Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of the disease through research, education support and awareness.

Our goals are twofold – to fund research that will uncover better diagnostic and treatment options and to provide comprehensive support services for those living with prostate cancer.

In 1994 Ron Evason founded the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Canada. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1993, he realized that there was little, if any, high caliber research being done for the disease. The Foundation’s mission was to support research into the cause, cure, and prevention of prostate cancer.

The Foundation worked tirelessly with professionals and organizations to advance the prostate cancer cause. A 1997 National Prostate Cancer Forum brought together 150 stakeholders to develop direction for future research, communication, and advocacy activities. The Foundation continued to move forward on forum recommendations by participating in the Prostate Cancer Alliance of Canada.

In July 1999, the Foundation merged with the Canadian Prostate Cancer Research Fund, to become the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada. Since then, the Foundation has become one of Canada's foremost organizations dedicated solely to raising funds for research to eliminate prostate cancer.

In May 2009, after ten years of successful fundraising and research efforts, the Foundation re-branded itself from the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada to Prostate Cancer Canada.

VISION

Prostate Cancer Canada’s vision is to be a global leader in the fight against prostate cancer, earning the enthusiasm and support of Canadians through integrity, compassion, and innovation.

MISSION

Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.


What you should know

Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of this disease through research, education, support and awareness.


The threat of prostate cancer for men is far greater than is commonly known. During his lifetime, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with the disease, and this is expected to rise to 1 in 4 within a decade.


We believe that to win this battle, a focused national approach in the fight against prostate cancer is needed.


In areas such as support, prevention and early detection, we will involve men, women and young people, making them all more aware of the impact of this disease.


Our logo is a symbol of hope – that we know we will achieve the goal of eliminating prostate cancer, and a symbol of unity – that we can only achieve this when working together.

<h2>Inspiring generosity to advance health care at the QEII.</h2>
With financial support from all levels of the community, the QEII Foundation helps fund new technologies, medical research, innovation and professional education that contribute to life-changing moments experienced every day by patients and their loved ones at the QEII. Inspired by the patient stories and the passion shown by the QEII's health care teams, the QEII Foundation staff and Board of Trustees continue to achieve 100% participation in giving. By working together with people who share a vision of better health, the Foundation strengthens care delivered at the QEII, improving the health and lives of Atlantic Canadians.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre is recruiting volunteers for 1-3 hours a week for a minimum of six months for a variety of programs that enhance the lives of patients and Veterans.Your skills, interests and talents will be put to good use. Please contact Volunteer Services at 902-473-5420 or visit our website at http://www.nshealth.ca/get-involved/volunteering.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre is the largest teaching hospital and adult academic health sciences centre in Atlantic Canada and is made up of 10 buildings. There are 1200 volunteers who contribute to the delivery of high quality health care by enriching the lives of patients, Veterans and families in over 300 volunteer programs. These programs include a wide range of experiences that provide varying levels of contact with patients.

Inspiring generosity to advance health care at the QEII.

With financial support from all levels of the community, the QEII Foundation helps fund new technologies, medical research, innovation and professional education that contribute to life-changing moments experienced every day by patients and their loved ones at the QEII. Inspired by the patient stories and the passion shown by the QEII's health care teams, the QEII Foundation staff and Board of Trustees continue to achieve 100% participation in giving. By working together with people who share a vision of better health, the Foundation strengthens care delivered at the QEII, improving the health and lives of Atlantic Canadians.

The<strong> QEII Foundation </strong>raises funds for the benefit of the QEII Health Sciences Centre to support patient care, research and education.

The RCMP Veterans Association is a national non profit organization with branches in each province.  Nova Scotia is the largest in Canada with over 900 members.  Membership is made up of serving and retired members of the RCMP, RCMP civilian staff and family members. It is a social group but mostly a support group that helps each other out and the community.  The skills the organization spans all aspects of the RCMP, which expertise in many areas.

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<h2>About Us</h2>
Red Bear Healing Home is a non-profit society registered with the Province of Nova Scotia (June 23, 2011). Red Bear Healing Home is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.
<h2>Mission</h2>
Building Respect for all Life through Sustainable Living
<h2>Principles</h2>
Red Bear Healing Home upholds the following principles:
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<li>The Seven Sacred Teachings / Laws of Love ♦ Respect ♦ Wisdom ♦ Honesty ♦ Courage ♦ Humility ♦ Truth. Interpretations are available on-line by searching for The Seven Sacred Teachings. It is also now available on itunes.</li>
<li>The Teachings of the Four Directions - see Rupert Ross, Returning to the Teachings</li>
<li>The Teachings of the Sacred Tree</li>
<li>Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth</li>
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Dalhousie University has two research ethics boards that are responsible to review the ethical acceptability of research involving humans conducted by University faculty, students and others: the Health Sciences Research Ethics Board and the Social Sciences Research Ethics Board.

The Resilience Research Centre studies resilience from all aspects.
"In the context of exposure to significant adversity, resilience is both the capacity of individuals to navigate their way to the psychological, social, cultural, and physical resources that sustain their well-being, and their capacity individually and collectively to negotiate for these resources to be provided in culturally meaningful ways." (Ungar, 2008 and Ungar, 2011)

The Resource Opportunities Centre is a non-profit, community development organization serving the communities along Route 333, from Goodwood to Dover. In 2010 the ROC was named the volunteer management organization of the new Prospect Road Community Centre located at 2141 Prospect Road in Hatchet Lake. The Centre is operated via lease agreement with the Halifax Regional Municipality.

<b>Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal</b> is the largest cycling fundraising event in Atlantic Canada. Participants, inclusive to veteran cyclists, recreational and rookie riders, ride their choice of distance options via the Rum Runners Trail or by the road.