Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

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<div class="e29951-8 x-text">People living with Parkinson's are at the center of everything we do at Parkinson Canada. From diagnosis to discovery. You can count on us to be there at every step of your Parkinson’s journey. We provide education and services to support you, your family and your health team, online, by telephone and in person.</div>
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<div class="e29951-10 x-text">We advocate with federal, provincial and territorial governments on issues that matter to the Parkinson’s community in Canada. The Parkinson Canada Research Program funds innovative research to search for better treatments and a cure. Parkinson Canada is an Imagine Canada accredited organization.</div>
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Welcome to Parkinson Canada in Halifax, you are not alone. Our team of staff and trained volunteers offer information, education and services for Atlantic Canadians living with Parkinson’s, their families/caregivers and the health professionals on their treatment teams. Parkinson Canada has a number of  local programs, education and fundraising events that are support through volunteers.  Contact us for more information and to learn how you maybe able to help Parkinson Canada support the 10,000 Atlantic Canadians living with Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson Society Nova Scotia is the voice of Parkinson's, their caregivers, and families. Our purpose is to ease the burden  through education, advocacy liaising with medical practitioners, health care providers, those engaged in research, and support,

Pathway to Progress Nicaragua is dedicated to supporting an innovative program in Nicaragua that provides educational opportunities for Nicaragua's most vulnerable sector: children and youth living in poverty.
Over 95% of the money that P2P raises goes directly to spending on this program in Nicaragua. We are giving students the chance for real academic success, and families living in poverty the hope of a better future for their children.Our deepest hope for all of them is that they will grow into responsible well-informed adults who can make a positive contribution to their country.

Pathways to Education Spryfield reduces poverty and its effects by lowering the drop out rate among high school students from economically disadvantaged communities. Pathways works to increase high school graduation rates and help youth pursue post-secondary education and/or find meaningful employment.

Pathways to Education is hosted through Chebucto Connections.

<span style="font-family: Calibri">Phoenix has been helping youth, families and the community thrive since 1987. We provide care and opportunities for individuals, and create conditions where they can thrive and bring those qualities to their full potential. We are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of youth in a respectful, dignified, and innovative manner, while also being a voce of social justice in their lives. Our programs can now be captures in three important areas: <b>Crises Management</b> (emergency shelter, health services, counselling, drop-in centre), <b>Community based Prevention</b> (clinical therapy, outreach and community development) and <b>Housing and Employment Skills </b>(employment and education, parent support, trustee program, recreation and arts, independent and semi-independent housing). </span>

 

Hockey Night in Canada's Play On! is Canada's largest sports festival, and we are looking for volunteers just like you this June 16th to 19th on the Halifax Common! It's the ultimate summer street hockey experience, and you can be a part of it as a Play On! Halifax Volunteer! Since the program's inception in 2003, over two million people have participated in one of the 144 Play On! events held to date. The 2016 Halifax event is expecting 600 teams playing on 55 Rinks with 4,400 players and up to 20,000 spectators and we need YOU as a Play On! Halifax Volunteer! Please click on the Volunteer Application Form link below today and sign up for a fun filled Halifax Play On! Event.

Prescott Group is a non-profit community based social enterprise that offers vocational opportunities, programs and services and community employment support to adults with intellectual disabilities in the Halifax area. Prescott Group's social enterprise is made up of Atlantic Bag Manufacturers, Fireside Kitchen and Prescott Mailing Services. Prescott Group also provides coaching and support to clients who work at local businesses and organizations. Our goal is to enhance the independence of persons with intellectual disabilities through personal development, social enterprise and employment opportunities.

Prince’s Trust Canada delivers social impact and creates sustainable communities by transforming the lives of Canadians who are facing challenges or transition.

We provide entrepreneurship training for veterans and transitioning Canadian Armed Forces members, help young people reach their potential through employability programs, and support Indigenous communities as they revitalize and protect their languages.

Prince’s Trust Canada is a registered Canadian charity established by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in 2011. We are a member of The Prince’s Trust Group, a new global network which also includes activity carried out by The Prince’s Trust UK, Prince’s Trust Australia, Prince’s Trust New Zealand, and Prince’s Trust International. The goal of The Prince’s Trust Group is to transform lives worldwide through innovative projects.

A Community Development Initiative looking to empower residents of Mulgrave Park, in the North End of Halifax, by creating sustainable projects with entrepreneurial action.

An inspiring musical for youth, by youth. project ARC (Action Responsibility Choice) tours schools in Nova Scotia educating about human rights & responsibilities.

The Do it for Dads Walk Run 5KM is a fun, family-friendly event, hosted on Father’s Day, that raises awareness and funds for the leading cancer affecting Canadian men and the families that love them.

Registration: $35 or fundraise $125 and waive your registration fee. Your donor dollars are having an impact on research that has the greatest potential to improve prostate cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment to ensure a better quality of life for survivors.