Housing Highlights & Holiday Cheer!
What’s inside:
– Upcoming Events in 2025
– Call for Board Applications
Read our December Association Newsletter here!
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Board Vacancies!
Call for Board Applications!
Are you a voting member of NSNPHA? Passionate about growing our organization across Nova Scotia? We’re seeking dedicated individuals to fill a few interim board vacancies.
Apply now! The deadline for applications is January 15th.
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Nova Scotia Cross-Sector Housing Summit!
Nova Scotia Cross-Sector Housing Summit! đď¸
đ Date: Monday, January 20th, 2025
đ Location: Casino Nova Scotia
Weâre thrilled to announce the Nova Scotia Cross-Sector Housing Summit, a collaborative effort by the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association, Pivot Housing Solutions, and the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORSÂŽ!
This summit will bring together professionals across the private, social, and non-profit housing sectors to tackle pressing housing issues and identify actionable solutions.
Event Highlights
– Networking: Connect with key stakeholders committed to affordable housing solutions.
– World CafĂŠ Conversations: Engage in dynamic group discussions with cross-sector representatives.
– Collaborate on innovative housing solutions.
– Define actionable steps for immediate implementation.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included with your registration!
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for anyone involved or interested in housingâwhether from the private, non-profit, or social sectorsâwho wants to make an impact and drive change in Nova Scotia’s housing landscape.
đ Fill out our Expression of Interest Form Here!
đ Invitations to follow. Letâs make housing solutions a priority in 2025!
Thank you to our Funders, Community Housing Transformation Centre, and the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing for making this event possible! -
YWCA Halifax
About Us
What we do
Contact us
YWCA Halifax is for, and by, women, girls, Two Spirit, and gender diverse people. Together weâre building a future of gender equality by creating opportunities and supports for child care, education, employment, housing, financial security, and more.
- We are dedicated to providing women and gender diverse people with housing security, and providing integrated support to break the cycle of homelessness.
- We are proud to offer Early Learning and Child Care options to families through our licensed child care centres, family home child care providers, and before and after school programs.
- We build economic security, promote wellness, and create opportunities for all women, girls, Two Spirit and gender diverse people, and their families. We see a future of gender equality through child care, education, employment, housing, financial security, and more.
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Balsam Care Society
About Us
What we do
Contact us
At Balsam, we’re more than an organization; we’re a beacon of hope for those with diverse abilities.
Previously known as Riverview Enhanced Living, Balsam Care is a community of homes and services for adults with disabilities.
Founded on compassion, we operate with excellence. Our roots in Lunenburg County inspire us, like the balsam tree, nurturing individuals to flourishÂ
- Currently a Disability Service Provider funded by DCS.
- We serve over 100 individuals in the Lunenberg County area.
- We serve people experiencing homelessness, Racialized persons/communities, Persons living alone, Low-income households, Seniors, People living with mental illness (e.g., Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, etc.), People living with addictions, People with physical disabilities (e.g., reduced mobility, visually impaired, etc.), People with developmental disabilities (e.g., Downâs syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism, etc.), People experiencing social isolation
Mailing Address: PO Box 270 Bridgewater Nova Scotia B4V 1B0
Phone: +1902-521-0499
Email: [email protected]
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South Shore Transition House Association
About Us
We provide shelter and counselling support for women and their dependent children who have experienced domestic violence. Provide, operate and maintain safe temporary housing for women and their dependent children, who are victims of abuse.
What we do
- Harbour House: a women’s shelter serving all communities within Lunenburg and Queens Counties
- We provide shelter and counselling support for women and their dependent children who have experienced domestic violence.
Contact us
Address: 48 Elm Street Bridgewater Nova Scotia B4V 2V4
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-543-3999
Website: https://harbour-house.ca/
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Akoma Holdings Inc.
