our mission
for global impact

Ennismore Cares Ennismore Cares is a group of community members who support a local family whose 6-year-old son has been diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic disorder. IHPRF 1 is a severe autosomal recessive neurologic disorder with onset at birth or in early infancy. Affected individuals show very poor, if any, normal cognitive development. This donation will help to raise awareness and support the Mose family with medical expenses and home care. The Norwex Foundation will donate $2,500 to Ennismore cares, nominated by Senior Executive Sales Leader Lara Murray.

CPAWS – Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s only charity dedicated to the protection of public land, freshwater and ocean. For over 50 years this organization has focused on conserving nature. Their work includes a vision to protect both land and water for current and future generations. The Norwex Foundation will donate $2,500 to CPAWS, nominated by Consultant, Mary Jeffrey.

Cystic Fibrosis, Winnipeg Chapter Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults, and at present there is no cure. It is estimated that one in every 3,600 children born in Canada has Cystic Fibrosis. CF causes various effects on the body, but mainly affects the digestive system and lungs. The Norwex Foundation will donate $2,500 to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, nominated by Team Coordinator Caitlyn Bowker.

Reception House This organization supports refugees from all over the world. The programs and services assist refugees through settlement and integration by providing temporary residence and orientations to life in Canada. In the past year, Reception House has provided support to over 500 government-assisted refugees in the Waterloo region. The Norwex Foundation will donate $2,500 to Reception House Waterloo Region, nominated by Sales Leader Tanya Morose.

Men’s Street Ministry Many Canadians are currently without a place to call home. In Hamilton Ontario, Men’s Street Ministry founders Roger and Janet Boyd have been serving soup and sandwiches to the homeless and less fortunate weekly for the past six years. Men’s Street Ministry also offers clothing, shoes and toiletries to those in need. The Norwex Foundation will donate $2,500 to Men’s Street Ministry, nominated by Team Coordinator, Kaliopi Peters.

HEROS The HEROS mission is to use the game of hockey to teach life skills and empower marginalized youth. This organization provides free hockey programming for at-risk children and youth, offering them a safe and stable environment for them to grow, connect and succeed. Since launching in 2000, HEROS has provided over 15,000 youth with personal growth opportunities! The organization strives to provide every participant with a “team for life.” The Norwex Foundation will donate $2,500 to HEROS, nominated by Sales Leader Kimberly Bogelund.

Boots on the Ground First responders—they’re always there when you need them. They answer the call when we’re hurt or scared. But who answers their call? Boots on the Ground provides an anonymous helpline where there is always someone available to listen. The Norwex Foundation will donate $3,000 to Boots on the Ground, nominated by Executive Sales Leader Kerry DeHoog.

NOFCC – Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer This organization provides financial assistance and support to families in Northern Ontario who have children fighting cancer. Treatment centers are often far away from home, and that can lead to feelings of isolation as well as financial burdens. Since 1998, this organization has provided assistance to over 200 families. The Norwex Foundation will donate $5,000 to NOFCC, nominated by Senior Executive Sales Leader Karen Beerman.

Elora House Each of us just wants to feel safe. When Luisa Krause started Elora House, the journey quickly evolved into providing safe housing designed to inspire personal transformation and restoration. Each person who enters Elora House is met with unconditional kindness, acceptance and support as they work to move beyond their experiences. We are pleased to help support the work being done to help put an end to sexual exploitation and human trafficking. The Norwex Foundation will donate $7,000 to Elora House, nominated by Senior Executive Sales Leader, Arden Reinhart.

Heidi’s Hope Unfortunately, many of us have been touched by breast cancer in some way. 20-30% of women with breast cancer will experience a recurrence and become stage 4. Heidi Schlumpf is a mother of four fighting triple-negative metastatic breast cancer (TNMBC), and she has a dream to raise funds for research at the cell level so that future generations will be able to spend more time with friends and family. The Norwex Foundation will donate $10,000 to Heidi’s Hope, nominated by Senior Executive Sales Leader Alison Ennenga.

Mackie’s Place We have a responsibility to provide today’s youth with not only a healthy planet, but a place where they are safe, loved and supported. The Mackie’s Place vision is simple yet powerful: To be a movement motivated by radical love where youth at risk have the opportunity to become healthy people with connected families in hope-filled communities. The organization offers youth development, community engagement, inspirational leadership and, of course, food. The Norwex Foundation will donate $10,000 to Mackie’s Place, nominated by Sales Leader Michelle Jager.