Social & Community Services Organizations in Halifax

We rely on volunteers to get food onto the tables of our clients in the peninsula, Halifax area. How much time you can spare for this valuable work depends on you. There are also special projects and fundraisers we hold that may be more suitable for individuals who can't commit on a weekly basis but have times through the year for short time periods. For additional information call or visit our website.

We provide community-focused public library services via our network of 14 library locations in Halifax.

Halifax Regional CAP Association (HRCAP) is a non-profit organization comprised of staff, board members, volunteers, and student interns who collectively unify and provide a network of local CAP (Community Access Program) sites across Halifax Regional Municipality. The mandate of HRCAP is to provide all members of the community with access and exposure to technology, and to deliver innovative and exciting programs that help bridge the “digital divide.” By connecting people to technology, training and opportunities which open doors for growth and development, HRCAP advances economic, social and cultural priorities through technology and innovation, helping to build strong, sharing, cooperative, and competitive communities.

We are a non-profit community organization, governed by military family members, that works in partnership with military families, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and Military Family Services (MFS) to deliver programs and services to children, youth, adults and families.

We provide access to tools on site, the space to use them, and some advice about the tools and projects from our volunteers. We are a team that assists people learn, build and grow while getting their #sawdusttherapy  

Welcome to Happy at Home Halifax, ​We are always seeking individuals who have a heart for seniors and want to make an impact in their community! Read below about the programs we offer and click "Apply now" to fill out a volunteer application form! ​We offer a weekly meal delivery service free of charge to seniors who find it challenging to cook a well-balanced meal for a variety of reasons. We know healthy food positively impacts our ability to function at our best. Our meals are delivered frozen so they can be used whenever the recipient needs it. A meal contains a main dish, roll, and a dessert. While a recipient is on this service, we try to find a long-term solution for them to receive healthy meals more than once a week. ​Delivery of prepaid grocery or pharmacy items is available. Our team of volunteers will pickup prepaid grocery and prescription orders and bring these items right to your door.  At times, mobility, weather, and health issues can make it difficult to pickup these needed items and we are here to help. ​Our Home Maintenance program offers free labour to complete small tasks such as installing doorknobs, toilet paper holders, hanging pictures or mirrors, assembling furniture etc. These smaller jobs can make a house much more comfortable for seniors to live in and feel more like home. ​​Kind regards, Happy at Home Halifax Team

The Human Connection Club is a Halifax-based community initiative dedicated to creating warm, inclusive spaces where people can feel seen, valued, and connected. Through creative social events, reflective activities, and meaningful conversations, we bring people together in a world where loneliness is common and genuine connection is rare. Our mission is to reduce isolation, foster belonging, and build a kinder, more compassionate community. We host gatherings such as paint nights, book exchange, meditation and more,  always rooted in authenticity and human connection.

ABOUT IECC IECC is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2013 and incorporated under laws of Canada. We offer to newcomers to Canada and other members of immigrant’s community, suitable employment and settlement programs that include career development and job skills trainings, job Interview preparation, language training, referral to other resources available in the community, foreign academic credentials translation and assessment, trade and occupations ISO certification training and employment counselling. IECC also provides opportunity to new immigrants to access the computer resources and Internet connection to conduct their job searches, to enroll to online courses and to connect with potential employers for interview or any job-related online meetings. IECC is implementing all its programs in Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Alberta.  New locations will be opened in Ontario, Winnipeg and Regina before December 31, 2020. IECC has a new volunteer program to help newcomers to gain Canadian work experience and to settle in their new environments. IECC MISSION STATEMENT ·         Advocate the well-being of newcomers to Canada and members of immigrant’s community. ·         Foster their full participation to the Canadian economy and help them to become financially self-sufficient. ·         Promote integration of new immigrants into Canadian labor market. ·         Encourage diversity, inclusion and respect of employment equity in Canadian workplace without discrimination. ·         Deliver programs and activities that stimulate multiculturalism and eradicate racism in Canadian workplace place and educational facilities. ·         Seek funding from government and/or other sources for the implementation of the aforementioned programs and community services. IECC CORE VALUES ·         At IECC, we believe that every new permanent resident of Canada or work permit holder has fundamental right to work and to free choice of employment. ·         We believe that every new permanent resident of Canada or work permit holder has the right to just and to protection against unemployment. ·         We believe every new permanent resident of Canada or work permit holder has the right to equal pay for equal work without any discrimination. ·         We also believe that every new permanent resident of Canada has the right to live or seek work anywhere in Canada.

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.

Intersectionality is a platform dedicated to supporting minorities and empowering local projects that advocate for the beauty of our varied identities. We stand at the cross point where different social, cultural, and personal identities meet, interact, and enrich each other. Our mission is to acknowledge, understand, and champion the individuality that each person brings to the table. We focus on unity in diversity, building strength in our shared experiences, and embracing the dynamic tapestry of cultures, genders, ethnicities, and beliefs that make up Canada. We're here to create safe spaces, foster conversations, and stimulate action. We believe in the power of local initiatives and we dedicate ourselves to uplifting voices that have often been unheard. Our work is to bring light to stories that matter, and to encourage compassion, understanding, and equality. Here at Intersectionality, we're not just fundraising. We're a community, a movement, a call to action. Join us as we stand for diversity, inclusion, and unity. Because together, we can make a difference. Discover our mission, our projects, our impact and learn how you can contribute to this vital cause. Welcome to Intersectionality - uniting differences, building strength, and embracing diversity. Together, let's share and promote perspectives.

The Junior League of Halifax is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Halifax reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.