Laing House
“Laing House is a drop-in centre for youth aged 16 – 29 living with mental health illness and/or challenges. Based on peer support, youth can meet friends who have gone through similar experiences and support each other as they find wellness. “
FEED Nova Scotia
“We know the holiday season can be a stressful time of year. When you reach out for support, we’re here to help. Everyone needs support sometimes, and we want the experience to be as stress-free as possible. Last year, in Halifax Regional Municipality alone, almost 7,000 households reached out for a little help.”
ANDYVENT (for Feed NS)
Or if you want to support FEED NS
and have a little fun The Annual AndyVent Calendar is back where you win a ridiculous prize pack of local goodies and has already raised over $73k in previous years
And so far already more than $2700 this year
Adsum House (for women and children)
“Adsum shelters and houses as many as 120 people each day and more than 300 persons in a year. Hundreds more use Adsum services and support without ever staying with us, often related to their basic needs for safe and affordable housing, food, clothing and connection.”
Halifax Refugee Clinic
“Our mandate is to provide legal representation for those claiming refugee status in Nova Scotia. To ensure that they are given a fair opportunity to present their cases before the immigration and Refugee Board; and that throughout the process, their rights and their integrity are fully respected”
Bryony House
“Bryony House is a 24-bed shelter. Each year, approximately 470 women and children stay with us and 2,500 distress calls are answered.
An important part of our work is to break the cycle of abuse. Women who contact us come from many walks of life, socio-economic classes and cultural backgrounds. What they have in common is that they are in, or are fleeing, an abusive intimate relationship.”
Phoenix Youth Project
“Phoenix provides a wide range of services to youth, families, and communities. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in keeping with directives from the Department of Health, Phoenix has modified our service delivery. Our staff is busy providing vital assistance and urgent outreach to youth and families. All programs are active and engaged. We are here. “