Halifax Volunteer News
Teen’s death inspires community effort to get life-saving AEDs into schools
Excerpt:
“…The sudden death last fall of a 15-year-old athlete and volunteer firefighter from Lantz, N.S., has prompted fundraising efforts in his honour aimed at outfitting area schools with life-saving automated external defibrillators.
Braeden Bannister’s family still doesn’t know what exactly caused him to collapse and die following an evening hunting trip Nov. 1, but they suspect it was a cardiac arrest….”
Author: Elizabeth McMillan
Date of Article: January 4, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/automated-external-defibrillator-fundraiser-braeden-bannister-1.5413807
Frigid fundraiser in Halifax highlights need to improve supports for youth mental health
Excerpt:
“…The cold hard facts about youth mental illness were in the spotlight Saturday morning at Point Pleasant Park.
Dozens of hardy supporters of Jack.org plunged into the frigid Halifax Harbour after raising more than $10,000 for the organization’s national “Brainfreeze” polar bear dip campaign. It’s the first time the event has been held in Halifax. Some participants banded into teams with names such as the Cheetahs and Future Physicians….”
Author: John McPhee
Date of Article: November 30, 2019
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Website: https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/frigid-fundraiser-in-halifax-highlights-need-to-improve-supports-for-youth-mental-health-382654/
MADD Canada volunteers will be on Macdonald Bridge Thursday for Project Red Ribbon
Excerpt:
“…If you’re crossing the Macdonald Bridge Thursday, you may encounter a volunteer from MADD Canada.
The organization will be at the tolls from approximately 10:30 a.m. to noon for their Project Red Ribbon campaign….”
Author: Meghan Groff
Date of Article: November 27, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/madd-canada-volunteers-will-be-on-macdonald-bridge-thursday-for-project-red-ribbon-1885151
North American Indigenous Games looking for 3,000 volunteers in Halifax
Excerpt:
“…From July 12-18 2020 the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2020 will take place in Nova Scotia.
Since games are expected to bring over 5,250 athletes to the province over one week….”
Author: Victoria Walton
Date of Article: November 26, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/north-american-indigenous-games-looking-for-3000-volunteers-in-halifax-1884657
Volunteer collects blankets for residents of Halifax seniors home
Excerpt:
“…A Bedford, N.S., woman who collects blankets for residents of a Halifax seniors home is looking for more donations.
The year will be the third that Nicole Martelle has collected blankets to give to seniors at Northwood, a place where she works and volunteers….”
Author: Anjuli Patil
Date of Article: November 23, 2019
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/volunteer-looking-to-collect-blankets-for-northwood-1.5371081
Halifax woman collecting blankets for Northwood residents
Excerpt:
“…Christmas is a special time of year filled with family, friends, food and gifts.
For one Haligonian, her favourite part of the season is the giving.
For the past few years, Nicole Martelle has collected blankets to give to residents at Northwood continuing care facility….”
Author: Meghan Groff
Date of Article: November 21, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/halifax-woman-collecting-blankets-for-northwood-resdients-1873036
Six puppies raised in Halifax to graduate into CNIB guide dog program
Excerpt:
“…Twenty-five pups are a part of the 2019 class, including six that were raised right here in the Halifax area.
Halifax’s Yuko Imai participated in the program, raising Rhonda, who will now be partnered with Marie Claire Bilyk in London, Ontario….”
Author: Meghan Groff
Date of Article: November 21, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/six-puppies-raised-in-halifax-to-graduate-into-cnib-guide-dog-program-1874090
Halifax group that donates to shelters scrambling to meet demand
Excerpt:
“…A group that collects items for shelters in the Halifax area says it is “in desperate need” of men’s gloves and socks this year.
“It just seems like things have slowed down for us this year, especially with the men’s gloves, because unfortunately they are a bit of an expense,” said Faye Edwards, who runs The Hats, Mitts and Gloves Campaign in partnership with Cindy Landry….”
Author: Anjuli Patil
Date of Article: November 17, 2019
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mens-socks-gloves-needed-halifax-shelters-1.5362818
‘Santas’ support seniors at Christmas
Excerpt:
“…While Christmas is over a month away, a group of Nova Scotians are buying gifts for seniors who cannot afford to celebrate during the holidays.
Robyn Carruthers, founder of Santa’s for Seniors, says her gift to give started as a personal hobby in 2010, after her grandmother died in 2006….”
Author: Travis Devonport
Date of Article: November 17, 2019
Source: The Signal
Website: https://signalhfx.ca/santas-support-seniors-at-christmas/
Halifax charity raising funds to send disadvantaged youth to university
Excerpt:
“…Local philanthropist Mel Boutilier is the driving force behind Metro Care & Share Society (MCSS).
Boutilier first created the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank in 1984, before expanding the society to include more initiatives….”
Author: Victoria Walton
Date of Article: November 17, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/halifax-charity-raising-funds-to-send-disadvantaged-youth-to-university-1853263