Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

Founded in 1994, the Environmental Services Association Maritimes (ESAM) has been operating for over 20 years as a not-for-profit business organization dedicated to the promotion of environmental products, services and organizations within the environmental industry. Our Board brings a diverse skill set to ESAM, with representation from the Federal Government, academia, the consulting industry, and even business owners.  The breadth of experience is impressive and includes expertise in the fields of environmental assessment, fisheries and wildlife, hazardous materials, site assessment, remediation, and research and development. ESAM ... is now serving the Maritime Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island). aims to be the Maritimes' premier resource for the environmental sector by facilitating growth, collaboration, and communication among industry and government. provides networking and information activities regarding the environmental sector through Conferences, Trade Shows, Information Sessions, Workshops, Social Events, and through LinkedIn, our website and monthly Newsletter.

We advocate for all persons impacted by epilepsy.  We provide educational sessions in schools and to employers, individual assistance, and courses.  We also provide scholarships to our members.  And we hold an amazing Gala every year.  We are a small group and we appreciate those who lend a hand.

Mission: Inspiring action to green cities Vision: Green Cities, Healthy Planet

Excalibur ADHD Association offers programs to people with ADHD in Nova Scotia.  We have several support groups, some accessible through Skype.  We offer Parent Menagement Training, Saturday and Summer Camps for children 6-12 years old, and our Working Memory Program.  Members of our Association have access to our book and on-line libraries.  Some programs cost less to members.

About Us Our mission is to feed Nova Scotians in need and reduce that need. To achieve this, we distribute 2 million kilograms of donated food to our member network of 147 food banks and meal programs across the province. But our role also extends beyond food. We support our members as they build capacity to serve their communities, and we help raise awareness of the challenges hunger and poverty create each day for thousands of Nova Scotians.

FIN Atlantic International Film Festival has blossomed into one of Canada’s premier celebrations of film and filmmaking, becoming an essential platform for films both local and global. Celebrating its 42nd year in 2022, the festival began as a tiny, grassroots operation in St. John’s, Newfoundland in 1981, relocating to Halifax the following year. Providing an immersive escape and experience for movie lovers, filmmakers, and industry professionals worldwide, the Atlantic International Film Festival is Atlantic Canada’s curator of epic and unforgettable stories.

FIN Atlantic International Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film, media and music from around the world. It’s a festival that turns Halifax – a charming and historic coastal city – into an international mecca for the arts, abuzz with filmmakers, industry types and film lovers. Offering a first look at the best international films of the festival season, FIN Atlantic International Film Festival is a champion of local filmmakers, committed to bridging the gap. We attract some of the biggest players in film, media and music from around the world. All of our film selections are chosen with our community in mind and our special events are designed to bring us all together. A not-for-profit organization, FIN Atlantic International Film Festival depends heavily upon its strong ties to the surrounding and thriving arts community.

About FIXT POINT Arts and Media: FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders in public engagement, embedding training and outreach into our process of creation and dissemination. FIXT POINT was founded in 2006 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2011. About FIXT POINT’s previous work: To date, we've interviewed over 3,000 Canadians from every province and territory in almost 200 communities in our storymobiles (mobile recording studio on wheels); edited and posted hundreds of oral histories on our storymap; produced two seasons of a TV/web series for TVO; and, most recently, we were awarded Touring Artist of the Year from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA). The Tale of a Town Story Map TVO Series Empathy Squad Podcasts Find out more at www.fixtpoint.com

The Fairview Resource Centre is a community hub located in Fairview, Nova Scotia. Fairview is in the urban core of Halifax and considered the most diverse neighbourhood east of Montreal. The population is approximately 12,000 and the community has many small/medium size businesses, apartment buildings and single family homes. The centre began in 1986 and is a non-profit organization and registered charity. In 2015, the centre moved from 3524 Dutch Village Road to their own facility at 6 Titus Street. The centre has grown to offer a variety of programs and supports for all ages.  All programs and services are FREE of charge. The goal is to provide EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT to the community. The centre offers community based, participant lead programs in a safe and welcoming environment. We know transportation, language barriers and childcare can be a challenge to access services. That is why the centre offers on-site childcare, help with transportation and uses translators if needed. We want to remove as many barriers as possible so that everyone can access services. ​ Some of our programs include advocacy and referrals, health and wellness programs, youth programs, pre-school programs, one on one adult skill development opportunities, health and safety programs, community meals, home based support programs, adult/senior programs, family interaction programs and much more. ​

Family SOS is a local, non-profit, child-centered organization directed toward building strong and healthy families. As an inclusive family support agency, Family SOS offers free comprehensive programs that will benefit all family members.

Family SOS is a local non-profit, child-centered organization that helps build strong and healthy families. As an inclusive family support agency offering FREE comprehensive programs that benefit all family members, Family SOS works to help children and youth in need by offering free support services in the community.

Founded in 2004, Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia is a non-profit cooperative of farmers’ markets for farmers’ markets. With over 30 unique members across the province, our cooperative is the unified voice of our region’s farmers’ market sector.   Vision Together, our organization and our members are building a cooperative and dynamic farmers’ market sector cultivating successful businesses, vibrant local economies, and healthy communities. Mission Our cooperative advances growth and prosperity for our member farmers’ markets and their vendors through training, resources, advocacy, promotion, and community. What We Do Looking to start or grow a farmers’ market or a market-based business? Look no further! We work tirelessly to support our region’s farmers’ market sector.