Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

The Human Connection Club is a Halifax-based community initiative dedicated to creating warm, inclusive spaces where people can feel seen, valued, and connected. Through creative social events, reflective activities, and meaningful conversations, we bring people together in a world where loneliness is common and genuine connection is rare. Our mission is to reduce isolation, foster belonging, and build a kinder, more compassionate community. We host gatherings such as paint nights, book exchange, meditation and more,  always rooted in authenticity and human connection.

ABOUT IECC IECC is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2013 and incorporated under laws of Canada. We offer to newcomers to Canada and other members of immigrant’s community, suitable employment and settlement programs that include career development and job skills trainings, job Interview preparation, language training, referral to other resources available in the community, foreign academic credentials translation and assessment, trade and occupations ISO certification training and employment counselling. IECC also provides opportunity to new immigrants to access the computer resources and Internet connection to conduct their job searches, to enroll to online courses and to connect with potential employers for interview or any job-related online meetings. IECC is implementing all its programs in Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Alberta.  New locations will be opened in Ontario, Winnipeg and Regina before December 31, 2020. IECC has a new volunteer program to help newcomers to gain Canadian work experience and to settle in their new environments. IECC MISSION STATEMENT ·         Advocate the well-being of newcomers to Canada and members of immigrant’s community. ·         Foster their full participation to the Canadian economy and help them to become financially self-sufficient. ·         Promote integration of new immigrants into Canadian labor market. ·         Encourage diversity, inclusion and respect of employment equity in Canadian workplace without discrimination. ·         Deliver programs and activities that stimulate multiculturalism and eradicate racism in Canadian workplace place and educational facilities. ·         Seek funding from government and/or other sources for the implementation of the aforementioned programs and community services. IECC CORE VALUES ·         At IECC, we believe that every new permanent resident of Canada or work permit holder has fundamental right to work and to free choice of employment. ·         We believe that every new permanent resident of Canada or work permit holder has the right to just and to protection against unemployment. ·         We believe every new permanent resident of Canada or work permit holder has the right to equal pay for equal work without any discrimination. ·         We also believe that every new permanent resident of Canada has the right to live or seek work anywhere in Canada.

ISANS recognizes the key role of immigrants in Canadian society. We work with newcomers to help them build a future in Canada. We provide a wide range of services to immigrants, from refugee resettlement to professional programs, from family counselling to English in the Workplace. Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia was created by the merger of Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA) and Halifax Immigrant Learning Centre (HILC) - together we have a combined experience of over fifty years serving immigrants in Nova Scotia. We are the largest immigrant-serving agency in Atlantic Canada with over 270 staff members from more than 64 countries. We offer services in an inclusive manner, respectful of, and sensitive to, diversity. We make partnership, professionalism and accountability a priority in every aspect of our work.

For over 70 years, the IWK Auxiliary has been raising money for patient comfort items and programs within the IWK Health Centre. What does this mean? Here are just a few of the amazing ways the Auxiliary has provided essential and often groundbreaking help to the IWK’s children, youth and families, and the staff who care for them: Funds the operational budget of the IWK Family Library which provides reliable health information to parents; it is a pleasant family space with Internet access Financially supports the IWK Rehabiliative Equipment Loan program which lends adaptive equipment to children with special needs so that they can be active Purchases movies, games and consoles, books and TVs for floors throughout the IWK Health Centre; toys for Child Life specialists to give to patients on birthdays Has provided funding to many innovative IWK programs to help children/youth: Read to Me (books for newborn babies); Music Therapy; the Playgarden and more! The Auxiliary annually brings the IWK community together with our Kermesse fundraising  fair held in May. This event raises funds for IWK patient care items and programs — all while giving IWK families and the public a really fun experience. We especially need volunteers every year to set up and take down tables at our Kermesse Flea Market, and to run children's games.  Please help! The IWK Health Centre is a children's, youth & women's hospital for all the Maritime provinces.

The IWK Health Centre is a hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia that provides care to women, children, and youth from throughout Atlantic Canada and beyond.

The IWK Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support IWK Health—the largest pediatric hospital and trauma centre in Atlantic Canada. IWK Health is also one of only two health centres in Canada that cares for both women and children. As the primary fundraising partner with IWK Health, we want to ensure Maritime women, children, and families needing the advanced and specialized care of IWK Health have access to the highest level of care possible. The funds raised through the generosity of our donor community help fund the IWK’s areas of greatest need, including purchasing new and advanced medical equipment, funding leading-edge research, and upgrading care spaces and technology.

ImmUnity Canada is a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides a community for people and families impacted by primary immunodeficiency (where part of the immune system is missing or does not function properly). We advocate for education, research, and support for PI patients. Together, we can give all Canadians with PI access to the resources they need to thrive. ImmUnity Canada was founded in 1997 as the Canadian Immunodeficiency Patient Organization. We changed our name in 2022 to better reflect the work we do today! We have a staff of 4 people, and hence, volunteers are vital to helping us fulfil out mission - to empower people with PI to live well.

ISANS is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to immigrants who are in or are destined for communities across Nova Scotia. By offering comprehensive programs and supports, as well as a dedicated and caring team, we help immigrants build a promising future here. As the front door to many of Nova Scotia’s immigrants, our goal is to create a community where all can belong and grow, in turn building a stronger Nova Scotia and Canada for all.

The vision of ISANS is a community where all can belong and grow. ISANS is a leading community organization that welcomes immigrants to Nova Scotia. Working in partnership, we offer services & create opportunities to help immigrants to participate fully in Canadian life.

Immigration Francophone Nouvelle-Écosse poursuit les objectifs suivants: Accroitre et retenir le nombre de nouveaux arrivants d’expression française qui s’établissent en Nouvelle-Écosse, Favoriser l’intégration de ces nouveaux arrivants dans la province, et plus spécifiquement au sein de la communauté acadienne et francophone, Accroître la capacité d’accueil et d’intégration des communautés acadiennes et francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse. En tant que projet communautaire, et pour atteindre les objectifs visés, plusieurs organismes clés de la communauté se sont réunis sous un comité directeur afin de développer un plan d’action pour l’évolution du dossier de l’immigration francophone en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Independent Living provides persons with disabilities control and choice within the community. Independent Living is a movement that enables persons with disabilities to remove social and environmental barriers through a variety of programs, services, and events.

Founded in 1992, ILNS is a registered charity supporting persons with disabilities through programs and services that promote Independent Living (IL). It is managed by a Board of Directors, most of whom have disabilities themselves. ILNS runs the only Independent Living Resource Centre in Nova Scotia and is one of the 25 IL organizations across Canada.