Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

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 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 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.

Indigo Girls Group is a registered non-profit organization that is built for cis and trans women and non-binary folx who are comfortable in spaces that centres the experiences of women. Through diverse mediums, we aim to educate and create safe, non-judgmental discussions surrounding current societal themes for self-identifying girls to equip them with tools to become change-makers in life.