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Adsum Association for Women & Children

Adsum offers a range of services and support to women, families, youth and trans* persons during periods of homelessness. Adsum operates four Halifax locations: an emergency shelter, second-stage housing and two affordable, supportive housing apartment complexes. Adsum also has three condos that are rented, as permanent supported housing, to women-led families. We shelter or house up to 80 people each day and we provide services and support to more than 1,000 people each year.
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Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia

The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia’s mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in addition to promoting the search for the causes, treatments and cures. They invest in outstanding Alzheimer research and provide valuable programs and services to the thousands of Nova Scotians in need. The Society relies on the generosity of donors, corporate supporters and volunteers to achieve its Mission.
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Aninga Project

The Aninga Project is a non-profit educational initiative that supports and encourages the education of girls in Africa by paying for school fees and other related expenses. It is a person-to-person based project that is currently focused on sending girls to school in Uganda.
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Aphasia Nova Scotia

Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder, it can affect an individual’s ability to speak, read, write, and understand. Aphasia occurs when areas of the brain responsible for language are damaged by stroke, brain injury, brain tumors or neurological disease. The Aphasia Association’s mission is to provide a safe community where you can increase self-confidence and build independence on your journey to reconnect with society. They offer resources and support for individuals with aphasia, their friends and families.
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Autism Nova Scotia

UNDERSTANDING – ACCEPTANCE – INCLUSION Autism Nova Scotia strives to build community capacity to enhance understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of families and individuals living with ASD across the province.
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Bide Awhile

Bide Awhile Animal Shelter is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter that has served HRM continuously since 1969. At any given time, they have 100 cats and six dogs at their shelter; everyone who comes through the shelter is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, tested for feline leukemia, socialized and much more – all without government funding. That’s why fundraisers are key to their success and longevity.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax offers a diverse and dynamic range of programs that serve children and youth from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and neighborhoods. They help more than 3,900 kids annually by providing safe, supportive spaces where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. At the Boys and Girls Club, every kid is a kid of privilege.
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Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia

As the only organized voice for some 70,000 Nova Scotians affected by brain injury, they are committed to providing programs, education, recovery support and advocacy.  Brain injury survivors and their families look to them every day as a resource and touchstone of support across the spectrum of brain injury. There are an estimated 2700 new brain injuries every year in Nova Scotia.

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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

The Brain Tumour Foundation are here for every Canadian affected by any type of brain tumour with support, education, information and research. Support from events like this, means the estimated 55,000 Canadians living with a brain tumour can find hope. Hope through research. Hope through patient and survivor support. Hope for a cure.
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Breaking the Silence – Maritime – Guatemalan Solidarity Network

Breaking the Silence is a voluntary network of people in the Maritimes who began to organize in 1988 to support the efforts of Guatemalans struggling for political, social, and economic justice. As a community of people who share this commitment to solidarity, they undertake advocacy and lobbying; organize delegations; send interns, volunteers, and human rights accompaniers; promote fairly-traded coffee; and raise awareness
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Brigadoon Children’s Camp Society

Giving extraordinary kids a chance to be ordinary. Brigadoon Village passionately transforms the lives of Atlantic Canadian children and youth living with health conditions and other life challenges to help them reach their full potential through experiential learning, meaningful connections, and exceptional fun.
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Childrens Wish Foundation

Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada is the largest and only all-Canadian wish granting charity dedicated to granting wishes to Canadian children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For more than 30 years, Children’s Wish has worked tirelessly to grant heartfelt wishes to more than 25,000 children and their families across Canada, granting over 1200 wishes to date in Nova Scotia.
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Craigs Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society

Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society exists to; support patients and families, raise awareness, improve education, and to fund research. 100% of your donation will go to these areas. Currently, only 8% of Canadian pancreatic cancer patients are expected to survive. They are proud to assist pancreatic cancer patients across Canada and committed to creating hope for each and every one of them.
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Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s vision is a world without CF. We raise funds to support world-class research, specialized CF clinical care and raise awareness to help those living with CF.
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Dartmouth Family Centre

