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 Sault Ste. Marie. These charities/foundations/non-profit organizations have met the criteria to be eligible for donation. Groups on this list have either not yet been nominated for donation, or have been recipients at a past event and have been re-approved as potential recipients for donation. Groups which receive donations must wait 3 years to reapply.
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Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Annual budget: $1,200.
*Previous Recipient – June 19, 2018
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.
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Connect the Dots Community Harvest
Annual Budget: Approximately $1,00-3,000. Fundraising. 100% volunteer.
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Founded in 2017, this 100% volunteer group rescues good food which might otherwise go to waste, bringing it to relevant agencies for distribution to those in need. In the 2017 to 2024 years, they rescued food primarily from the local markets at closing time, with annual totals of 6,000 to 12,000 pounds of food. From 2017-2024 they rescued 73,000 pounds of food for distribution. In 2025, they increased their roster of volunteers to 18, and expanded their sources to include some grocery stores, Cobs Bakery, etc. In 2025 alone they are on track to rescue 120,000 pounds, which is 10 times any previous year's intake. The 2026 target is 200,000 pounds.
Autism Ontario
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.
No Limits Adaptive Ski Association
No Limits Adaptive Ski Association
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.
Sault Search and Rescue
Sault Search and Rescue
Annual budget: $80,000. 1 Board member, over 15 volunteers
*Previous recipient - April 2018
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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
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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 by desire, skill, and training 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. Every facet of out community is dedicated to enriching the lives of people with intellectual disablities. 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
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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
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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Centre for Social Justice and Good Works
Centre for Social Justice and Good Works
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.
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.
Big Brothers – Big Sisters
Annual budget: $200,000. 2 full-time staff
At Big Brothers Big Sisters, our mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs strive to reach young people who face adversity and who are in need of an additional supportive relationship. It is imperative children learn that the challenging circumstances they face have nothing to do with the value of who they are or the potential of who they can become.
The mentorships and programming provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters can help to spark trust and self-confidence, both of which are necessary elements to foster healthy decision making and relationship building for children. Our goal is to help youth reach their full potential, and in turn grow to become productive and engaged citizens of Sault Ste. Marie.
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.
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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.
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, 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.
Pauline's Place
Annual budget: $678,600 10 full-time staff, 7 part-time staff, 5 volunteers.
Previous Recipient - April 2017
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Pauline's Place serves at-risk youth, women and families who are experiencing homelessness. Each resident is assessed on individual based needs to implement a "service plan" with the goal of being housed and connected to support services. Pauline's Place provides 4 meals a day, basic necessities, and onsite 24/hour support staff.