Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

<h1><strong>OUR VISION</strong></h1>
We envision a diverse community where people have the resources they need to be healthy and well
<h1><strong>OUR MISSION</strong></h1>
To combat the causes and effects of poverty by providing the community with programming, resources and advocacy to help people achieve well being
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<span lang="EN-US">Our areas of focus include providing food security through a food bank and breakfast program, one-to-one support using a trauma-informed practice under a Social Worker. We also provide laundry services for unhoused folks, a free tax clinic for those with low annual incomes, and advocate for those experiencing poverty and homelessness in the Halifax Regional Municipality.</span>

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<h2><strong>Our Values</strong></h2>
We are committed to:
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<li>Welcoming - Being open and welcoming, providing a safe space for anyone seeking support</li>
<li>Caring Attitude - Reaching out to those in need, offering support through our programming</li>
<li>Dignity & Respect - Treating everyone with dignity and respect, the way we would all wish to be treated</li>
<li>Affirming & Inclusive - Diversity and inclusion in all our programs, helping to improve the quality of life for people in need no matter what</li>
<li>Collaborative & Community Focused - Relationships and partnerships with people and organizations to enable a strong synergy</li>
<li>Trauma Informed & Harm Reductive – using a trauma informed lens in our work with clients</li>
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<h2><strong>Our History</strong></h2>
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<span lang="EN-US">In the 1860's the 'Edward Jost Mission' was established in the North End of Halifax; it subsequently became 'The City Mission'. After moving through several sites ebbs and flows of activity, the work of the Mission was taken up by the congregation of Brunswick Street United Church in 1929. The City Mission offered support including childcare, food, clothing, and employment help.</span>

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Over time, the work of the Mission grew to be too much for one congregation to carry out and in 2005, the Halifax Presbytery of The United Church of Canada approved the trial formation of a separate entity: Brunswick Street Mission. The trial was deemed a success and permanent arrangements were made in 2009.

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Our mission remains as it did over 150 years ago: working to meet the needs of those experiencing poverty in Halifax.

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Bryony House is a 24 bed shelter that provides a safe housing and support services for women with, or without children who have been impacted by intimate partner abuse. Each year, approximately 470 women and children stay with us and 2,500 distress calls are answered. Our dedicated counsellors are there to answer the 24-hour distress line, provide individual/group supportive counselling, public education, advocacy and referrals. An important part of our work is to break the cycle of abuse. Women who contact us come from many walks of life, socio-economic classes and cultural backgrounds. What they have in common is that they are in, or are fleeing, an abusive intimate relationship.

BullyingCanada Founded in 2006 we are Canada's premier anti-bullying national organization. Our team of more than 350 highly trained volunteers  respond 7 days a week, 24 hours by phone or text. BullyingCanada supplies support and intervention to prevent and stop bullying. We give bullied kids a brighter future.

Celebrating 100 years in 2018, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today.

We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast.

At CNIB Guide Dogs, we raise, train and match dogs with Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. We also raise our voices to ensure people with sight loss have opportunities to live, work and play without barriers.

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Camp Courage is an empowering, life changing, award winning, one of a kind, free camp for young women. It is a registered charity that introduces women aged 15-19 to careers as first responders. Camp Courage provides information, inspiration and education, as well as, opportunities to experience the physical demands placed on a police officer, firefighter and paramedic. The ultimate goal is that the young women leave with a sense of empowerment and increased confidence to believe that they can achieve any goal, career or dream that they desire.

The camp is 100% free. The selection process includes writing an essay on how to improve someone else’s life that is less fortunate or on how to improve their community. Instead of paying cash, the young lady must do what she described in her essay.

More information can be found at www.campcourage.ca including promotional videos, testimonials, wall of fame success stories and much more.

Camp Kidston, established in 1964 by the Halifax Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, is a year-round facility located on Long Lake. The facility is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been offering summer camps for children aged 6-17 since 1966. Situated on over 500 acres of woods and water in the northeast corner of Halifax Regional Municipality, it is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life!

Our summer camps include:
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<li>Lakeside supervised swimming and water activities</li>
<li>Canoeing</li>
<li>Campfires</li>
<li>Outtrips</li>
<li>Sports and Games</li>
<li>Arts and Crafts</li>
<li>Christian Development Program</li>
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To maintain the highest camping standards, Camp Kidston is accredited by both the United Church of Canada and the Camping Association of Nova Scotia. All our summer staff are hired by the Board of Directors and undergo thorough screening and training to ensure our campers have the best camping experience possible!

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge (C3) is a national online competition aimed to encourage students in grades six through twelve to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems involving science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Our Mission Statements
The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge was founded on the following 2 Mission Statements:

#1: Universal Accessibility
C3 aims to provide youth from rural or underprivileged communities with academic enrichment opportunities that they would not otherwise have access to.

#2: Global Connection
C3 aims to create an international community of youth united in their passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

<h2><strong>Our Legacy</strong></h2>
<p>The Canada Games Centre was built as the legacy of the 2011 Winter Canada Games. In February of 2011, the Centre hosted the badminton, syncronised swimming and artistic gymnastics events.</p>
<p>The Canada Games Centre is now a community recreation centre open to the public. We’re a privately operated facility run by a non-profit society that seeks to promote fitness and wellness in our community. The Centre runs recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and much more.</p>
<h2><strong>Our History</strong></h2>
<p>As one of the showcase venues for the 2011 Canada Winter Games, the Canada Games Centre is a vibrant and lasting legacy of this National event. Today, it’s Halifax’s newest fitness, aquatic, & recreation facility, established to integrate both the need for high performance sport & athlete development, while promoting recreation and wellness within our community.</p>
<h2><strong>Our Mission</strong></h2>
<p>The Canada Games Centre is committed to the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles for our community.</p>
<p>We will provide opportunities and access for sport and recreation at all levels.</p>
<p>Driven by our passion, leadership and teamwork, we strive for innovative programming and exceptional guest experiences.</p>

The Canadian Association for Girls In Science (CAGIS) is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM club for girls, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth aged 7-16. This award-winning club, founded in 1992, supports interest in Science, Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with virtual programming and local clubs that visit labs, workshops, and field sites to meet mentors and do fun, hands-on activities.

Canadian Blood Services manages the national supply of blood, blood products and stem cells, and related services for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). We also lead an integrated, interprovincial system for organ donation and transplantation for all of Canada.