Community Service & Charitable Organizations near Springfield MB (15 Result(s))

PSAC Prairie RegionPrairie Region at a glanceFormed in 1966, the Public Service Alliance of Canada is one of Canada's largest unions. It represents more than 180,000 people from coast to coast to coast, the PSAC also represents people who work abroad in embassies and consulates.Our region is made up of more than 22,800 members from Manitob,a Saskatchewan and Alberta.210 Locals carry out the day-to-day work of the PSAC in the Prairie region. Our Locals range in size from eight members to more than 3,000 members, including four Directly Chartered Locals. Our members come from a variety of workplaces and employers, including the Federal government and agencies, airports, crown corporations, Casino Regin,a and newly organized members at the Universities of Winnipeg and Brandon, the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, and the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development.The five PSAC Regional Offices (Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regin,a Edmonton and Calgary) and a staff of 25 support the work of the PSAC in the region.Prairies members are represented by the 24-member Prairie Region Council headed by Sister Marianne Hladun, the Regional Executive Vice-President for the PSAC Prairie Region.

Our HouseHesed is a Hebrew word used in the Old Testament to describe the eternally loyal, lavish, extravagant, unrestrained, compassionate, merciful love of our Father God. As recipients of this divine love, we desire to emulate His compassion in our attitudes and actions towards others, particularly toward those people living with HIV/AIDS. Our MissionOur Mission is to provide a home for persons living with HIV/AIDS, sharing mercy, hope, dignity, and peace. Consistent with the Christian perspective of caring for those in need regardless of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation, we provide a home-like setting promoting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual quality of life of persons affected by HIV. We seek to provide the type of assistance and support that enables those who can, to return to stable, independent living in the community. House of Hesed is committed to affirming the value of each person who resides with us, and educating our community about HIV/AIDS to help dispel the stigma and fear surrounding those living with HIV, replacing it with a spirit of compassion.The House of Hesed is a Registered Charitable Organization (83209 8214 RR0001) that relies on individuals, local companies, foundations, and churches for support.Since 1998, when we first opened our doors, House of Hesed has been home to more than 80 people

Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada is a uniquely Canadian charity that helps Canadian children, families and communities by granting the favourite wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. With every wish that we grant, we create moments of joy that ease the pain of a child, give respite to the child’s family, and connect healthcare professionals and communities in that burning wish of hope.

Little Steps Head Start Family Program (Dauphin) The Manitoba Aboriginal Head Start (in Urban and Northern Communities) Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Public Health Agency of Canada to network with funded projects and others with experience and expertise to provide advice and direction on overall planning, implementation and evaluation. This includes (and may not be limited to) networking, training, project evaluations, policies, standards, guidelines, future funding and renewal decisions.Membership on the MAHSC comes from a locally determined process from each Manitoba project, where one member from each funded project is selected.

1Hope Winnipeg represents a group of not-for-profit organizations working together towards a brighter future by connecting with, supporting and empowering the most disenfranchised people in our city.Our five outreach ministries (West Broadway, St. Matthew's-Maryland, Oak Table, North End Stella and Rainbow Ministry) serve those living with addictions, those without a place to call home, or those shunned by others based on race, income and sexual orientation. The need for their presence continues to grow, especially in these times of economic stress.