WHO WE SUPPORT
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' "- Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
Mission: To end sexual violence in all its forms and build and healthy societal perspectives around sexual violence issues. http://nlsacpc.com/ NLSACPC provides support and information to anyone who has been affected by sexual violence. They educate the public on sexual violence issues, in an effort to create healthy attitudes, and prevent sexual violence. NLSACPC receives 100,000 in annual funding through the Violence Prevention Initiative, Government of NL. All their services are provided to the public free of charge including: support groups and workshops, education workshops, advocacy work, 24 hour support and information phone line, individual support sessions, and awareness materials and literature. Budden & Associates is proud to be a platinum sponsor of their Sexual Violence Awareness Week annually. |
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Children's Wish Foundation of Canada- Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter By creating unique, meaningful experiences, Children's Wish enhances quality of life for courageous children and their families. https://www.childrenswish.ca/ Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is the largest and only all-Canadian wish granting charity dedicated to granting wishes to Canadian children. The charity engages with communities across Canada to provide children with life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish. For the past 30 years, Children's Wish has granted wishes to more than 25,000 children. Budden & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada |
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PerSIStence Theatre Company Through professional theatre and related initiatives, they respond to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding and embracing the core beliefs of feminism. www.persistencetheatre.com "We’re not simply a theatre company that happens to be feminist – we’ve worked to build a feminist organization that uses theatre as its medium. Recognizing that sexism is pervasive and ingrained, we want to influence a cultural shift through the powerful storytelling that happens in the theatre." "At PerSIStence, we present stories that resonate with the issues of women and girls. We hope to inspire conversation and change as we respond to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding and embracing the core beliefs of feminism." Budden & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of their 2018-2019 season. |
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YWCA St. John's Women of Distinction Awards YWCA St. John's envisions a community where all girls and women are safe, supported and empowered. ywcastjohns.ca The Women of Distinction Awards celebrate the achievements of women with the intention to share their stories in a way that empowers, inspires and motivates others to learn, achieve and participate. The awards are awarded annually by YWCA St. John’s and recognize women who have made unique and outstanding contributions that have positively impacted the lives of others. Budden & Associates is proud to be an annual award sponsor. |
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The Pathways Foundation A resource site for men and women who have experienced abuse within religious institutions. The Hope Walk Project As part of her physical and spiritual journey of recovery, Pathways founder Gemma Hickey walked across the island of Newfoundland during the summer of 2015, beginning in Port aux Basques and ending at the Mount Cashel Memorial in St. John’s. This walk was in the timeless tradition of walks of hope that lead to social change. Budden & Associates was proud to sponsor The Hope Walk Project. |
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Nickel Independent Film Festival Special event sponsor: A New Life (Thursday, June 20, 2019) www.nickelfestival.com Over a few short months in 1990, more than 3,000 Bulgarian political refugees sought asylum after landing in Gander, Newfoundland. Taking advantage of a refuelling stop en route to Cuba, the travellers fled uncertain futures under the failing communist regime. Stepping out into the stark, snowy unknown, they began to reconstruct their lives in Canada. While chronicling multiple individuals’ experiences, A New Life offers a universal reflection on exile and immigration. Budden & Associates was proud to help present this film for St. John's audiences. |
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Historic Ferryland Museum Conserving, preserving, studying, interpreting, and exhibiting to the public a community's past. www.ferryland.com Located in the old courthouse overlooking Ferryland Downs and Isle aux Bois, the museum offers views of the harbour and surrounding countryside. The Fisherman’s Room depicts the life of those hardy men to whom Lord Baltimore bequeathed “this place” on his departure in 1529. The museum is a short walk from the Colony of Avalon on Route 10. Budden & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of the museum. |
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Memorial University Cheerleading A student-run club in support of Memorial University's Varsity Athletics program www.facebook.com/muncheerleading The Memorial competitive cheerleading team, established in 1999, is known for being an active volunteer within the community as well as a huge supporter of Memorial’s Varsity Athletics program. The team has grown since its inception and succeeded at a few national competitions. In addition to the team’s recent third place finish, MUN Cheer has taken first place in the university Level 6 Division while attending Cheer Expo in Halifax from 2011-2013, which included an unprecedented overall Level 6 champion title in 2012. In January 2020, MUN Cheer came third in the University World Cheerleading Cup Championships in Orlando, Florida. Budden & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of this team. |
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Shallaway Youth Choir Vision: Shallaway Youth Choir's aim is to foster independent musicianship and leadership in choristers to empower the next generation of artistic innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador. www.shallaway.ca/ Shallaway Youth Choir is an internationally recognized and celebrated organization that is dedicated to exploring, developing, and celebrating cultural expression through choral music. Their commitment to artistic excellence enables youth to learn the value of independence, discipline, and confidence, while also gaining a sense of pride and identity as Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Budden & Associates is proud to be a sponsor. |
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Western Crushers Hockey 2020 Season
Competitive hockey team playing in Newfoundlands Minor Midget Hockey League https://www.facebook.com/JCLWesternCrushers/ The Johnson’s Concrete Ltd. Western Crushers, located in Corner Brook, NL, play competitively in the Newfoundland Minor Midget Hockey League. The team consists of 19 players and 3 coaches. Budden & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of this team. |