Metro News Halifax Heroes: Family SOS worker, volunteer has passion to "give back" “I grew up caring about community, volunteering and wanting to give back,” says Simone Spears, raised in the small community of Liscomb on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. This, and a … Nov 05, 2017 Read more
The Chronicle Hearld From staple guns to sheet sanders, the Halifax Tool Library offers wise words and experiences Every non-profit has a story. Colleen Gosse moved to Halifax in 2014, from Port Hawkesbury. On her own, she looked to build networks, maybe even plant some roots. Gosse, already … Oct 30, 2017 Read more
Metro News Halifax Heroes: Volunteers take centre stage as arts centre moves closer to reality in Sackville About 12 years ago, a group of volunteers living in the northwest corner of HRM envisioned a cultural arts centre in their own region. The idea was to secure a … Jun 11, 2017 Read more
Chronicle Herald Students helping students Moving to Halifax as a new student is daunting for many reasons. Moving here from another country and culture can increase the challenges. Not only are there questions and concerns … Jun 06, 2017 Read more
Local Xpress New Waterford teacher looks forward to summer volunteer work in Haiti NEW WATERFORD — Despite the difficult living conditions in Haiti, Breton Education Centre teacher Heather Kearney says her visits there in summer are a highlight of her year. Development in … Jun 02, 2017 Read more
Chronicle Herald Better Together gang lends helping hand A true Canadian never minds pulling a few weeds. In a cathartic act of kindness, the Better Together gang along with a few of their friends waved the flag Monday … May 29, 2017 Read more