Organismes sans but lucratif à Halifax

The Marguerite Centre is a long-term, residential facility for women healing from addiction. We foster a healthier society by supporting women recovering from addiction through a long-term residential program focusing on the healing of mind, body and spirit.

The Mosaic Festival of Arts and Culture brings cultures together through film, music and entertainment. Join us in-person or online on September 19, 2020.

Nova Multifest Society is a local, non-profit organization created to promote cultural organizations throughout the province and bring communities together by supporting diversity, inclusion, tolerance and positivity.

Every summer, we host a multicultural festival, Nova Multifest, to celebrate Nova Scotia’s rich tapestry of culture and diversity. The festival features live music and dance performances, craft exhibits, activities and delicious cuisine from around the world.

The PROsocial Project is a student-led initiative to improve knowledge about mental health resources and substance misuse on campus using harm-reduction based methods. We provide information on the resources at-risk students can use to improve their own mental health but also the mental health of their peers – hence the use of the word “prosocial” in our name.

Mission & Values

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values

There are three core values of our faith – Salvation, Holiness and Intimacy with God.

Rooted in these three values are the seven core operational values which guide all aspects of The Salvation Army in Canada & Bermuda.

- Compassion: We reach out to others and care for them.
- Respect: We promote the dignity of all persons.
- Excellence: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Integrity: We are honest, trustworthy, and accountable.
- Relevance: We are committed to the pursuit of innovation and effectiveness.
- Co-operation: We encourage and foster teamwork and partnerships.
- Celebration: We give thanks by marking milestones and successes.

Today, approximately three million Canadians, or one in 10 people, live in poverty. 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.

The Salvation Army (Fairview Citadel) is launching its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign from Nov 22-Dec 24, and is seeking volunteers to stand alongside our kettles at various locations in Bayers Lake, Fairview and Clayton Park. Volunteer shifts are only 2 hours.

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.

100% of the funds raised from this campaign stay in the community and are used to support local Salvation Army Programs for people in need including family services, food baskets, emergency shelter and addictions counseling.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kettle Coordinator Devin Casario at 902.809.2769 or kettlecoordinator2014@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping us meet the needs of the local community!

The Salvation Army (Fairview Citadel)

Our Mission

To uplift and empower women who are experiencing or at-risk-of homelessness through in-kind support, education, and community participation.

Our Approach

- Through volunteer-led gift drives that benefit women who are impacted by homelessness, we build compassionate and connected communities

- By distributing essentials of daily living to shelters and community agencies, we support women and gender-diverse people facing income inequality.

- By building awareness and educating youth, we challenge stigmas, fight discrimination, and promote equity.

Our Vision

To foster equitable communities where all women are seen, valued, and treated with dignity and compassion.

The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is a national charitable organization that makes dreams come true for children living with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.

Our <strong>vision</strong> is that every Sunshine child lives their dream.

For the past 38 years, Volunteers across Canada have raised more than $750 for cancer research since Terry's Marathon of Hope in 1980. People's lives have been changed for the better, and in September of each year supporters have gathered to continue to make a difference at their local Terry Fox Run.

The Word on the Street is a free to attend, one-day literary and literacy festival on Halifax's beautiful waterfront. The festival features local and national authors, illustrators, and artists who come to read, discuss, and collaborate.

WOTS is a family friendly event with engaging content for all ages!

The Youth Project is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing support and services to youth, 25 and under, around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. We have a provincial mandate so although we are located in HRM, we travel around the province to meet with youth in other communities. We provide a variety of programs and services including support groups, referrals, supportive counselling, a resource library, educational workshops, social activities.

Todd Hill Farm is a non-profit horse farm located in Oakfield, Halifax County.  Our mission is to <em>“To provide a family-oriented equestrian facility where students can gain a solid foundation in horsemanship, riding and horse care” </em>

We offer riding lessons, beginner programs, equine first aid lectures, equestrian certification and equine assisted learning programs.

We are members of the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation, Equestrian Canada and EAL Canada.  We have been in operation since 2010.