Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

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.

At the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education (NSCECE), passionate and dedicated students, faculty, and staff work to advance the field of early childhood education. Established as the first Atlantic Canadian training program in early childhood education, the NSCECE is a leader in the early years community. With a downtown campus and three child care centre lab schools, the NSCECE practices what we teach, creating a nurturing environment where learners reach their full potential.

We certify fitness instructors and personal trainers.

Pathways to Education Spryfield reduces poverty and its effects by lowering the drop out rate among high school students from economically disadvantaged communities. Pathways works to increase high school graduation rates and help youth pursue post-secondary education and/or find meaningful employment.

Pathways to Education is hosted through Chebucto Connections.

An inspiring musical for youth, by youth. project ARC (Action Responsibility Choice) tours schools in Nova Scotia educating about human rights & responsibilities.

Dalhousie University has two research ethics boards that are responsible to review the ethical acceptability of research involving humans conducted by University faculty, students and others: the Health Sciences Research Ethics Board and the Social Sciences Research Ethics Board.

Ripple Foundation is a charitable organization that aims to empower the next generation of leaders by fostering creativity and cultivating a passion for reading and writing in youth across Canada. By advocating for creativity and education in youth through our specially developed literacy programs, we are teaching Canadian youth the benefits of creativity in their current and future lives, helping to shape the leaders of tomorrow. Learn more at: https://www.ripplefoundation.ca

The Saint Mary's University Human Research Ethics Board reviews and provides clearance for <a href="https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/tcps2-eptc2_2022_glossary-glossaire.html#r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">research</a> involving human participants under the jurisdiction of Saint Mary's University and <a href="https://nscad.ca/">NSCAD University</a> as well as serves as the appeals Board for <a href="http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/research/researchethics/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mount Saint Vincent University</a>; as determined by the federal<strong> </strong><a href="https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/policy-politique_tcps2-eptc2_2022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, (TCPS 2, 2022).</a>

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Start2Finish’s mission is to break the cycle of child poverty by providing ongoing educational support to Canada’s at risk children throughout their school years, nurturing mind, body and social health so they are empowered to succeed and become role models for change.
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The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is an innovative after-school program that effectively addresses the need for enhanced physical activity, literacy, and mentorship. The program targets elementary school aged children, grades 1-6, operating directly within schools once per week for 2 hours, from October to May.

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Survoler Foundation is a non-profit organization to help out students in their time of need. To address the issues of students and help them out.

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TeamUP Science is excited to bring you an all-new virtual event series for junior high students! The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge (C3) is a series of six 48-hour challenges that students in grades 6-9 located anywhere in Canada can complete alone or with a partner in the comfort of their own homes. C3 aims to provide youth from rural or underprivileged communities with academic enrichment opportunities that they would not otherwise have access to. C3 aims to create an international community of youth united in their passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

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<p class="font_8">Our mission is to cultivate scientific imagination, curiosity, and leadership abilities of youths, especially Inner City, Rural, and Indigenous populations in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) by providing hands-on learning, mentorship, and networking.</p>

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