Halifax finds accommodations for 7 unhoused people, but volunteers question longevity

Excerpt: “…HRM says it has found “alternative, safe, temporary accommodations” for seven unhoused people living in Meagher Park — also known as People’s Park — but the volunteers who work with them say they’ve been left out of the decision. The city did not say where they were placed, but Global News has learned they’re staying at the Gerald B. Gray Memorial Arena in Dartmouth. Security officers did not allow Global to enter the arena and speak with the people living there….” Author: Alex Cooke Date of Article: September 21, 2021 Source: Global News Website: https://globalnews.ca/news/8208573/halifax-limited-accommodations-unhoused-people/

Community generosity inspires People’s Park volunteers

Excerpt: “…He arrived at the Halifax West End park on foot Sunday morning carrying an armful of donations: bags of ice, a flat of pop and a few litres of Tim Horton’s coffee. “They need it more than I do, ” said the downtown Halifax resident….” Author: Andrew Rankin Date of Article: September 19, 2021 Source: SaltWire Network Website: https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/community-generosity-inspires-peoples-park-volunteers-100636007/

Housing advocates call for an end to evictions in Halifax

Excerpt: “…More than 100 people gathered in front of Halifax city hall on Saturday to protest the municipality’s approach to dealing with homelessness, demanding that evictions be stopped. It has been a month since Halifax Regional Police and city staff carried out a mass eviction of people sleeping on public property on the peninsula, and the pressure is rising….” Author: Nicola Seguin Date of Article: September 18, 2021 Source: CBC News Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/housing-advocates-end-evictions-halifax-1.6181259

Free course teaches volunteers to build strong communities

Excerpt: “…In its 16th year, the Step Up to Leadership program is a well-rounded, nine-week workshop intended to develop leadership skills for volunteers of any experience level…” Author: Steve Gow Date of Article: September 14, 2021 Source: HalifaxToday.ca Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/rooted/free-course-teaches-volunteers-to-build-strong-communities-4325829

Student from Halifax gets royal nod for starting free tutoring service

Excerpt: “…When Rebeccah Raphael launched a free, volunteer-run tutoring service to provide schoolchildren in Nova Scotia with learning support during the COVID-19 pandemic, she had a feeling it would grow to meet a crucial need….” Author: Noushin Ziafati Date of Article: July 15, 2020 Source: The Chronicle Herald Website: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/student-from-halifax-gets-royal-nod-for-starting-free-tutoring-service-473850/

CRA needs volunteers in N.S. for program that helps people file tax returns

Excerpt: “…The federal government is on an urgent search for more volunteers to help with a program that completes free tax returns for people with modest incomes, after it was forced to turn some families away in Nova Scotia last year….” Author: Carolyn Ray Date of Article: January 29, 2020 Source: CBC News Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cra-community-volunteer-income-tax-program-nova-scotia-volunteers-1.5443570

Municipal units in southwestern Nova Scotia preparing for Volunteer Week

Excerpt: “…In his capacity as director of Yarmouth Recreation, Frank Grant is close to the local sports scene and he appreciates the importance of volunteers, so as he and his colleagues prepare for this year’s Volunteer Week activities, Grant looks forward to seeing more people recognized for their volunteer efforts….” Author: Eric Bourque Date of Article: January 28, 2020 Source: SaltWire Network Website: https://www.saltwire.com/lifestyles/local-lifestyles/municipal-units-in-southwestern-nova-scotia-preparing-for-volunteer-week-403821/?location=yarmouthsouthwest-nova-scotia

Helping nature: One property at a time, Nature Trust property guardians helping to preserve environment

Excerpt: “…Harold and Dianne Clapp from Smith’s Cove, N.S. spend most of their volunteer time walking in the woods or paddling around a lake. They’re property guardians with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and their job is to keep an eye on privately-owned land in their area that has absentee landowners….” Author: Heidi Tattrie Rushton Date of Article: January 27, 2020 Source: The Chronicle Herald Website: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/lifestyles/homes/helping-nature-one-property-at-a-time-nature-trust-property-guardians-helping-to-preserve-environment-403431/

Hop to it: Rescue group holds ‘bunny blitz’ adoption event

Excerpt: “…Folks looking for a fluffy new friend will get the chance to meet some adoptable bunnies Sunday afternoon. The first rescue group in the Maritimes focused on the long-eared lagomorphs — 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue — is holding a “bunny blitz” in Halifax. More than a dozen of the twitchy-nosed animals can be scoped out by potential new owners….” Author: Alex Cooke Date of Article: January 26, 2020 Source: CBC News Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/10000-carrots-rabbit-rescue-adoption-1.5440660

You don’t need a background in tax preparation to volunteer at free clinics

Excerpt: “…Volunteers are needed for upcoming tax preparation clinics. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program hosts free clinics where volunteers help those who are eligible file their tax returns….” Author: Meghan Groff Date of Article: January 24, 2020 Source: HalifaxToday.ca Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/you-dont-need-a-background-in-tax-preparation-to-volunteer-at-free-clinics-2046332