Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

The Demetreous Lane Tenants Association is an entirely volunteer organization which with the support of HRM police and various community volunteers respond to the needs of the Demetreous Lane Community.

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Dense Breasts Canada (DBC) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2016. DBC is made up of breast cancer survivors, dedicated individuals and healthcare professionals committed to: raising awareness about the risks associated with dense breasts and advocating for breast density notification and optimal breast cancer screening.

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<p class="lead">People with diabetes face many issues that have serious and long-term effects on their physical, emotional and financial quality of life.</p>
Diabetes Canada works to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. It encourages a healthy lifestyle as the best method of prevention, and represents the interests of those with diabetes to government, business, and the public.

The Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia, founded in 2008, is a registered charity, that sets up and runs emergency shelters for pets in times of disaster. We are 100 % volunteer based, and welcome new members. Our organization also promotes emergency preparedness for pets and the importance of being prepared in case a disaster strikes in your area. Our Life Meters for Pets is part of a public education tool to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars. For more information, contact information@dartns.org , visit our website at <a href="http://www.dartns.org/">www.dartns.org</a>, Twitter at @DARTNSComms or follow us on Facebook.

The Discovery Centre is a non-profit, registered charitable organization that is passionate about its mission to bring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) to life through fun, interactive learning experiences.

From its beginnings as a travelling science show to its spectacular new home on the Halifax Waterfront, the Discovery Centre has grown a lot over 30 years of operation.

But through it all, the Discovery Centre has stayed true to its vision: using its facility, people and passion to demonstrate how STEAM can empower our youth, grow Nova Scotia’s knowledge-based economy and inspire an innovative culture by showcasing our best and brightest.

Do a Barrel Roll is a Canadian-registered non-profit using the power of gaming of all types, from video to tabletop, to drive positive change in the lives of individuals and their communities.

We are a research lab operating out of the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the IWK Health Centre. Our work explores the use of a mindfulness-based group intervention for 13-18 year old teens with unexplained chronic pain.

<h2>What We Do</h2>
<p>We hire artists to help community groups make musicals, films, video games, and other art about local issues. We run workshops, host events, and put together projects based on the needs that we see in our community.</p>
<h2>Our Goals</h2>
<p>We are a not-for-profit organisation that aims to:</p>
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<li>Create and present story-based art such as films, musicals, websites, songs, and games to raise awareness of social justice issues.</li>
<li>Amplify marginalised voices by supporting collaborations between community members and professional artists.</li>
<li>Support diversity in the arts industry</li>
<li>Provide arts mentorship to our communities</li>
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Earth Rangers is an environmental non-profit that empowers youth to take action for the environment. Our ER Teens program offers an opportunity for young Canadians aged 13-18 to take initiative for environmental causes they care about, such as wildlife conservation, climate change, sustainability, and more. By working remotely with staff, teens volunteer their time to complete an eco-action project of their choice; at home, at school, in their community, or online. Our flexible program ensures that teens can work at their own pace, while having the support and resources they need to make a positive impact.

Created in November 2002, the East Coast Blues Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering a passion for the Blues throughout Atlantic Canada. <a class="_553k" href="http://www.eastcoastblues.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.eastcoastblues.ca</a> An affiliate of the Blues Foundation: <a class="_553k" href="http://www.blues.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.blues.org/</a>

East Coast Environmental Law Association, established in 2007, responds to community inquiries, carries out legal and policy research and presents educational resources and opportunities to increase public awareness of environmental laws in Atlantic Canada. Our objective is to build capacity in the public and among legal practitioners so that we can work together to ensure that environmental laws are effectively used and strengthened.

Through its workshops, inquiry line and projects, ECELAW's work touches on a variety of wide-ranging issues of lasting public importance including water, fisheries, mining, energy, protected places, species at risk, and environmental assessment.

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