Organismes sans but lucratif à Halifax

We provide community-focused public library services via our network of 14 library locations in Halifax.

Dartmouth Players is the only community theatre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and remains one of the most successful community theatre groups in Nova Scotia, both theatrically and financially. We are a registered charity and a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the creation of a viable and affordable community theatre in Dartmouth. We are a true amateur group: we pay no wages or salaries, and our members, performers, and technicians contribute and perform simply for the love of theatre. We produce at least four productions per year to an average per-play audience of well over one thousand people and host several guest groups Early Days Although the organization in its current form has existed for 25 years, the roots of the community theatre group go as far back as 1957. Community theatre in Dartmouth got its beginnings through the Dartmouth Parks and Recreation Department when it obtained permission to use and equip the Prince Arthur Junior High School Auditorium as a community theatre. Around 1958, the Dartmouth Drama Club was formed after a meeting at Southdale School. During the 1961/62 season, the Group hosted two festivals: the Provincial One-Act Play Festival and the Regional Dominion Drama Festival. Over the next several years, directors such as Rosa Atkinson, John Poulton, Arthur Ware, Robert Vandekieft, Cliff Tyner, and Flo Trillo directed plays in both Prince Arthur and Prince Andrew High School auditoriums. The Group took part in many of the Nova Scotia Drama League's festivals such as in Truro (1970), and the Dominion Drama Festival (1971 and 1973). The group changed its name to "Dartmouth Players" in about 1971 and in early 1974 moved to the converted Dundas Cinema in Dartmouth. In the spring of 1974, Dark of the Moon, directed by Flo Trillo, was the only play produced in the Dundas Street Theatre as it burned down later that year. Since they had lost everything in the fire, the Players were unable to continue and disbanded. A New Beginning Cliff Tyner and Arthur Ware were approached by Dartmouth City Council in 1985, following a Dartmouth-based production presented in the Dunn Theatre in Halifax and witnessed by then Mayor of Dartmouth, John Savage. Dr. Savage recognized the need for community theatre, and Tyner and Ware were given the use of a small room in Findlay Community Centre, where the inaugural meeting of the newly revived Dartmouth Players took place in January 1986. Plays were staged at the Dartmouth High School, Prince Andrew High School auditoriums, and the Findlay Centre until the Crichton Avenue Community Centre opened in the fall of 1987. The Centre became the settled home of the group, and over the next twenty-plus years, Dartmouth Players has produced well over sixty plays and hosted many visiting theatre groups. Our audience has grown continually during that time to reach well over five thousand people a season. We hope to see you at the theatre, and enjoy the show!

Alderney Landing promotes community and cultural programming and is recognized as a unique destination and venue for business, arts and entertainment in Nova Scotia. Alderney Landing exists to enhance the recreational and cultural life of the region. Alderney Landing's Guiding Principles That Alderney Landing be incorporated and run as a non profit society with an independent Board of Directors who represent a balance of the community's interests from business, government, cultural, educational, and recreational sectors. That Alderney Landing exists to enhance the recreational and cultural life of the region. That Alderney Landing be operated on the principle of accessibility and affordability to the community. While commercial activity is an integral part in some sectors of the operations of Alderney Landing, it is not the reason d'etre for its existence. That the commercial activity within the project is not intended to compete with but instead to complement the local business community. That Alderney Landing maintain a strong identification with downtown Dartmouth and be seen as a flagship for its rejuvenation.

Back to Our Roots Urban Farm is a new, exciting venture on the Nova Scotia Hospital Site in Dartmouth. It is similar to the Common Roots Urban Farm in Halifax on Robie Street. There will be multiple parts of the farm, including a community garden, a market garden, and commons area. The area will also be used for recreation therapy.

The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (Nova Scotia SPCA): Protecting animals from cruelty since 1877, the Nova Scotia SPCA is a registered charity, comprised of a network of Branches, which rely primarily on volunteers and donations to fund animal protection; care and rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane education.The Act to Protect Animals and Aid Animals in Distress mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws, making the Nova Scotia SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province. The Nova Scotia SPCA also the distinction of being founded in the first place in North America to pass laws for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust is a conservation land trust. We work to protect private land in Nova Scotia. We are an incorporated charitable organization and are designated as a conservation organization under the Conservation Easement Act of Nova Scotia. The Nature Trust is operated by a skilled professional staff under the guidance of a volunteer Board of Directors. Our work could not be done without the dedicated support of many donors, volunteers, strong province-wide community support and cooperation from local landowners and land stewards. The Nature Trust is recognized throughout Nova Scotia as the province's pre-eminent conservation organization for privately owned lands.

Habitat for Humanity Canada's vision, mission and values are delivered by Habitat for Humanity affiliates that work in over 300 communities across Canada. Habitat for Humanity Canada affiliates select and prepare partner families for homeownership, manage the construction of Habitat homes, and hold partner family mortgages. They play a vital role at the local level by engaging community volunteers, securing resources, increasing the profile of Habitat for Humanity and raising awareness about the issue of affordable homeownership in their communities. In Nova Scotia Habitat for Humanity provides Affordable homeownership opportunities for low income working Nova Scotia families. With the help of volunteer builders, sponsor money and donor materials we construct energy efficient affordable homes for purchase by low income families. It is part of our mandate to provide educational opportunities on home maintenance and budgeting for homeownership.

Camp Courage is an empowering, life changing, award winning, one of a kind, free camp for young women. It is a registered charity that introduces women aged 15-19 to careers as first responders. Camp Courage provides information, inspiration and education, as well as, opportunities to experience the physical demands placed on a police officer, firefighter and paramedic. The ultimate goal is that the young women leave with a sense of empowerment and increased confidence to believe that they can achieve any goal, career or dream that they desire. The camp is 100% free. The selection process includes writing an essay on how to improve someone else’s life that is less fortunate or on how to improve their community. Instead of paying cash, the young lady must do what she described in her essay. More information can be found at www.campcourage.ca including promotional videos, testimonials, wall of fame success stories and much more.

Affirmative Ventures Association is an innovative, non-profit, organization that helps mental health consumers, and people with disabilities, achieve economic independence in the province of Nova Scotia. We have a successful track record of creating social enterprises that generate employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, helping them grow personally and professionally. We also provide housing opportunities through our growing number of housing units. The outcome of the joint efforts from employment and housing is to see participants of our programs achieve independence.

The Dartmouth Makers are a non-profit, volunteer driven society of artists and craftspeople with an aim to foster a vibrant Dartmouth arts community. Their vision is to create affordable craft shows where artists, crafters and makers alike can market and sell their work.

The objectives of the Association are to promote the study of our Nova Scotian genealogical heritage for our members and the general public by: - providing educational opportunities - collecting and preserving genealogical material - encouraging the study of Nova Scotia genealogy and family history - furthering ethical practices and promoting scientific and effective techniques of genealogical research - publishing and distributing genealogical materials - acquiring real and personal property as may be necessary or desirable to meet these objectives.

A member club of Rotary International. We serve our community and assist were we can world wide. We believe our youth is a key to future peace and understanding among all peoples of the world. Join as a member, participate in our fundraising, or propose community projects for consideration. We are a conduit that can help you turn your dreams into action.