The pandemic has impacted many things – including children’s mental health. In Spryfield, The Salvation Army’s after-school program is boosting kids’ spirits by giving them the opportunity to socialize in a safe way while creating a sense of stability during uncertain times. “Kids come right after school where they have been wearing masks all day.  […]

Halifax, NS, January 14, 2020 – After 24 years of helping low-income individuals and families in emergency need of home heating assistance, additional funding for the 2021 Home Energy Assistance Top-up (HEAT) Fund will help more Nova Scotians than ever this year. The Province of Nova Scotia, through Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, and  […]

Photo by Jeffrey Zoccole For Jeffrey, hard-work and perseverance have always been a part of his story. Growing up, his childhood was filled with family fighting and alcoholism. Yet, his work ethic led him to become a freestyle skier. That is until the trauma in his childhood led him to a life of substance abuse  […]