GivingTuesday Important Now, More Than Ever
Today, after a few days of shopping, sales, and discounts, the global day of giving is back, and Nova Scotian charities and nonprofits need your support, now more than ever.
End-of-year giving is vital for charities, and direct mail via Canada Post continues to be the number one way generous Canadians are reminded to give, either through post or online. With the Canada Post strike entering its third week, and charitable giving in Canada down, while service usage of charities is at an all-time high, organizations in Nova Scotia are asking for support this GivingTuesday.
Below is a list of some ways that people can participate in GivingTuesday in Nova Scotia. Go online, or call your charity of choice to find out what support they need at this time of year.
• Adsum for Women and Children: Provides safe housing, support, and services to women, families, youth, and trans individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• The North Grove: A vibrant community hub offering programs, services, and space for food skills, parenting support, and community development in Dartmouth.
• Akoma Holdings Inc.: A social enterprise focused on empowering marginalized communities through sustainable housing, farming, and cultural preservation.
• Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society: Dedicated to preserving and promoting the agricultural heritage of Cole Harbour through the operation of the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum.
• Catapult Leadership Society: Encouraging over 700 students and alumni to conduct random acts of kindness throughout the day across Nova Scotia.
• Bide Awhile Animal Shelter: Donations matched up to $5,000 by an anonymous donor.
• Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21: Matching gift campaign of up to $25,000.
• Cats for Keeps: Launching Christmas Kitties campaign to help stray cats in Annapolis County.
• Chisholm Services for Children: Goal of 100 donations of $40.
• Hospice Halifax: A call-a-thon and digital campaign aiming to raise funds for meals for patients.
• Mind Your Plastic: Launching new campaign, #TagToReduceSingleUse: Do one thing to reduce single-use plastic and tag three others to do the same.
• Nova Scotia SPCA: Are you team dog or team cat? Donate to help your animal team win. Donations will be matched up to $100,000 thanks to an anonymous donor in honour of the life of their beloved dog, Scamp.
• Prescott Group: We’re dedicated to creating a Halifax where everyone feels valued and included regardless of ability. With your help, we can continue empowering people with disabilities to live meaningful lives filled with connection and opportunity.
• NS Gives More: A collective and collaborative group of Nova Scotian charities, businesses, and nonprofits aiming to raise awareness of GivingTuesday and opportunities for giving back to the community.
