Other Nonprofit Organizations in Halifax

Immigration Francophone Nouvelle-Écosse poursuit les objectifs suivants: Accroitre et retenir le nombre de nouveaux arrivants d’expression française qui s’établissent en Nouvelle-Écosse, Favoriser l’intégration de ces nouveaux arrivants dans la province, et plus spécifiquement au sein de la communauté acadienne et francophone, Accroître la capacité d’accueil et d’intégration des communautés acadiennes et francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse. En tant que projet communautaire, et pour atteindre les objectifs visés, plusieurs organismes clés de la communauté se sont réunis sous un comité directeur afin de développer un plan d’action pour l’évolution du dossier de l’immigration francophone en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French. The challenges facing young people in Canada have grown more complex, and youth need access to the supports that are most relevant to them. To achieve our vision, it’s critical that we meet these challenges — and quickly. Kids Help Phone has been accredited since 2013 by Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for excellence in the charitable sector in five key areas: - financial accountability and transparency - fundraising - staff management - volunteer involvement - board governance Kids Help Phone has a pioneering history of creating innovative supports for critical issues young people face. We began in 1989 as a unique telephone counselling service, launched to provide free, accessible support to any young person reaching out from coast to coast to coast. Our focus was supporting young people experiencing abuse, but almost immediately, young people let us know they needed more from the service than one focus and one way to reach us. For over 30 years, we’ve evolved our response and offerings. We concentrate on staying relevant to youth, recognizing the complexity of issues they face, and we help to ensure our professional counsellors and volunteer crisis responders are ready to address young people’s continuum of emotional and mental health needs, from crisis situations to the everyday concerns of growing up.

Our club falls under the Kin Canada umbrella. We are a not for profit organization (you may have heard of our local Kinsmen Clubs) who raises funds through projects and fundraisers and inturn gives it back to the community through donations request. We have been a major supporter of Multiple Sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, the IWK amongst many, many more. We have been doing this nationally since 1920. Our club has been in existence since 1963 and just celebrated our 60th anniversary. Our motto is "Serving the Community's Greatest Need".

Our club falls under the Kin Canada umbrella. We are a not for profit organization who raises funds through projects and fundraisers and in turn gives it back to the community through donations request. We have been a major supporter of Multiple Sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, the IWK amongst many, many more. We have been doing this nationally for 94 years. Our club has been in existence since 1961. Our motto is "Serving the Community's Greatest Need"The Kinsmen Club of Sackville has been "Serving the Community's Greatest Need" since 1961.The club members come from all walks of life but share a common dedication to helping those in need in our community. The Association of Kinsmen Clubs is a uniquely Canadian creation. Its founder, Hal Rogers [1899-1994], was a distinguished veteran of World War I and successful Ontario businessman. He looked beyond the confines of his entrepreneurial office walls in 1920 to establish a new service club whereby other members of his town could give back to the citizens less fortunate than themselves. That service took on international participation with his steerage of the Kinsmen clubs to support Britain during the 1939-45 War, and reconstruction for Britain in the aftermath of the conflict. For his positive efforts Hal Rogers was awarded the honour of Officer of the British Empire [1948], and received further recognition for his contributions to Canada with membership in the Order of Canada [1980]. His was an imposing model to follow. Kinsmen throughout Canada well understood that it was not the size of an endeavour which mattered. The heart of the Kinsmen movement is fellowship and the will to act in service for others. The Kinsmen Club of Sackville [as it was renamed in 1967] continues to realize the value of the founding ideals of Hal Rogers. Service can be anything from picking up litter at the park next to the Kin Centre to fund raising for Cystic Fibrosis. No one member engages in work for self-promotion. Rather the Club seeks publicity to bring their efforts to the notice of other prospective members to ensure the continuity of service to the community.

Latispanica mission is the promotion of the Hispanic Latin culture, the celebration of diversity and integration in Nova Scotia. Latispanica is a non-profit organization based register in 2012. It is a cultural association organized by a group of dedicated volunteers members who share the mission and vision of Latispanica.

The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the economic advancement of the Acadian and Francophone community in Nova Scotia. Founded in 1999, it is the only provincial Francophone economic development organization in Nova Scotia. The CDÉNÉ delivers solutions to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, job seekers, economic immigrants and communities to ensure their economic success. The CDÉNÉ offers the following services to the Acadian and francophone community : employment assistance, community economic development, entrepreneurship, youth entrepreneurship, economic immigration and training. Please note that not all services are available in all regions of the province.

Lucasville Community Association is looking for volunteers to help paint a community recreation center inside. This should be a 1 day only if we have many hands. The start date of this project is December 12/2015 at 8:30 am. Thanks in Advance  

March of Dimes is a community-based rehabilitation and advocacy charity for people with physical disabilities. Our goal is to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities every day through a wide range of programs and services across the country. Since 1951, March of Dimes has been on the forefront of the disability movement in Canada. Every year, we provide programs and services to over 50,000 children and adults with disabilities.

The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) supports research to improve health across the Maritime Provinces. The MSSU focuses on research priorities of provincial governments and health authorities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Research teams also draw on MSSU as a resource to support studies that improve health care and inform health policy.

For more than 25 years, MediaEdge has launched, managed and produced market-leading, well-recognized, print and digital publishing, conference and trade show products within a variety of industry-specific sectors, positioning MediaEdge amongst the most respected organizations in this field.

Mission Thrift Store helps you save money and the planet by giving used goods a new life – redirecting them from landfills. Every purchase helps transform millions of lives in more than 40 countries by funding dozens of initiatives through our joint ministry with Bible League Canada.

We are thrilled to announce that once again, Halifax will have a multicultural event: The Mosaic Festival. Breaking the mould of past festivals, we are creating a unique celebration of our city’s diverse cultures – pairing a vibrant parade of music and dance with a waterfront party of concerts and vendors. With the support of Halifax Waterfront Development, Downtown Halifax Business Commission, Port Authority and Halifax Regional Municipality, plans are underway for the one-day event on Saturday, August 18. To make this event a success and fun for everyone, we are searching for a team of volunteers to help during the parade and waterfront party portions of the event. Overview of the event Starting with a parade along Lower Water Street, the family-friendly event will feature music and dance from around the world. We are inviting representatives from as many cultures as possible, giving them an opportunity to share their unique heritage. The parade will start at Pier 21 - symbolic of Halifax’s strong ties with welcoming newcomers. As the parade ends at Lower Water Street and Salter Street, the music will continue with a series of concerts, featuring musicians from various countries. Alongside the musical stage will be booths of vendors, giving these communities a chance to showcase and sell their crafts, food and art. How to Volunteer If you would like to volunteer, please email your resume to project3@mosaicfestival.ca with the following: Which portion of the event you’d like to volunteer: parade or waterfront festival Your age How much time you can spend with us Which culture you represent and any languages you speak Any relevant volunteer experience Thank you! Sincerely, Renee Horton, Communications & Marketing, Mosaic Festival Ifeanyi Emesih, Founder, My Halifax Experience, Mosaic Festival