The Dartmouth Family Centre has operated in the heart of Dartmouth North for more than 20 years, providing a space for new moms and families to support one another, access services and resources, and build a network of relationships. Two years ago we opened the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre in response to food insecurity. We offer a welcoming space where people come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food.
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Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation

The Foundation raises funds from the community to support the needs of the Dartmouth General Hospital. These funds support capital construction, priority medical equipment, professional development opportunities and new technology for DGH.
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Dress for Success Halifax

Dress for Success Halifax promotes economic independence of women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools necessary to help women thrive in work and in life. Their clients receive much more than a suit. They receive confidence, courage and compassion during their appointment. Please contribute to enable them to assist more women who are making a difference in our community!
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Easter Seals Nova Scotia

For over 85 years, Easter Seals NS has been at the forefront of programs and services for Nova Scotians with disabilities. They provide information, support, mobility equipment, recreation programs, summer camps and skill development while advocating for a fully accessible Nova Scotia. They support over 2800 Nova Scotians and their families annually from Yarmouth to Sydney and everywhere in between.
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Ecology Action Centre

The Ecology Action Centre is an environmental charity based in Halifax, NS. They take leadership on critical environmental issues, from biodiversity to climate change to environmental justice.  They are grounded in community, and a strong voice and watchdog for our environment. They work to catalyze change through policy advocacy, community development, and building awareness. They take a holistic approach to the environment and our economy to create a just and sustainable society.
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Halifax Public Libraries

At Halifax Public Libraries, people are at the heart of all they do. Through their 14 branches, Halifax Public Libraries is proud to offer Halifax residents a collection of nearly 1 million items and a wide range of programs and services for everyone. By building on their commitment to access, diversity, service, and technology, Halifax Public Libraries attracts more than 3.6 million in-person visits each year. Our Library. Your Library. #MyLibrary.
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

For over 60 years, Heart & Stroke has been dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Our work has saved thousands of lives and improved the lives of millions of others. Heart & Stroke is a leading funder of life-saving research, which has led to breakthroughs such as heart transplant surgery and a revolutionary stroke treatment that cuts the death rate by 50%
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Help 2 Overcome Society

Vision: A world where all children will have access to clean water and sanitation in schools. Mission: To improve dignity, security and health in the developing world for children in schools by proving toilets and water.
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HOPE Worldwide Canada

HOPE worldwide Canada has grown over the past 25 years to serve thousands of poor and needy individuals across Canada. Their mission, “Bringing Hope, Changing Lives”, is to develop programs that engage volunteers to meet needs in our communities. They are a faith based organization founded in response to the call of the Scriptures to serve the poor and suffering in our communities and around the world.
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Independent Living Nova Scotia

Independent Living Nova Scotia supports persons with disabilities to make informed choices about how they want to live their lives. They provide this support by offering programs and services that promote Independent Living. Independent Living is about having choices, making decisions, taking risks, making mistakes and taking responsibility for your decisions. Independent Living means having control over your life.
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IWK Health Centre Charitable Foundation

As the fundraising partner of the IWK Health Centre, the IWK Foundation is the champion of excellence in health care for women and children across the Maritimes. Every donation makes a difference to the health and well-being of our region’s women, children, youth and families. It’s because of your generosity that the IWK Health Centre can continue to provide world-class care close to home.
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Laing House

Laing House delivers peer support programs to youth and young adults living with mental illness and challenges. Their programs create healthy, securing and inviting environments to share personal experiences and find a sense of belonging. Laing provides hands-on programs where youth can learn and practice social and life skills with their peers. They’ve got 3 locations in Nova Scotia – Halifax, Yarmouth and Lower Sackville.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
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Literacy Nova Scotia

