100+ Women Who Care Sault Ste. Marie
Thinking Locally, Acting Locally
Eligible Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
The following groups are eligible to receive donations through 100+ Women Who Care SSM. These charities/non-profit organizations have met the eligibility criteria. Groups on this list have either not received donations, or were recipients at a past event and have been re-approved as potential recipients. Groups which receive donations must wait 3 years to reapply.​
Mapleview Residents Council
The following groups are eligible to receive donations from 100+ Women Who Care SSM. These organizations have met the eligibility criteria. Groups on this list have either not received donations, or were recipients at a past event and have been re-approved as potential recipients. Groups which receive donations must wait 3 years to reapply.
Mapleview Residents' Council
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The Council is composed of 10+ residents. There is no annual budget. Funding depends on donations.
The Residents' Council holds monthly meetings to express needs or concerns. They aim to serve as a bridge between residents and staff at Extendicare Mapleview. The council is composed of members with different strengths and abilities. Donations from 100+ Women would be used to create a Cozy Corner, a peaceful space to support individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease. The Cozy Corner will provide a warm, safe and and sensory-friendly environment. Soft comfortable recliner armchairs will be placed in a quiet area away from busy hallways. Lighting will be soft and warm. Dolls, stuffed animals, weighted blankets, twinkle lights, jelly lamps and other equipment will be used to create a peaceful, welcoming space. All of this can be done with a budget of $10,000.
Spinal Cord Injury
Annual budget: $1,200.
*Previous Recipient – June 19, 2018
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Donations from 100 Women SSM could help individuals with spinal cord injuries or other disabilities purchase life-changing equipment and supplies which they cannot otherwise afford. Donations would be used to help purchase essential items, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds and pressure-relieving mattresses. The cost of these items is only partially covered by government funding - individuals are expected to make up the balance. This equipment can be costly, and impossible for some to finance without further assistance. Money donated through 100 Women SSM would be used to help pay for this necessary equipment, which could literally be life-changing​.​​​​​​​
Cycling Without Age
Annual budget: $10,000, 15 volunteers
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Cycling Without Age Sault Ste. Marie delivers free trishaw bike rides to seniors and individuals with limited mobility, helping them reconnect with their community, enjoy the outdoors, and reduce social isolation. Using specially designed trishaw bicycles, trained volunteer pilots provide safe, comfortable rides that encourage conversation, storytelling, and meaningful social interaction.Our primary activities include partnering with long-term care homes, retirement residences, and community senior programs to schedule regular rides throughout the warmer months.
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Annual Budget: Approximately $20,000. Fundraisers & contribution-based. 6 volunteers
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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.
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155 Air Cadet Squadron
Annual Budget: Approximately $24,000. Fundraising and some support from The United Way. 12 volunteers
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​Our mission is to help youth become good citizens and leaders, with a focus on aviation. The program provides youth with comprehensive training focused on aviation, leadership, citizenship, and physical fitness. Cadets receive instruction in the theory of flight while participating in a wide range of team-based and individual activities. All core training and activities are offered at no cost to the cadet. Over 1,000 cadets have progressed through the ranks of the 155 Squadron. The local squadron conducts regular training on a weekly basis throughout the school year, and throughout the summer, offers a variety of training courses.
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Annual budget: $29,000.
*Previous Recipient – October 24, 2017
No Limits is a volunteer organization dedicated to ensuring that all people of all abilities have the opportunity to enjoy the sport of downhill skiing. We work with each person's ability in our approach to skiing. No Limits provides certification for our instructors, wheelchair accessible bus, and on-site attendant services at no additional cost for our participants. Should No Limits Adaptive Ski Association be chosen for funding, we will replace aging equipment and purchase new adaptive equipment.
No Limits Adaptive Ski Association
No Limits Adaptive Ski Association
Sault Search and Rescue
Sault Search and Rescue
Annual budget: $80,000. 1 Board member, over 15 volunteers
*Previous recipient - April 2018
​​The mission of Sault Search and Rescue is to assist governing agencies with a crew of dedicated trained volunteers to locate, rescue and recover those members of our community who are lost or in distress. Project Lifesaver is one of our main programs. Our team is fully trained to locate Project Lifesaver clients with transmitters quickly. A regular search without a transmitter can last days. If Sault Search and Rescue receives funds, we would purchase PLS transmitters and maintain and upgrade support equipment and training for the PLS Program.
Special Olympics
​Annual budget: $90,000. 10+ Board members, 15+ volunteers.
*Previous recipient -- October 2018
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We have over 100 Special Olympians, aged 14 to 60+ years, who participate in Special Olympics sports locally and some who qualify to compete regionally, provincially, nationally and hopefully some day at world competitions. Our local Special Olympians participate in bowling, curling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, track and field, swimming, baseball, dance and walking. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our local Special Olympians and their individual success stories. Our community is dedicated to enriching the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Donations from 100+ Women would be used for seasonal activities.
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Ken Brown Recovery Home (Umbrella Organization)
Ken Brown Recovery Home (Umbrella Organization)
Sault Ste. Marie Alcohol Recovery Home (under Ken Brown Recovery Home)
Sault Ste. Marie Alcohol Recovery Home (under Ken Brown Recovery Home)
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. ​
Algoma Crisis Pregnancy Centre
Algoma Crisis Pregnancy Centre
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.
Program Read
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.
Algoma Family Services Foundation
Algoma Family Services Foundation
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 infants, children, youth, adults and their families with mental health challenges.
We support many of the 25+ programs of Algoma Family Services, including specialized consultations, group therapy, and the new Algoma Youth Wellness Hub. The Algoma Youth Wellness Hub is a "one-stop shop" for youth ages 12-25 to address their needs related to mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, training, housing, and other community and social services. The hub will also include peer services, outreach, and system navigation services.
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Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre
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Annual Budget: $500,000. 4 Full time staff – 3 part time staff – Several volunteers.
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*Former Recipient – October 4, 2016
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The Soup Kitchen’s mission is to address the needs of those who live in poverty by providing a safe place to eat, socialize, get information and attend programs. This group also provides a nurturing Children’s Program offering education, recreation and social activities. The Soup Kitchen strives to heighten awareness of the public’s responsibility to address and prevent poverty.
Sexual Assault Care Centre
Sexual Assault Care Centre
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.
Breton House (Umbrella Organization)
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.
A New Link supports 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.
​The Algoma Substance Abuse Rehab Centre aims to improve health and well-being of women with substance abuse issues, offering opportunities for growth and change.​​​
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John Howard Society
Annual budget: $1,000,000. 15 full-time staff, 2 part-time staff
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Effective, just & humane responses to crime & its causes. Dealing with the risk factors that can lead to crime, including housing issues, poor education and no support systems. Many of our services are open to all members of the community; including youth in schools, offenders, the unemployed, and high-risk individuals.