Social & Community Services Organizations in Halifax

Second Harvest is the largest food rescue organization in Canada and global thought leader on food recovery. We work across the supply chain from farm to retail to capture surplus food before it ends up in the landfill which negatively impacts our environment. Last year, we recovered more than 22.3 million pounds of nutritious, unsold food — focusing on protein, dairy and produce — we rescued before it became waste and redistributed to a broad network of 2,300 social service organizations. Supported by hundreds of corporations, foundations, and the community at large, we rescue and redistribute enough food to provide over 62,000 meals a day in Canada. Since 1985 we have rescued and delivered more than 177 million pounds of food, preventing over 75 million pounds of greenhouse gas equivalents from entering our atmosphere. VISION: No Waste. No Hunger.

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence. Established in July 2019, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia (SMNS) is made up of a growing team of dedicated volunteers helping to ensure an immediate and lasting impact on survivors in the province. With headquarters in the Halifax Regional Municipality and two rural extensions in the Annapolis Valley and the South Shore, SMNS offers our services to over 60% of the Nova Scotian population.

Shelter Nova Scotia is passionate about ending homelessness one person at a time. We help people transition from crisis to community. To this end, we operate 5 facilities in HRM providing over 44,000 bed nights per year to men and women with young children who otherwise have nowhere to turn. Each year we care for 1500 people. 17% of our clients are between the ages of 16-24. We offer far more than shelter; utilizing client and housing support workers in tandem with mental health and addiction services we help people find sustainable independent living. www.shelternovascotia.com

In collaboration with private, corporate and government stakeholders, the goal of the Society of Atlantic Heroes is the establishment of a Supportive Housing and Healing  facility which will cater to veterans, first responders and their families who are experiencing serious personal challenges associated with Operational Stress Injuries (OSI), including PTSD and addicitions.

Established in 1980 as the Dartmouth Work Activity Society, now known as Solutions Learning Centre provides free employment training in three in-demand employment areas: Food Services Commercial Cleaning Computer Skills SLC offers a safe, inclusive space for participants to learn essential skills, employability skills, fundamental skills, on top of their technical training areas. What else do we offer? Free Certifications Biweekly Allowance High quality work placements with supportive employers (we have a high success rate of hiring!) Safe, inclusive, supportive learning and training

It’s a home for the homeless in Halifax. It’s hope for the hopeless. It’s food for the stomach and food for the soul. It’s friendship for the lonely. It’s Souls Harbour RESCUE Mission. Souls Harbour RESCUES people from poverty, addiction and despair, by offering emergency help, such as food and clothing, life-changing programs, and the Gospel Message. If you haven’t a friend in the world, you can find one here, where we strive to offer welcome, hope, and dignity to each of our guests. “Because You stand up for the poor and weak, You comfort and empower them in their distress, Giving them safe harbour and cool shade when it’s hot; You shelter them from their oppressors’ blows as a strong wall holds back the driving rain.” – Isaiah 25:4

Special Olympics Sackville-Bedford is dedicated to enriching the lives of persons with an intellectual disability – through sport. We are a not-for-profit, grassroots organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Spencer House is a unique program and community drop-in centre for older adults, located in the heart of historic Schmidtville, near the corner of Morris and Queen Streets. We offer programs and services to bring seniors together, reduce isolation and help them remain involved and living independently in their community for longer.

The Spencer House Seniors Community Centre is for seniors over 50. The Centre's goal is to provide the services and programs which enable older adults to live independently, contribute to their community and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The Centre is open Monday to Friday and offers a hot meal and various programs for seniors. Our History Spencer House Seniors’ Centre was officially opened on June 23, 1983 by its two founding members Doreen Fraser and Ida Zifkin. Our centre is named after the late Lady Diana Spencer. After a visit by Prince Charles and Princess Diana to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1983, it was decided that the new organization would be named after the Princess in tribute to the Royal Visit and to express the admiration and affection of the seniors towards the Princess. The seniors wrote to Earl Spencer, Diana’s father, and received permission to use the family name for the new centre. Our Vision Our goal is to provide the services and programs which enable older adults to live independently, contribute to their community and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Stepping Stone is a charitable organization that provides services and support to current and former sex workers, people at risk of entering the sex trade, and people who identify as being trafficked.

Sunday Assembly is a godless congregation that gathers once a month to celebrate life. We are currently meeting on the 4th Sunday of the month at the Halifax Central Public Library. Our motto is: Live Better, Help Often, Wonder More. The Assemblies consist of speakers from the community and singing popular songs together with coffee and cookies afterward.

Support Services Group is a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities and supports them live independently in the community, providing the necessary supports to enable independence and freedom of choice. We support around 200 members in Nova Scotia(Metro, South Shore, Annapolis Valley) and their families and we work together to fulfill their goals and help them live their good life in the community.