Objective:

The Southern Shore Folk Arts Council (SSFAC) is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and promoting the unique culture and heritage of the Irish Loop Region.SSFAC successes include the revitalization of the Southern Shore Folk Festival, which has come to be known today as the annual Shamrock Festival.Further accomplishments include the restoration of a section of the historic Kavanagh Premises, which now houses a new theatre for the region. Ongoing efforts will focus on the eventual development of a Regional Arts Centre.

Region: Avalon Peninsula

Website: http://www.ssfac.com

Region: Stephenville - Port aux Basque

Website: https://www.swcspca.org/

Objective:

Our mission is to make improvements in animal welfare through education, awareness and responsibility, thus providing a better and longer life for all animals. We also help abused and stray animals find safe and healthy environments to live.

Region: Burin Penninsula

Website: http://burinspca.com/

Objective:

Provide shelter to abandoned, neglected, abused and stray animals as well as humane education services and pet therapy. Reunite lost animals with owners, place adoptable animals in responsible homes and to euthanize

Region: Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton

Website: http://www.envision.ca/webs/exploitsvalleyspca

Objective:

The Gander and Area S.P.C.A is a non-profit organization aimed at finding good homes for the many abandoned,abused and unwanted animals. We are also determined to educate the public in the proper care of animals. The Gander and Area S.P.C.A has been in operation for approximately 15 years. We are a small group of about 30, consisting mainly of volunteers who strive to keep our shelter doors open. Our funding is mainly through our adoptions, fundraisers, and donations made by the generosity of the general public.

Region: Gander - New-Wes-Valley

Website: https://www.ganderandareaspca.com/

Objective:

To prevent cruelty to animals and to educate the general public as to the prevention of cruelty to animals; To provide loving and caring homes for animals given into our care

Region: Labrador

Website: http://www.hvgbspca.com/index.html

Objective:

SCCNL was established to plan, organize, manage and supervise tourism special events for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Region: Avalon Peninsula

Website: http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/publications/2008/specialcelebrations_annualreport_2006_07.pdf

Objective:

Recreation Committee for the town of Norris Arm, providing recreational facilities and events to community members.

Region: Grand Falls-Windsor - Baie Verte - Harbour Breton

Website: http://www.townofnorthernarm.ca

Objective:

The annual Grand Bank Summer Festival takes place during the last week in July and the first week of August. Grand Bank Day is held on the first Saturday of August. Organized by the Grand Bank Special Events Committee, the Festival has been growing with the incorporation of new ideas each year! Featuring games of chance, entertainment, dances, races, and concessions.

Region: Burin Penninsula

Website: http://www.townofgrandbank.com

Objective:

Organizes special events and recreational facilities/activities for the community members of Trinity, NL.

Region: Clarenville - Bonavista

Website: http://www.townoftrinity.com