Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

<em>Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.</em>

 

Along with the national office, eight regional chapters grant magical wishes to children in need from coast-to-coast. Make-A-Wish Atlantic Provinces is an affiliate of Make-A-Wish^® International, the largest wish-granting organization in the world, making dreams and wishes come true for more than 450,000 children since 1980.

<span class="heading-line">Metro Care & Share Society is a registered non-profit organization that has been active since 1984 as a fundraising organization for youth education, and community initiatives and partnerships. The Halifax Scholars Program is the most recent initiative which aims at eradicating poverty through educational advancement. The program pays for tuition and living expenses for the scholars throughout the academic year. These are the students who otherwise would not be able to attend post-secondary education. The program currently has eight scholars; one recently graduated from St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. There are currently two more enrolled at St. Mary’s University, two at St. Francis Xavier University, two at Dalhousie University and one at Université Sainte-Anne.</span>

The team behind the Virtual Vigil: Nova Scotia Remembers, have formed a non-profit legacy society to continue offering ongoing support to families and the communities affected by the tragedy that took place April 18-19, 2020 in rural Nova Scotia. Through resiliency of our communities we will grieve, support, and move forward together.

This society will focus on four main areas:
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<li><strong>Coordinated Wellness, Emotional and Grief Support –</strong> For families of the victims as well as other affected individuals and communities. Ideally involve collaborating with community and other agencies or entities to provide grief counselling support, group services and other services and events to support the long term needs of those affected.</li>
<li><strong>Community developmen</strong>t – Financial support for organizations in the communities most affected by the tragedy. This includes activities and programs aimed at growing the social, economic and identity of the community. This element would focus on the West Colchester area but also include other affected communities.</li>
<li><strong>Education</strong> – Support for surviving children, named memorial scholarships and other educational scholarships, bursaries, and supports in the community.</li>
<li><strong>Memorial</strong> – Develop and construct one or more permanent memorials.</li>
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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.

A member club of Rotary International. We serve our community and assist were we can world wide. We believe our youth is a key to future peace and understanding among all peoples of the world. Join as a member, participate in our fundraising, or propose community projects for consideration. We are a conduit that can help you turn your dreams into action.

Fundraiser for Nova Scotia Charities

39 years ago, Terry Fox started the Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research and awareness. We host an annual run to keep Terry's dream alive!

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Atlantic Canada is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by blood cancers in the Atlantic Canada region.

Committed to their mission of curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma while also providing support to patients and their families, the organization conducts research, raises awareness, and offers various services. They collaborate with healthcare professionals, researchers, volunteers, and donors to fund innovative research, advocate for better treatments and access to care, and provide educational resources and support programs for patients navigating their cancer journey. Through fundraising events, community outreach, and support initiatives, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Atlantic Canada strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by blood cancers in the region.

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.