About Us
About Us
Akoma Holdings Inc., based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is a multifaceted organization that fosters community development and economic growth within the African Nova Scotian community. Founded on principles of empowerment and social responsibility, Akoma Holdings Inc. manages a variety of enterprises, including residential and commercial properties, and oversees initiatives that support cultural preservation and community well-being. Through their
What we do
- Management of residential and commercial properties
- Support for community development initiatives
- Promotion of cultural preservation
- Facilitation of economic growth within the African Nova Scotian community
Contact us
Mail Box: 1018 Main St, Westphal, NS B2W 4X9
Phone: +1 902.434.0674
Website: http://www.akoma.ca/
Looking for Housing?:
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Open Arms Resource Centre
About Us
What we do
Contact us
Open Arms serves individuals experiencing homelessness and has impact along most points on the housing continuum. We run an outreach program, an emergency shelter, a transitional shelter, a scattered-site supportive living program, a housing program, and we are about to acquire our first property to provide affordable housing in our area.
- Through various programs, provide emergency shelter, food supports, clothing, furniture, peer support and more!
- Operate a Furniture Bank called (OAKS) Open Arms Kick Start.
Mailing Address: PO Box 701 Kentville, NS B4N 3X9
Email:Â [email protected]
Phone: +1 902-365-3665
Website: https://www.openarms.ca/
Looking for Housing?: https://www.openarms.ca/berwick-open-arms-team
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A Message from the Executive Director: A Year of Progress and What’s NextÂ
Itâs hard to believe that it has already been a year since I started as the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association (NSNPHA). As I look back, I feel proud of how much weâve achieved together, and Iâm grateful for all the support weâve received. Weâve made great progress, but thereâs still more to do as we work together to solve housing challenges in Nova Scotia.
Building Our Community
Over the past year, our association has grown to 80+ members. Weâve held monthly meetings, launched regional networks, and partnered with groups like Cape Breton University to offer training to help folks develop and manage affordable housing projects. These efforts are helping us build a stronger non-profit housing community.
Iâm also excited to share that weâve hired a new Capacity Building Coordinator this month. She will help non-profit housing groups get started with their projects, offering guidance and connecting them with the right resources. This is an important step in making sure our members succeed.
A Big Thank You to Our Board
I want to give a special thank you to our volunteer Board of Directors. Over the past year, theyâve worked hard to keep things running smoothly while we built our small but mighty staff team. Now that our staff can handle most of the daily work, the Board can focus on big-picture tasks like planning for the future and making important governance decisions. We wouldnât be where we are today without their hard work!
Whatâs Coming Next?
We have a lot planned for the coming months! Weâll be launching regional housing networks in Cape Breton (Nov 7th), the Strait Area (Nov 20th), Rural African Nova Scotian communities (Nov 21st in Truro) and Valley/South Shore (Nov 22nd), These networks will help housing providers and community organizations work together to solve local housing challenges. At the same time, weâre offering three free affordable housing workshops in the form of Cahdcoâs affordable housing game, GoNoGo.Â
Housing Symposium
We have partnered with the United Way Maritimes to bring the Housing Symposium to you again in Halifax, Nov. 18th The day will be a great opportunity to learn and connect with others about housing and homelessness.
National Right to Housing Day
As we look ahead to National Right to Housing Day on November 22, itâs a good time to remember how important it is for everyone to have a safe, affordable home. Housing is a basic human right, and weâre working to make sure every person in Nova Scotia has a place they can call home.
To mark this day, weâre hosting Housing Day on Citadel Hill â November 19th. This event will bring together housers and legislators (MLAs) to talk about housing policies and solutions. Itâs a great chance for us to work together with decision-makers to make real change.
Weâre also excited for the Nova Scotia Housing Summit on November 19th, where cross-sector experts will come together to discuss collaborative ways to address the housing crisis. Weâll plan to meet again in six months to see what progress has been made.
Weâre also working on the long-term sustainability of NSNPHA. Our goal is to create a Resource Hub that will support our members with capacity building consultations while helping us generate revenue to keep doing this important work.
Thank You
I want to thank all our members, partners, and supporters who have helped make this first year a success. Your dedication to creating affordable housing in Nova Scotia is what drives us forward. I encourage you to stay involvedâwhether itâs by attending events, sharing your thoughts, or working together to solve problems. Together, we can continue to make a difference.
Hereâs to another year of growth and collaboration!
Warmly,
Trish McCourt
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association
