Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

Parkinson Society Nova Scotia is the voice of Parkinson's, their caregivers, and families. Our purpose is to ease the burden  through education, advocacy liaising with medical practitioners, health care providers, those engaged in research, and support,

The Do it for Dads Walk Run 5KM is a fun, family-friendly event, hosted on Father’s Day, that raises awareness and funds for the leading cancer affecting Canadian men and the families that love them.

Registration: $35 or fundraise $125 and waive your registration fee. Your donor dollars are having an impact on research that has the greatest potential to improve prostate cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment to ensure a better quality of life for survivors.

Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of the disease through research, education support and awareness.

Our goals are twofold – to fund research that will uncover better diagnostic and treatment options and to provide comprehensive support services for those living with prostate cancer.

In 1994 Ron Evason founded the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Canada. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1993, he realized that there was little, if any, high caliber research being done for the disease. The Foundation’s mission was to support research into the cause, cure, and prevention of prostate cancer.

The Foundation worked tirelessly with professionals and organizations to advance the prostate cancer cause. A 1997 National Prostate Cancer Forum brought together 150 stakeholders to develop direction for future research, communication, and advocacy activities. The Foundation continued to move forward on forum recommendations by participating in the Prostate Cancer Alliance of Canada.

In July 1999, the Foundation merged with the Canadian Prostate Cancer Research Fund, to become the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada. Since then, the Foundation has become one of Canada's foremost organizations dedicated solely to raising funds for research to eliminate prostate cancer.

In May 2009, after ten years of successful fundraising and research efforts, the Foundation re-branded itself from the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada to Prostate Cancer Canada.

VISION

Prostate Cancer Canada’s vision is to be a global leader in the fight against prostate cancer, earning the enthusiasm and support of Canadians through integrity, compassion, and innovation.

MISSION

Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.


What you should know

Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of this disease through research, education, support and awareness.


The threat of prostate cancer for men is far greater than is commonly known. During his lifetime, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with the disease, and this is expected to rise to 1 in 4 within a decade.


We believe that to win this battle, a focused national approach in the fight against prostate cancer is needed.


In areas such as support, prevention and early detection, we will involve men, women and young people, making them all more aware of the impact of this disease.


Our logo is a symbol of hope – that we know we will achieve the goal of eliminating prostate cancer, and a symbol of unity – that we can only achieve this when working together.

<h2>Inspiring generosity to advance health care at the QEII.</h2>
With financial support from all levels of the community, the QEII Foundation helps fund new technologies, medical research, innovation and professional education that contribute to life-changing moments experienced every day by patients and their loved ones at the QEII. Inspired by the patient stories and the passion shown by the QEII's health care teams, the QEII Foundation staff and Board of Trustees continue to achieve 100% participation in giving. By working together with people who share a vision of better health, the Foundation strengthens care delivered at the QEII, improving the health and lives of Atlantic Canadians.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre is recruiting volunteers for 1-3 hours a week for a minimum of six months for a variety of programs that enhance the lives of patients and Veterans.Your skills, interests and talents will be put to good use. Please contact Volunteer Services at 902-473-5420 or visit our website at http://www.nshealth.ca/get-involved/volunteering.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre is the largest teaching hospital and adult academic health sciences centre in Atlantic Canada and is made up of 10 buildings. There are 1200 volunteers who contribute to the delivery of high quality health care by enriching the lives of patients, Veterans and families in over 300 volunteer programs. These programs include a wide range of experiences that provide varying levels of contact with patients.

The<strong> QEII Foundation </strong>raises funds for the benefit of the QEII Health Sciences Centre to support patient care, research and education.

<b>Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal</b> is the largest cycling fundraising event in Atlantic Canada. Participants, inclusive to veteran cyclists, recreational and rookie riders, ride their choice of distance options via the Rum Runners Trail or by the road.

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) Atlantic helps families with ill or injured children stay together and near the medical care they need.

Our programs include Ronald McDonald House®, a “home away from home” for out-of-town families with sick children, and two Ronald McDonald Family Room® Programs, offering an oasis of calm and support inside the hospital.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlantic is a non-profit organization. We depend upon charitable donations and volunteer support from many individuals, corporations and foundations to fulfill our mission. We receive no operational funding from the government.

Saint Vincent's is a 149 bed accredited nursing home close to the universities, hospitals and downtown. We have adopted the Resident and Family Centered Care approach that puts the resident and family members at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our heritage that we have established since the home was built in 1966.

The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia works to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, influencing public policy, and encouraging research.

Scleroderma is a rare auto-immune disease that may cause hardening and tightening of the skin as well as damage to internal organs. Our organization seeks to increase awareness of the disease as well as to support those living with scleroderma in our region.

Self-Help Connection is a registered charity that provides mental health services through support and education.