Missions near Cedar Nanaimo BC (16 Result(s))

The mission of The Salvation Army, as an international movement is an evangelical branch of the Christian Church. It's message is based on the Bible; it's ministry is motivated by love for God and a practical concern for the needs of humanity. It's mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, supply basic human needs, provide personal counseling and undertake the spiritual and moral regeneration and physical rehabilitation of all persons in need who come within it's sphere of influence regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or age. In Nanaimo,our Non Profit Thrift Stores are a pivotal part of our fundraising efforts in that the monies raised in our stores help provide the many resources that enable us to offer food, shelter, clothing and much more to the less fortunate of our city. For example our New Hope Kitchen at 19 Nichol Street served over 90,000 hot meals to the hungry in 2016.

The mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. Our two major programs provide hope for the future through the support of MS research into the cause, treatment and cure of the disease and hope for today through our many services that assist people with MS and their families. Since our founding in 1948, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. The Society receives almost no funding from government. The MS Society of Canada has a membership of 28,000. It is the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services for people with MS and their families. The MS Society is governed by a National Board of Directors comprised of 27 volunteer members who are elected annually. The seven regional divisions and nearly 120 chapters are also governed by elected volunteer boards of directors. Some 1,500 volunteers serve on MS Society national, division and chapter boards and committees. An estimated 13,500 women and men are volunteers for service programs, fund raising events, public awareness campaigns and social action activities. The head office of the MS Society is located in Toronto, Ontario. Division offices are located in Dartmouth, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, and Vancouver.