Literacy Nova Scotia’s mission is to ensure all Nova Scotians have equal access to quality literacy, essential skills, and lifelong learning opportunities. They provide professional development, access to information and resources, funding and educational opportunities for learners, and other supports to community learning organizations. Join their team and walk, run, or wheel with us or make a donation to LNS!
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Lung Association of Nova Scotia

For over 100 years,The Lung Association of Nova Scotia has been working to improve lung health in our province. With your support, they have been able to build programs for children with asthma and adults struggling with sleep apnea. They have also been supporting patients with COPD, lung cancer, and people awaiting lung transplants.They advocate to government on lung health, and we provide awareness and programming for issues like radon and smoking cessation.
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MacPhee Centre for Creative Living

MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning empowers youth between the ages of 12-19 by connecting passion with purpose through the arts. Located in downtown Dartmouth, this community hub inspires creativity and confidence by offering unique programs to junior and high school youth in visual and performance arts, music, videography, creative writing and technology in a safe, inclusive, diverse, and inspiring space, free of charge and regardless of household income.
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Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addictions. They work to increase access to mental health education and awareness for all, raising funds for vital programs and services that help make this possible, province-wide.
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Mocean Dance

Mocean Dance is a contemporary dance company that creates, performs and tours technically and emotionally rich dance grounded in our region and artists, contributing to the growth of Canadian dance.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system.  The MS Society’s mission is to be a leader in finding a cure for MS and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
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Nourish Nova Scotia Society

Nourish supports the nutritional well-being of students and helps build their food knowledge and skills so they can feed themselves well into a healthy future. Nourish helps create and support healthy eating environments for NS children and youth:
~School Breakfasts: more than 25,000 breakfasts each school day – 5 million annually!
~Nourish Your Roots: a healthy fundraiser supporting healthy school food programs and local farmers.
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Ovarian Cancer Canada

Ovarian Cancer Canada is the only Canadian charitable organization dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer. They are working to change the trajectory of this disease by raising awareness of ovarian cancer, supporting women living with the disease and their families and funding research to help women live fuller, better, and longer lives.
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Prescott Group

Prescott Group is a non-profit agency. Their mission is to enhance the independence of adults with intellectual disabilities through personal development, social enterprise and community employment. Their social enterprises include Atlantic Bag Manufacturers, Fireside Kitchen, Prescott Mailing Services and Online Auction which includes meaningful work and opportunity right here in Halifax.
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Prostate Cancer Canada

Prostate Cancer Canada is the leading national foundation dedicated to the elimination of the disease through research, advocacy, education, support and awareness. Prostate Cancer Canada’s vision is to be a global leader in the fight against prostate cancer, earning the enthusiasm and support of Canadians through integrity, compassion, and innovation.
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Symphony Nova Scotia

Symphony Nova Scotia is part of your community. They’re committed to life-long learning through music and creating opportunities for Nova Scotians of all ages and abilities. Their education and community outreach programs inspire creativity, stimulate interest and generate appreciation for live music through low-barrier, interactive performances. Symphony Nova Scotia is a driving force for music education in our province and a vibrant, vital cultural treasure in our community.
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The Club Inclusion

The Club Inclusion provides social, cultural and recreational programs accessible to all people with disabilities. They enrich lives by building friendships, community and success.  They run daily programs, events and activities in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, accessible to youth and adults who have diverse abilities and needs.
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Welcome Housing and Support Services

Metro Non-Profit Housing Association (MNPHA), (operating under the name Welcome Housing and Support Services) was incorporated as a Society in 1988 and is a registered charity. MISSION – The MNPHA Mission is to assist single adults who have been homeless or are at risk of being homeless to create and maintain their homes.
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YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is a dynamic charity that connects more than 50,000 people daily. Since 1853, the YMCA has been promoting positive values that build individuals’ spirit, mind and body. They provide programs to help those living in their communities and continually work to create stronger, and healthier communities. For 165 years they have cared for kids, shaped leaders for tomorrow, helped generations of people come together, and provide experiences that last forever.
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