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Shelter Nova Scotia Applauds Halifax’s Adoption of Homelessness Framework
(Halifax, NS) Shelter Nova Scotia is applauding Halifax Regional Council’s decision to adopt the ‘Framework for Addressing Homelessness’...
More Places at the Table: Joan’s Table expansion promotes food security
Shelter Nova Scotia is thrilled that Joan’s Table, a volunteer-based meal program, is expanding to include both our supported housing...
Shelter Nova Scotia COVID Update January 4, 2022
As cases climb throughout the province, Shelter Nova Scotia is, unfortunately, facing a number of challenges related to the latest wave...
Government Funding Supports Shelter Nova Scotia Staffing
Being a frontline worker can mean long hours, shift work, and is sometimes a dangerous and emotionally draining job. The Shelter Nova...
Housing Hub A First Step Towards A New Service Model
The Housing Hub started as a simple idea about how to better meet the needs of a growing number of people who were staying at Barry House...
Be a Wish List Champion
What do you get for that person on your list who says they don’t need anything? How about some warm clothes, groceries, and a bit of joy!...
A Message from our Executive Director
Thank you for being interested in hearing from Shelter Nova Scotia during this unprecedented time of crisis in terms of housing and...
Joan’s Table Nourishes Body & Soul
Clattering dishes, second helpings – or thirds – scooped on to plates, laughter, the smell of a delicious roast, and the satisfied sigh...
A Special Thanks: Our Friend Margot Spafford
Asking people for money is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, care and learning from failures and mistakes. We all only have...
Shelter Nova Scotia to Receive $713,000 annually in Provincial Funds to Support Operations
Friday, October 22, 2021 ​ We wish to thank Premier Tim Houston, and colleagues at the Department of Community Services for the...
"A community without judgement, and everyone has a safe, affordable home"
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 ​ Shelter Nova Scotia is proud to be part of a working group called "Housing for All." This group, along with...
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