Members > Non-Profit
Association for New Canadians
Contact: Sherri Breen
Address:P.O. Box 2031 Station C
144 Military Road
St. John's, NL
A1C5R6
CBDC – Avalon West
Contact: Claudette Pittman
Address:1-5 OReilly Street
Placentia, NL
A0B2Y0
Phone: (709) 682-0892
CBDC Avalon West assists in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs. The regions serviced by Avalon West include the Cape Shore, Isthmus, St. Mary’s Bay North and Placentia.
We offer the following loans to clients:
- Social Enterprise Loan
- General Business Loan
- Innovation Loan
- Youth Loan
- First Time Entrepreneur Loan
CBDC Avalon West is located at 1 O’Reilly Street, Placentia. Please contact us for more information regarding our programs and services.
Genesis Employment Corporation
Contact: Angie Pittman
Address:16 Prince William Drive
P.O Box 399
Placentia, NL
A0B 2Y0
Genesis Employment Corporation has been operating in the Placentia area since 1997. They provide an invaluable service both to clientele and business community alike. Genesis’ mandate is to find, secure and maintain employment for individuals with disabilities in the Placentia\Cape Shore catchment area through supported Employment model.
genesis, and its provincial network-Supported Employment NL has been leading the way in supported employment for over 25 years. Many other provinces continually look to NL for guidance and best practices.
On a local level Genesis employs 3 core staff, 15 job coaches in different places in the community and serves a client base of 60+ individuals. They are governed by a board of directors.
Inclusive workplaces help to create inclusive communities.
NLOWE
Contact: Judy Raske
Address:58 Glencoe Drive
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N 4S9
Your goal is to succeed in business, ours is to make sure you do!
Founded in 1997, NLOWE has been supporting and encouraging women entrepreneurs for two decades. Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges and opportunities; we provide the support you need to overcome challenges and take advantage of exciting opportunities as you start your venture or grow your existing business.
You can access our services free of charge, no matter where you live, because our Business Advisors are located in every region of the province and will travel to you. We stay ahead of economic trends so that we can encourage business development in key growth sectors, and we offer training opportunities to help you take advantage of changes in the economy.
NLOWE’s mandate is simple… provide programs and services that connect and support women within Newfoundland and Labrador to start, grow and advance their businesses.
Placentia Lions Club
Contact: James O'Keefe
Address:P.O. Box 281
Placentia, NL
A0B2Y0
When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing—and an incredible feeling for everyone involved. That’s Lions. Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships and improving the world through kindness. It’s 1.4 million caring men and women serving together so they can make a lasting impact and change more lives.
Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 33 Placentia
Contact: Bernie Power
Address:19 Veteran's Way
P.O. Box 67
Placentia, NL
A0B 2Y0
The mission of the Royal Canadian Legion Dr. William Collingwood Memorial Branch 33 Placentia is to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country. Branch 33 coordinates the annual Remembrance Day (November 11) and Memorial Day (July 1) services in Placentia. The Royal Canadian Legion Building located on Veterans Way in Placentia features an auditorium which is available for rental. It is an ideal space for community events, social events such as weddings, birthday parties, family gatherings and more. Catering services are available. The building also includes a bar which is open seven days a week. The bar area features an interesting display of military related artifacts.