Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

Nocturne: Art at Night is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax between 6pm-midnight. It is an annual event that showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax and engages audiences with contemporary art throughout the city. Nocturne is designed and planned by volunteers to support and promote artists, galleries and art organizations, we aim to enrich the cultural, social, and economic vitality of our community by transforming art’s place in the city. One of the best ways to support the festival is to come out and lend a hand! Depending on your interest, you’ll get opportunities to interact with artists, board members and the general public. We need festival assistants and guides in different areas to help us with on the night of!

Nocturne: Art at Night is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax between 6 p.m.-midnight. The completely free annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax. Nocturne, designed and planned by volunteers, is an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Halifax in a whole new light.

he 10th North American Indigenous Games will host competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023 will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3,000 volunteers.

The 10th North American Indigenous Games will host competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2023 will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3,000 volunteers.

About NECHC The North End Community Health Centre (NECHC) was established in 1971 in response to an absence of primary health care and other health services in Halifax’s North End. Located on Gottingen Street, we are in the heart of a unique and culturally diverse community. Today, governed by a board of directors, the NECHC is viewed by area residents as a “beacon of hope” in the community. Much more than a Primary Care Clinic, the NECHC has expanded in response to unmet needs of community members and is highly-valued by its patients and clients and their families. NECHC provides services to those living on the margins of society, through MOSH, Housing First and a wide range of community outreach initiatives. Vision Strong community - healthy people. Mission We support health and well-being in our community through quality primary health care, education and advocacy in an environment in which people are treated with respect and dignity and there is equitable access to services and programs. Values Respect. Community. Compassion. Excellence. Innovation.

The North Woodside Community Association is a volunteer-led, charitable, non-profit organization that exists to serve the residents of North Woodside and the surrounding community. The mission of the North Woodside Community Association is to aid in focusing the energy and skills of citizens in building a stronger community in which to live, work and play. Specifically, the Association focuses on: Providing a meeting place for people to discuss and take action on issues of common concern and interest Encouraging the development of social, recreational and educational opportunities Hosting special events that promote meaningful interaction among residents The Association will express, in its actions, its commitment to community accountability, fiscal responsibility, accessibility and diversity.  

The Northern Lights Lantern Festival Society exists to create a community-planned, environmentally friendly, intergenerational, culturally diverse, accessible event that celebrates and enhances the profile and image of the North End of Halifax. Each August, the society organized the Northern Lights Lantern Festival

Our Vision People living life to the fullest, flourishing in a community of belonging, dignity and choice. Our Mission As a leader in continuing care, we build meaningful relationships with our clients everyday and make a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Northwood began in 1962 as a social movement in response to the plight of seniors living alone in Halifax. What emerged was a shared belief that people, committed to an ideal, could make a difference in the world. Since its inception, Northwood has become a powerful voice for seniors in Nova Scotia, demanding a new approach to aging in place. Today, we are the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada, but what does this mean for you? It means that Northwood is a place of “firsts.” When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people, not on profit margins. We have led the way for over 55 years as Nova Scotia’s dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. We are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love!

Northwood Bedford is a not-for-profit continuing care organization and is home to more than 150 residents.

At Nourish, we are on a mission to inspire every child in Nova Scotia to eat, enjoy, and value food that fuels healthier people and a healthier environment. From growing school food programs and developing resources, to engaging producers and influencing policy, we are activating our champions through awareness, education and advocacy. Everyone in Nova Scotia deserves a healthy future. Empowering young people to choose healthy food for themselves and the environment is key. Join us in supporting youth who are igniting this change.

The Nova Multifest Society was established to support and celebrate our province’s rich tapestry of culture and diversity. Drawing inspiration from prominent Canadians, and building on Canada’s vision to be a progressive multicultural nation, our goal is to bring communities together by supporting diversity, inclusion, tolerance and positivity. Alderney Landing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is home to our annual Multifest celebration, an energetic festival of culture and diversity.  The Festival includes representation from Nova Scotia’s many cultures in the form of music, art, displays and lots of delicacies native to each culture. As a society we want to support diversity in communities throughout the province.  We offer our experience and support to communities looking to establish a multicultural festival in their city or town. By understanding and appreciation our cultural diversity we grow together as a province, opening doors for future generations.