Fundraisers and contribution-based. Volunteer-based

Helping low income families have pets and finding homes for these pets. Help with vet bills an food.

Spread awareness of the importance of spay and neuter. Spayed 330 cats – neutered 300+cats – Fixed 15 dogs.

Annual budget: $10,000. All volunteer-run

Our mission is to provide a therapeutic and recreational horseback riding program, dedicated to individuals living with a disability, within Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma area. To help improve the physical, social and psychological well-being of people with a diversity of disabilities, including cognitive, developmental, physical, and sensory impairment.

Annual budget: $16,000 – $18,000. 1 part-time staff, 9 volunteers

The Brain Injury Association’s mission is to “make the invisible visible”, because brain injury is often overlooked and/or “invisible”. The Brain Injury Association helps survivors and caregivers to face the challenges that brain injury can present. The Brain Injury association organizes several programs and activities: peer support group, community information sharing events, resources for caregivers, and meet and greet events to name a few.

Annual Budget: Approximately $20,000. Fundraisers & contribution-based. 6 volunteers

Our mission is to ensure that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society. We provide a transition program for adults with ASD as well as parent support groups to help parents to socialize, share experiences, and share milestones with one another. We provide outings for individuals with ASD and families to go to the movies together in a safe space.

Annual budget: $24,000. 10 Directors, 1 staff member, 15+ volunteers

The Sault Ste. Marie Down Syndrome Society promotes the growth and development of individuals with Down Syndrome so that their lives may be enriched and that they may reach their full potential as members of society in Sault Ste. Marie. We advocate for education, inclusion, awareness, and support for individuals with Down syndrome. We would like to offer more events where we bring in expert speakers to benefit all those with disabilities especially our youth and young adults looking for services and programs for housing, employment, and enhanced education.

Annual budget: $37,861. 12 full-time staff,1 part-time staff, 4 volunteers per week

Our mission is to enrich the lives of campers by providing quality outdoor recreational programming that promotes positive self-esteem, acceptance and friendship founded in a safe and inclusive Christian community.

Annual budget: $100,000

Annual budget: $41,000. 5 full-time staff, 4 part-time staff, 25+ volunteers

We are open to men 16 and older, who are healing from the effects of alcohol & drug addiction. It is well recognized that sheltered care and counselling from KBRH equip clients with the necessary skills to cope with crises, gain sobriety & return to their respective communities, families and jobs.

Annual budget: $125,000. 2 full-time staff, 1 part-time staff

We provide men and women who face pregnancy, parenting, and post-abortion concerns with emotional, physical, and spiritual support in the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.

Annual budget: $140,000. 4 board members, up to 5 volunteers

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and comfort for the residents of the F. J. Davey Home. The F. J. Davey Home Foundation supports the F. J. Davey Home in its delivery of services to the residents of the long term care facility. The Foundation assists by purchasing needed equipment and furnishings for the residents such as ceiling lifts, high-low beds, shower trolleys, and mobility lifts.

Annual budget: $144,000. 4 staff, 15 volunteers

We help adult learners in Sault Ste. Marie improve their reading, writing, spelling, math, and basic computer skills.

We help adults reach their own goals including: Employment, Apprenticeships, Secondary School, or Independence.

Annual budget: $145,000 events and salary. 1 full-time staff, 15+ volunteers

Algoma Family Services is the only Foundation in the Algoma District dedicated to supporting children and youth with mental challenges and their families.

Annual budget: $150,000. 2 full-time staff - 1 part-time staff, 50 volunteers

Seeking funding to support a recreation program for children whose families cannot afford organized supports.

Program delivered in 4 locations every Saturday. Most volunteers are police officers.

Annual budget: $150,000 - $175,000. 1 part-time staff, volunteers

Provide a safe & healthy haven for all animals; to ensure the humane treatment (vet care/spay/neuter/pet food bank/fostering/emergency shelter) of the 2,000 animals in our care each year and eliminate the need for euthanasia as a method of pet control.

Annual budget: $200,000. 2 full-time staff

Our vision statement BBBS strives to provide every child who needs/wants a mentor with a mentor. We believe strongly

in the proven impact positive adult role models can & do have on the lives of our youth. BBBS achieves these goals through traditional one to one matches & the diversity of group programs we offer.

Annual budget: $255,000. 3 full-time staff, 4 part-time staff, volunteers

A holistic mental health program that provides members psychosocial rehabilitation through a full range of social, vocational, housing & recreational opportunities. The Café Unit, part of pre-vocational training, serves over 500 meals per month.

Annual budget: $374,398. 2 full-time staff, 1 part-time staff, 1 contact staff

Women (with/without children) experiencing mental health, addiction & domestic violence which put them at risk of becoming homeless. 25 women reside at our rent geared to income apartments. 35 core women & 20 transient women use services at our drop in Centre on average 330+/month.

Annual budget: $500,000. 7 staff, 14 volunteers

Teen Challenge is a residential alcohol and drug addiction faith-based program. We offer help to those struggling with alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs. Addicts, alcoholics, their family, and friends begin their restoration at Teen Challenge. For men aged 18 and older.

Annual budget: $532,375. 5 full-time staff, 5 part-time staff, 15+ volunteers

We serve the homeless & poor (men, women, teens & children & aboriginal families) by providing them with shelter, clothing, food, household essentials & compassionate attention. Food Bank & Soup Kitchen database of over 4,000 clients. Provide up to 160 hot meals twice a week. Our emergency shelter = 14 beds. First point of entry for all males 18 years + who are homeless in our community.

Annual budget: $593,979. 6 full-time staff, 1 contact person, several volunteers

Sexual/domestic violence treatment centre addresses the medical, emotional, social, forensic & legal needs of women,

men and children who have been recently sexually assaulted or who are the victims or survivors of domestic abuse – in a prompt, professional and compassionate manner.

Annual budget: $657,070. 6 full-time staff, 6 part-time staff

Breton House is an 8-bed residential program for women with addictions. Provide counseling, educational groups,

recreation & participation in self-help community.

To support pregnant & parenting women & their families affected by substance use and their families.

To improve parenting & influence a decrease in the harmful effects of alcohol & drug use on children.

Improve health & well-being of women with substance use issues. Offering opportunities for growth & change.

Annual budget: $1,000,000. 16 full-time staff, 5 part-time staff, 138 volunteers

Making a difference in the lives of local people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by improving their quality of life. Services include individual and family counselling, education to families and health care professionals, recreation therapy which provides some respite to the caregiver, and the Minds in Motion Program that provides social and physical stimulation to people living with dementia and their care partners. Locally there are over 2900 people diagnosed with a dementia related disease, and for every person diagnosed there are at least 10 others who are directly impacted. Our Society needs to raise 45% ($450,000.00) of our operating budget to support programs and services for persons living with dementia and their care partners.

Annual budget: $1,000,000. 15 full-time staff, 2 part-time staff

Effective, just & humane responses to crime & its causes. Dealing with the risk factors that can lead to crime, many of our services are open to all members of the community; including youth in schools, offenders, the unemployed, and high-risk individuals: by virtue of housing issues, low educations, and no support systems.