Halifax

Established in 1925, the Halifax office was founded in the wake of the Halifax Explosion and the outpouring of compassion that followed. That instinct to rise up for those in crisis is the spirit this office has embodied ever since.

Since then, the work has grown and taken many forms: funding critical programs, bridging gaps through policy advocacy, convening the Halifax Housing and Homelessness Partnership, leading the Building Poverty Solutions report in partnership, and quick coordinated responses to crisis like Hurricane Fiona and the Nova Scotia wildfires. Over a century later, the spirit that built this office is still the one driving it forward – the commitment to community and a belief that lasting change starts at home.

Local Stories

Co-op Student Journey – Mia and Georgia

At the beginning of September 2023, we (Mia and Georgia) began our 4-month co-op journey at United Way Halifax.

Exploring Community Land Trusts

When you give to United Way Maritimes, you’re partnering with an organization built on accountability. We believe you deserve to know exactly how your generosity creates change.

Funded Agencies

Impact Area

Name	Location	Impact Area	2-Year Funding Amount
Adsum Association for Women & Children	Halifax	Housing and Homelessness	$40,000.00
Akoma Holdings	Halifax	Housing and Homelessness	$60,000.00
Alice House	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$70,000.00
Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$70,000.00
Box It Out Association	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$30,000.00
Boys and Girls Club of Preston	Halifax	Education and Employment	$80,000.00
Bryony House	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$120,000.00
Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth #2	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$162,000.00
Chebucto Connections	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$150,000.00
Chebucto Family Centre	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$50,000.00
Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI)	Halifax	Education and Employment	$80,000.00
Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia	Halifax	Education and Employment	$100,000.00
Every One Every Day	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$80,000.00
Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$50,000.00
Halifax Refugee Clinic	Halifax	Housing and Homelessness	$120,000.00
LOVE Nova Scotia	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$60,000.00
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre	Halifax	Housing and Homelessness	$130,000.00
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$100,000.00
Nova Scotia Native Women's Association	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$50,000.00
Nova Village NS (formerly Fairview Resource Centre)	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$130,000.00
PREP Academy	Halifax	Education and Employment	$80,000.00
Prescott Group & Club Inclusion	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$100,000.00
Preston Area Family Resource #1	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$70,000.00
Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$50,000.00
Spencer House Seniors Centre	Halifax	Food Security	$70,000.00
St. George's YouthNet	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$50,000.00
St. Paul's Family Resource Institute	Halifax	Food Security	$50,000.00
Stepping Stone	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$120,000.00
The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$120,000.00
The Marguerite Centre	Halifax	Well-Being and Safety	$90,000.00
The North Grove	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$134,000.00
The Youth Project	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$50,000.00
Veith House	Halifax	Social Inclusion and Access	$90,000.00
VETS Canada	Halifax	Housing and Homelessness	$30,000.00
Welcome Housing & Support Services	Halifax	Housing and Homelessness	$100,000.00
YWCA Halifax #2	Halifax	Housing and Homelessness	$100,000.00

Local Events

September 10

Harbour Swim

Meet your local Director

Halifax Office

Suite M101-1809 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
B3J 3K8

Tel: 902-422-1501
Email: info@unitedwaymaritimes.ca
Directions

Lucy Lanni She/Her

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer