United Way Halifax

• Halifax homelessness growing as housing projects catch up with demand

  The number of people experiencing homelessness in the Halifax Regional Municipality continues to increase as 2022 kicks off.

  Politics

  Jan 12, 2022
  
• Nova Scotia’s housing plan hailed by non-profits as an ‘impressive’ first step

  The province announced an extension of its two-per-cent rent cap, as well as investments in affordable housing units and a planning task force.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
  
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• HFX Wanderers FC launch initiative to support Black Lives Matter

  'We wanted to make sure that people know that we, as of recently, are an anti-racist organization and club,' says Marvin Okello, the Wanderers’ first inclusivity officer.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2020
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• Approval granted for new Halifax overdose prevention site to open

  The Public Health Agency of Canada approved an expemption for a new Halifax overdose prevention site to open Aug. 17.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
• Nova Scotia government still not committing to supporting an overdose prevention site

  New overdose prevention site being funded through charitable donation. OPS advocates continue to call on province to support.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2020
• Halifax homelessness campaign turns Instagram’s ‘stay home’ sticker to ‘no home’

  United Way Halifax uses Facebook sticker design to raise awareness of homelessness.

  Canada

  May 20, 2020
• Halifax’s Mobile Food Market receives national recognition

  The market uses a Halifax Transit bus to bring fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables to five communities throughout the municipality.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2018