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Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Alice House is a safety, healing and empowerment organization dedicated to providing women, fem-identifying individuals and their children with affordable and confidential safe-housing, counselling and wrap around supports to recover from domestic violence. Alice House operates as a legal landlord allowing clients to build rental history while working towards safety and independence. Our 18 units ra...

ANSMA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development, promotion and enhancement of African Nova Scotian music, locally, regionally and internationally. While ANSMA has worked predominantly with performers and musicians, the scope of their mandate includes providing support for Black music creatives and industry professionals across the industry value chain such as: producers, recording studios, managers, agents, lice...

Jennifer Giffin is parent to identical twins, Wesley who is earthside, and Oliver, who died unexpectedly about 12 hours after their birth. She knew she needed to contribute in a new way to the landscape of grief support for people facing this type of loss after her own experience with it. She needed to create lasting, community support networks to reduce the shame, guilt, pain and isolation she felt for everyone else who is dealt t...

Indigenous Futures Canada (IFC) was founded by Mizel Cluett in 2023IFC was founded by Mizel Cluett in 2023 to empower individuals impacted by oppression, fostering healthier lives and sustainable careers through local and international opportunities. They achieve this by facilitating transformative conversations across sectors, designing impactful programs, and extending our allies' reach through strategic media and event initiativ...

South Paw Conservation is a foster based nonprofit organization based in Nova Scotia. South Paw is currently focusing on helping with over population issues in Bahamas or local ferals. 

If you'd like to adopt or support South Paw Conservation:

Email: southpawconservationns@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southpawconservation

Instagram: southpawconservationns 

South Paw Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wish...

Happy at Home Halifax began in January 2024. This project is overseen by Spencer House Senior Centre and Chebucto Links. It came to be because the leadership of these centres identified another way to help seniors through in home supports and service navigation. There is a genuine heart behind this project that strives to be a voice for seniors and their well being. It takes a village, shouldn’t just apply to raising children… ever...

ACNS has always strived to create an environment in which people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS feel empowered and supported. Their aim is to end stigma and discrimination, and reduce new cases of HIV and continue to do so.

Recently, ACNS has announced a transformation into HEAL NS (aka: Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia)

They'll continue the vital HIV-focused work, but also be expanding their mission to address a range o...

Halifax Meals on Wheels has been helping to put food on the tables of those struggling with food insecurity for over 50 years! Their dedicated team of staff and volunteers will deliver over 25,000 meals this year!”

In addition to their regular Monday-Thursday delivery program, Meals on Wheels has a number of initiatives to alleviate the need for some of the most vulnerable groups.

Friday Meal Delivery Program- Each week 40-60 meals...

Brooke Nodding, Executive Director 

Brooke Nodding is executive director of Coastal Action. Brooke graduated from Acadia University with a BScH in Environmental Science. She spent time with Environment Canada (National Office of Pollution Prevention) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Habitat Management Division) before joining Coastal Action. Since 2001, she has led the successful development and delivery of numerous community-based...

Black Girls Gather, equips Black women graduates and entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and networks they need to realize their full potential They inspire participants to become active agents in their own lives and successes.

The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is an umbrella association of Violence-Against-Women organizations across the province. Their organizations offer a range of services and supports to women and their families experiencing violence including: 

Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre is a charitable, non-profit organization located on Russell Street in Halifax operating out of Saint Mark’s Church community hall for the past 49 years. Ward 5 takes pride in enriching and enhancing the lives of all by sharing in a nurturing and welcoming environment.

Ward 5 provides a wide range of programs for children and families, such
as: Before and After School children’s care, March Break...

Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre is a charitable, non-profit organization located on Russell Street in Halifax operating out of Saint Mark’s Church community hall for the past 49 years. Ward 5 takes pride in enriching and enhancing the lives of all by sharing in a nurturing and welcoming environment.

Ward 5 provides a wide range of programs for children and families, such
as: Before and After School children’s care, March Break...

Golden Living - Senior Lifestyle Support is a locally owned, unique home care company that supports Seniors to Age in Place. Their services aim to focus on client’s quality of life and well-being, through meaningful connections, and enrichment. Golden Living's services offerings include but are not limited to: Companionship, Lifestyle Enrichment & Non-Medical Home Support. (Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, Laundry, etc) 

Opportunity Place was established in July 2001 to support those looking to find and maintain meaningful employment.

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. They collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence.