirit is engaged. Patients say the music provides an oasis from stress and anxiety, as evidenced by comments such as: " I just received a cancer diagnosis, but for the 10 minutes I was sitting here, listening to you play, I forgot." Our programming promotes healing and preventative health by reducing stress in chemotherapy treatment, palliative care, dialysis, geriatric rehab, and on units and waiting areas throughout the hospitals. We believe the universal language of art speaks powerfully in healthcare settings, and transforms the environment in unique and healing ways.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) works with parents to provide them with support and information on their developing child and to foster stong, nurturing relationships. Through regular personal home visits, parent group meetings, developmental screenings and connection to community resources the program: - increases parent knowledge of early childhood development and improves parenting practices - provides early detection of developmental delays and health issues - increases children's school readiness and school success - prevents child abuse and neglect The core values of the PAT model are that: - parents are their children's first and most influential teachers - the early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and life - research should be the foundation of parent education and family support services - an understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential

SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) the only non-profit artist-run centre in Canada dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary visual art by South Asian artists. SAVAC’s principal activities are to produce exhibitions, screenings, collaborative projects, artistic interventions, lectures, workshops and educational programs that showcase the range and diversity of work being produced by South Asian artists. SAVAC works without a gallery space, and typically in collaboration with other galleries and arts organizations. The collaborative process is important to SAVAC as it prevents our programs from becoming marginalized within the visual arts context. Collaboration is also a valuable process for us in terms of fostering strong relations with the mainstream visual arts community. SAVAC promotes the visual arts as an important means of developing cultural awareness, integration and understanding.