The Signal Halifax emergency shelter has more space, fewer restrictions after move After months of searching, the Out of the Cold emergency winter shelter has a new home. On Monday, the shelter moved from St. Matthew’s United Church on Barrington Street to … Jan 17, 2020 Read more about Halifax emergency shelter has more space, fewer restrictions after move
The Signal How boxing is helping with more than mobility for people with Parkinson’s The boxing program for people with Parkinson’s was piloted in June 2019 and was an immediate success. It started with eight regulars throughout the summer. Now, there are new people … Jan 17, 2020 Read more about How boxing is helping with more than mobility for people with Parkinson’s
Global News As demand grows, Shelter Movers needs more volunteers to help women fleeing abuse Shelter Movers Nova Scotia helps three to four women move their belongings each week and hopes to have 150 local volunteers by its one-year anniversary in July. Jan 5, 2020 Read more about As demand grows, Shelter Movers needs more volunteers to help women fleeing abuse
Global News Hope for Wildlife overwhelmed by ‘amazing’ last-minute Christmas tree donations A Nova Scotia wildlife rescue centre is overwhelmed — and grateful — for a last-minute blitz of Christmas tree donations during the first weekend of January. For the first time … Jan 4, 2020 Read more about Hope for Wildlife overwhelmed by ‘amazing’ last-minute Christmas tree donations
CBC News Teen's death inspires community effort to get life-saving AEDs into schools The sudden death last fall of a 15-year-old athlete and volunteer firefighter from Lantz, N.S., has prompted fundraising efforts in his honour aimed at outfitting area schools with life-saving automated … Jan 4, 2020 Read more about Teen's death inspires community effort to get life-saving AEDs into schools
The Chronicle Herald Frigid fundraiser in Halifax highlights need to improve supports for youth mental health The cold hard facts about youth mental illness were in the spotlight Saturday morning at Point Pleasant Park. Dozens of hardy supporters of Jack.org plunged into the frigid Halifax Harbour … Nov 30, 2019 Read more about Frigid fundraiser in Halifax highlights need to improve supports for youth mental health