Halifax Volunteer News
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
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
‘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/
Volunteers needed for HRM municipal boards and committees
Excerpt:
“…The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking interested residents for a variety of important Regional Council advisory committees and boards.
Citizens interested in connecting with the community are encouraged to apply for these volunteer opportunities no later than Monday, Dec. 2….”
Author:
Date of Article: November 15, 2019
Source: HalifaxToday.ca
Website: https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/volunteers-needed-for-hrm-municipal-boards-and-committees-1850110
Out of The Cold Shelter needs volunteers, a location and in a dream world—to not be necessary
Excerpt:
“…Cameron came to Halifax from the west coast because of rising housing costs, hitchhiking the whole way here. They really just want steady work, and to have a family, but with the cost of rent and stagnating wages, all Cameron can do is try and make it to tomorrow.
The Out of the Cold Shelter (OTCS) is part of making it to tomorrow….”
Author: Liam Power
Date of Article: November 14, 2019
Source: The Coast Halifax
Website: https://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/out-of-the-cold-shelter-needs-volunteers-a-location-and-in-a-dream-world-to-not-be-necessary/Content?oid=22842494
Black in Halifax: Josh Creighton is battling stereotypes and empowering North End kids
Excerpt:
“…Ask Josh Creighton about the young lives he’s already influenced, despite being just 19 years old, and he’ll brush it off and talk about the “amazing youth” in his community.
Growing up just outside Uniacke Square, Creighton said it was a challenge battling stereotypes about being a Black male from his community….”
Author: Yvette d’Entremont
Date of Article: December 7, 2017
Source: The Chronicle Hearld
Website: http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2017/12/07/black-in-halifax-josh-creighton-is-battling-stereotypes-and-empowering-north-end-kids.html