Nonprofit Organizations in PEI

The Tetra Society’s mission: “Tetra builds innovative solutions for people with disabilities to overcome environmental barriers, providing greater independence, quality of life, and inclusion”. The Tetra community service model is simple - we match skilled Maritime volunteers with local residents with a disability to design, build and install a custom assistive device that gives them great independence in their life. Tetra utilizes the skills of the local community in providing a much-needed service to some of the region’s most vulnerable population. These custom devices improve the independence, health and happiness of the client and improves the well-being of the community.

As a registered non-profit, our mission is to deliver affordable, inclusive, and tailored STEAM & coding classes to help students from underrepresented communities become confident in their own abilities and find passion in STEAM. We welcome everyone to learn with us and are especially committed to providing opportunities to neurodivergent students, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and students from Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities.

The Canadian Red Cross is always looking for volunteers to join our health and wellness team! Community Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) offers mobility independence and safety to people recovering from illness, surgery, or wishing to spend their final days in their own home, with the support of this short-term loan program. The HELP Client Services Volunteers support the program through administration and coordinating the equipment loans and returns. Volunteer commitment - weekly 3hr shift Flexible and accomodating.

OUR VISION: Everyone we serve has the opportunity to lead a meaningful life. OUR MISSION: To connect individuals experiencing homelessness, or those at risk of homelessness, to client centered services, while meeting their basic needs and providing a safe space,

The Free Food – Connecting Communities with Food Banks The Free Food (www.thefreefood.com) is a Canadian-based platform dedicated to fighting food insecurity by helping individuals and families easily locate food banks across North America. With a simple, user-friendly design, the website allows visitors to search by location and instantly see which food banks are open now in their region. Our mission is straightforward: to give people in need quick and reliable access to essential food resources. By bridging the gap between communities and food assistance programs, The Free Food empowers users to find support when and where they need it most. With real-time information, multilingual accessibility, and a growing database of food banks, The Free Food is more than a directory—it is a tool of compassion, connecting people with hope, dignity, and the help they deserve.

The Halifax Helpers was established to make sure that all students receive the academic support they require to become fearless learners. We provide free online tutoring and language sessions for elementary, junior high school, and high school students in the maritimes and beyond.

The John Howard Society of P.E.I. , an affiliate of the John Howard Society of Canada, is an incorporated , nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1960 with a great deal of support, effort and involvement by the Kiwanis Club of Charlottetown. Its purpose was to assist Islanders involved in the criminal justice process in the difficult transition from institutional to community living. This assistance is still applicable today however , more and more emphasis is being placed on crime prevention. The John Howard Society of P.E.I. is governed by a Board of Directors and encourages volunteer involvement, as appropriate in programs and services.

The Joyriders is a registered charity celebrating its 45th year in 2024, stronger than ever! Our mission is the enhancement of the physical, emotional and social well-being of children and adults with disabilities through various forms of therapeutic riding. We are a nationally accredited therapeutic riding centre located in Hunter River, offering equestrian programs for health and recreation.

Providing financial assistance for the education of priests and religious in the third world countries.

Our Vision Excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life for those affected by kidney disease, and a cure. Our Mission The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the leading charity committed to eliminating the burden of kidney disease through: Funding and stimulating innovative research for better prevention, treatments and a cure; Providing education and support to prevent kidney disease in those at risk and empower those with kidney disease to optimize their health status; Advocating for improved access to high quality health care; Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

The Atlantic Summer Institute (ASI) on Healthy and Safe Communities is more than just a conference, it’s a learning Institute, with a “Pathway for Learning” curriculum that offers a Certificate of Participation. The Summer Institute really engages participants, providing them with an opportunity to develop skills, learn and share knowledge and work together on programs, policies and services. Making the links between crime prevention, social and economic development and health and safety promotion, the Institute brings together; community groups, researchers, practitioners, educators, police and government representatives – all the people and sectors that are working toward creating safer and healthier communities in Atlantic Canada. Since 2004, the ASI has held eight successful 4-day Institutes on PEI, which have contributed greatly to collaboration throughout the region. Each Institute has engaged approximately 120 participants from across Atlantic Canada and beyond. The ASI believes in inclusion and reducing barriers to participation; therefore, we offer a number of bursaries/subsidies to participants to help with costs associated with attending the Institute. Simultaneous translation for the ASI is provided in French and English, and aboriginal events are included in the program. The theme for this year’s ASI will be Together Again: Regenerating the Power of Connection. ASI 2022 aims to increase understanding of the importance of infant, child and youth mental health for the whole of society, and foster policy actions to influence upstream investment in support of mental health.

The Atlantic Summer Institute (ASI) on Healthy and Safe Communities is more than just a conference, it’s a learning Institute, with a “Pathway for Learning” curriculum that offers a Certificate of Participation. The Summer Institute really engages participants, providing them with an opportunity to develop skills, learn and share knowledge and work together on programs, policies and services. Making the links between crime prevention, social and economic development and health and safety promotion, the Institute brings together; community groups, researchers, practitioners, educators, police and government representatives – all the people and sectors that are working toward creating safer and healthier communities in Atlantic Canada. Since 2004, the ASI has held eight successful 4-day Institutes on PEI, which have contributed greatly to collaboration throughout the region. Each Institute has engaged approximately 120 participants from across Atlantic Canada and beyond. The ASI believes in inclusion and reducing barriers to participation; therefore, we offer a number of bursaries/subsidies to participants to help with costs associated with attending the Institute. Simultaneous translation for the ASI is provided in French and English, and aboriginal events are included in the program. The theme for this year’s ASI will be Together Again: Regenerating the Power of Connection. ASI 2022 aims to increase understanding of the importance of infant, child and youth mental health for the whole of society, and foster policy actions to influence upstream investment in support of mental health.