Organismes sans but lucratif à Halifax

Social Investing for Children Canada (SICC) is a registered federal non-profit that mobilizes community networks to drive social investing in every child’s education and future potential.

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.

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.

Alice Housing is a non-profit organization that provides safe second stage housing and supportive counselling for women and children in Nova Scotia, so they may begin a new life away from intimate partner violence. Second-stage housing is an interim step between an emergency shelter and independent living. Alice Housing manages 18 apartment units located throughout Halifax Regional Municipality. Since their inception in 1983, Alice House has won awards from Charity Intelligence Canada, the Better Business Bureau, and the Donner Canadian Foundation.

YWCA Halifax is Halifax Regional Municipality’s only organization that builds economic security, promotes wellness, and creates opportunities for women, girls, and their families by providing a strong voice and integrated services. We are for, by, and about women and girls. We transform lives by providing a continuum of critical services and programs that build capacity for lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying causes and issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. YWCA Halifax is one of the 32 Member Associations operating within YWCA Canada’s membership frameworks. The organization was one of the first YWCAs in Canada. We have been promoting women’s leadership, and meeting community needs for more than 140 years. YWCA Canada is the country’s oldest and largest women’s multi-service organization. More than 32 Member Associations are operating in over 400 districts and communities across the country. YWCA Canada is a member association of the World YWCA, which unites 25 million women and girls worldwide and spans 120 countries. For more information on YWCA Canada, please click on the link below: www.YWCACanada.ca

Wilderness Stays Limited will be a sustainable, glamorous campground located in East Dover, Nova Scotia. Manager of the company, Dave Cahill, will be building all-season tents, making Wilderness Stays a year-round attraction. The tents will be fitted with fixtures that keep the spirit of the 21st century close, yet distant to allow for a relaxing getaway. Wilderness Stays Limited campground will feature stone pathways, walking trails, community activities, tents, tipis, rocket mass heaters, and beautiful variations of furniture.

Dartmouth Housing is a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing established in 1982. The majority of our properties are 3 or 4 bedroom duplexes, all within Dartmouth. The organization was established to fill the housing demand for families that did not have sufficient earned income to obtain decent, adequate and safe living accommodations. Our mandate is to provide safe, affordable housing for low and middle income working families.

Based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Phin Performing Arts is a contemporary dance performance company dedicated to creating moving dance and multi-disciplinary works for the stage, and providing immersive and educational experiences in movement arts including classes for people living with Parkinson's and their care partners.

The Nova Multifest Society is dedicated to promoting and preserving art and culture through innovative initiatives, including organizing multicultural festivals, regular celebrations, and events that foster community engagement, intercultural relationships, and the preservation of traditions.

Craft Nova Scotia is the provincially recognized craft organization with a membership of over 300 individual artisans and craft enthusiasts, and represent over 1000 others through various member groups and guilds. Craft Nova Scotia is home to the Centre for Craft studios and Mary E. Black Gallery.

The East Coast Ukrainian Association is a registered non-profit organization in Halifax, NS. WHO WE ARE We advance Ukrainian cultural presence and contribute to the diversity of Nova Scotia’s cultural landscape through establishing annual cultural events such as the East Coast Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Christmas Market, Ukrainian Easter Market, and charitable concerts. We bring our community together by providing opportunities to participate in both organizing and attending these events. OUR VALUES On a volunteer and non-profit basis, the objective/s of the society is/are: To support, promote, and share Ukrainian culture in the Province of Nova Scotia by organizing annual cultural events such as East Coast Ukrainian Festival and other events that contribute to the cultural diversity of the Atlantic region; To strengthen the sense of cultural identity, belonging, and social ties within the Ukrainian community in Nova Scotia and Atlantic region through volunteer participation in cultural, social, and community events organized and supported by the Society; To commit surplus funds to supporting Ukraine and Ukrainian people. The East Coast Ukrainian Association is governed by the volunteer Board of Directors. All our cultural events are supported by dedicated volunteers who make them possible through coordination and implementation. We are grateful to all our volunteer performers who share their time and talent to advance Ukrainian culture in Atlantic Canada. We are always looking for motivated volunteers to join us and experience Ukrainian culture in a friendly and community-oriented way!

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