Organismes sans but lucratif à Halifax

The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism, social injustice and other forms of oppression.

Community Justice Society non-profit organization established in 1999.  CJS administers the Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program.  The Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program works with youth (12-17 years old) and Adults (18 & over) and provides an alternative avenue from the court system to repair the harm caused by crime and supports the involvement of persons and communities harmed by crime. CJS also delivers other community programs in the Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as advocates and educates about restorative justice.

In the early 1970’s the city of Halifax was concerned about the rising costs of social assistance, and the increased dependence of more and more people on it. On December 13th, 1977 a non-profit organization (Human Resource Development Association, now MetroWorks Employment Association), “was launched by the city of Halifax largely through the efforts of the municipal social planning department to provide learning, training, and employment for people on social assistance as an alternative to welfare.” At a time when funds were limited we understood that new solutions needed to be found to better use existing resources and turn them into sources of growth. We pioneered the use of welfare funds to capitalize businesses that hired persons facing persistent multiple barriers to employment. Our approach would change how North America, and the world, looked at poverty reduction, the rising costs of social assistance, unemployment, and economic development. Forty years later our idea of creating hybrid business structures (for-profit and non-profit) continues to drive transformational change encouraging people to work across traditional fields of responsibility to develop new ideas (products, services, models) to tackle the rising needs of: - individuals living with mental illness and ability differences - individuals living on a low or fixed income (social assistance) - single parent households - individuals who are under-employed or unemployed Through our hybrid business structures we have ensured a continued link between economic development and the goal of increasing social equity and individual dignity. Our organizational structure and mandate has been described as “one of the most imaginative initiatives in North America.” For over thirty years (1982 – 2013) our activities were referenced in numerous books, reports, and case studies gaining us international recognition. In Canada, we were selected by Carlton University’s Community Economic Development Technical Assistance program as a “host provider.” A study released in 1993 (and validated by KPMG) determined that the net benefit to government during our first fifteen years of operation totaled $7 million. Over the past 40 years we have operated 14 social enterprises, including: - Stone Hearth Bakery (in operation for 35 years) - Stone Hearth Café and Catering (in operation for 3 years) Recent recognition and awards include: - 2017 Halifax Business Awards: Gold in Small Business of the Year and Silver in Innovative Business of the Year - 2017 Champion of Mental Health: Named by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health - 2017 Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award: Honourable Mention MetroWorks has persevered to create innovative solutions to close the gap between work and welfare. Our organization is a bridge and safe place for individuals from all backgrounds to access the support they need. We are a place where the general public, businesses and government can learn and understand the societal concerns we address. We are proud of our accomplishments, and that we have been able to clearly demonstrate that individuals facing persistent multiple barriers to employment would rather work for a living than depend on social assistance.

The Salvation Army recognizes that poverty is a critical issue, and that everyone has a right to access basic necessities such as nutritious food, health care, education and economic opportunity.

Dartmouth Family Centre & Dartmouth North Community Food Centre together are a non-profit organization providing programs and services free of charge to families and residents in the neighbourhood of Dartmouth North. We offer programs centred around parental support and child development, access to healthy food and food skills, as well as advocacy.

Kids Help Phone is a charity, known for our expertise and continuous innovation as Canada’s only 24/7 professional counselling, information, and referral service for young people. Since 1989, we have offered kids, teens, and young adults a critical lifeline of hope and support through our free, anonymous service, which research shows significantly improves youth mental health through our phone, Live Chat and Always There chat app. But technology is changing, and so must we – to create a future where every young person will access the support they need, in the way they need it most. That’s why we’re preparing to launch a 24/7 Texting Service using trained volunteers.

Halifax Association for Community Living (HACL) is a non-for-profit, charitable organization serving adults, youth, children with intellectual disabilities and their families in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Founded in 1954, HACL has a longstanding belief that all people should be accepted as responsible, contributing members of their family and society.

The Salvation Army Centre of hope is a non profit organization.  We help people within our community with various different things and needs.  

Autism Nova Scotia is a community-based organization that fosters understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Nova Scotia. The generous support of donors, volunteers, and community members allow us to redefine the status quo and perceptions of autism in our province. Our organization strives to provide supports and services in every community of Nova Scotia.

Channel of Peace is a Christ- centered counselling service which offers hope and healing in harmony with your faith by providing professional therapy and education to assist you to overcome life's challenges.  Some of our areas of expertise include: couples counselling, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, trauma, older adult transitions, parent support, adoptive families, behaviour management and play therapy.

ElderDog Canada Inc. is a registered, national charity dedicated to ageing people, ageing dogs, and the important connection they enjoy.   The organization is based in Nova Scotia with chapters in HRM.   Volunteers support seniors and their dogs with: (1) in-home support for those struggling with dog walking, feeding, helping take dogs to groomer or vet, help giving veterinary medications, etc; (2) securing temporary or forever homes for dogs in times of a senior's illness, hospitalization, or other life event, and (3) education to the broader community about the positive impacts of the senior-dog bond.

The Rotary Club of Halifax North West is part of Rotary International, an organization of 1.2 million people in 33,000 Clubs, in over 200 countries around the world. The focus of our Club is support of charitable causes serving youth and the elderly and persons at risk. Locally, our support is focused on the Spryfield area in Halifax, but our Club is also involved in international projects which support the global community. Our main source of funding is a 50/50 draw in Spryfield called Toonies for Change, in which participants register a player number and play a Toonie a week. The project is very well supported by the community in the form of volunteers who devote their time each week in the operation of the project. That said, there is a need for part-time managerial and administrative support.