Volunteer collects blankets for residents of Halifax seniors home
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“…A Bedford, N.S., woman who collects blankets for residents of a Halifax seniors home is looking for more donations.
The year will be the third that Nicole Martelle has collected blankets to give to seniors at Northwood, a place where she works and volunteers….”
Author: Anjuli Patil
Date of Article: November 23, 2019
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/volunteer-looking-to-collect-blankets-for-northwood-1.5371081
Halifax woman collecting blankets for Northwood residents
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“…Christmas is a special time of year filled with family, friends, food and gifts.
For one Haligonian, her favourite part of the season is the giving.
For the past few years, Nicole Martelle has collected blankets to give to residents at Northwood continuing care facility….”
Author: Meghan Groff
Date of Article: November 21, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/halifax-woman-collecting-blankets-for-northwood-resdients-1873036
Halifax group that donates to shelters scrambling to meet demand
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“…A group that collects items for shelters in the Halifax area says it is “in desperate need” of men’s gloves and socks this year.
“It just seems like things have slowed down for us this year, especially with the men’s gloves, because unfortunately they are a bit of an expense,” said Faye Edwards, who runs The Hats, Mitts and Gloves Campaign in partnership with Cindy Landry….”
Author: Anjuli Patil
Date of Article: November 17, 2019
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mens-socks-gloves-needed-halifax-shelters-1.5362818
‘Santas’ support seniors at Christmas
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“…While Christmas is over a month away, a group of Nova Scotians are buying gifts for seniors who cannot afford to celebrate during the holidays.
Robyn Carruthers, founder of Santa’s for Seniors, says her gift to give started as a personal hobby in 2010, after her grandmother died in 2006….”
Author: Travis Devonport
Date of Article: November 17, 2019
Source: The Signal
Website: https://signalhfx.ca/santas-support-seniors-at-christmas/
Volunteers needed for HRM municipal boards and committees
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“…The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking interested residents for a variety of important Regional Council advisory committees and boards.
Citizens interested in connecting with the community are encouraged to apply for these volunteer opportunities no later than Monday, Dec. 2….”
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Date of Article: November 15, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/volunteers-needed-for-hrm-municipal-boards-and-committees-1850110