Organizations Across Nova Scotia Benefit from the NSLC’s Community Fund
HALIFAX, April 16, 2025 -- Fourteen charitable and non-profit organizations that provide service to support community wellbeing across Nova Scotia will receive financial support from the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation’s community giving fund.
The For the Good of Our Community Fund was established in collaboration with the NSLC’s supplier partners to provide financial support to organizations that help build healthy and sustainable communities.
“We have operated in communities across Nova Scotia for 95 years, and it is through programs like this that we are able to create a positive impact in the communities where we live and work,” says Greg Hughes, President and CEO. “We are proud to work with our supplier partners to support these organizations who are making a difference in communities across our province.”
The Fund provides grants to charitable and non-profit organizations of up to $20,000. The NSLC received over 150 applications for the 2025 Fund and is providing grants to 14 organizations with a total funding of $140,000 this year. Recipients must be registered charities or non-profits working to support communities within Nova Scotia and address areas of critical community need.
“Each year, the grant applications we receive highlight the challenges that many Nova Scotians are facing,” says Marley MacDonald, Director, Responsibility, Sustainability & Workplace Health. “This year’s grant recipients are working tirelessly to address key issues such as food insecurity, affordable housing, mental health, and the environment, and we are proud to support them.”
The NSLC’s Employee Community Advisory Committee, comprised of team members from across the province, reviewed applications and approved this year’s final grant recipients. For the first time since the Fund was established, the Committee awarded one grant over $15,000. Shelter Movers Nova Scotia will be awarded $20,000 to provide free moving and storage services for survivors of abuse.
“This support fuels hope and courage for survivors of abuse, enabling them to take the life-changing step of leaving an unsafe environment,” shares Michelle Tupy, Chapter Director, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia. “Thanks to this impactful donation, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of survivors and their families across Nova Scotia.”
The For the Good of Our Community Fund grant program is funded equally between the NSLC and supplier partners. Designated products from these supplier partners will be available throughout the year, with a portion of their sales providing additional financial support to the selected organizations. Last year, these efforts led to more than $65,000 in additional funding donated back to the recipient organizations.
Learn more about the For the Good of Our Community Fund.
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Use of Funds
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A Roof Over Your Head Society
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Funding will support a food pantry that will provide relief, specifically to clients in need of affordable housing support in Antigonish and Guysborough.
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Valley Community Learning Association
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Funding will provide opportunities for engagement through food-sharing, culturally diverse celebrations, field trips, and community gardening that is open to all, with dedicated recruitment among newcomers.
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LakeCity Works
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Funding will support the LakeCity Works Self-Advocacy Media Club, which will create various media products and unlock access to peer-to-peer information, providing people living with mental illness the opportunity to tell their story in their own voice.
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YWCA Halifax
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Funding will support ‘Nourishing Lives,’ a project that will provide nutritious food each month to individuals and families across the YWCA’s housing programs.
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Villagedale Community Association
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Funding will provide consistent access to nutritious food for vulnerable individuals and families through partnerships with organizations like Second Harvest and other local businesses. These funds will help bridge the gap between the rescued food and what is needed to meet the dietary needs of individuals and families accessing the program.
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The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia
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Funding will support a pantry program that addresses both food insecurity and basic hygiene needs and aims to create a more supportive environment for individuals who have been or are at risk of being involved with the criminal justice system to empower them to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
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Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club
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Funding will support the ‘Bread and Bounty’ program, providing nutritious meals during regular workshops and day programs for seniors in Reserve Mines and surrounding areas who are experiencing food insecurity, social isolation, and loneliness.
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United Way Maritimes
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Funding will support the United Way Maritimes affordable housing initiative, which aims to strengthen communities, foster social connections, and create more moments of care, all while addressing the root causes of homelessness and housing insecurity in Nova Scotia.
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Adsum for Women & Children
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Funding will support Adsum housing support and eviction prevention program that will provide individuals and families funds to pay for expenses to prevent eviction, and find, move into, and keep stable housing.
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BayRides
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Funding will support programming to allow for accessible and affordable transportation in an area where there is no public transit as well as provide subsidized fares to those who need it.
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Shelter Movers Nova Scotia (SMNS)
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Funding will support free moving and storage services to individuals and families fleeing abuse. These services are frequently the first step in securing safe, affordable housing, where families can begin to rebuild their lives.
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Rainbow Refugee Association of NS (RRANS)
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Funding will support the Rainbow Community Food Hub, a comprehensive six-month project that addresses food security while providing targeted support to vulnerable LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers with a focus on youth, families, and seniors. The hub will serve as a multi-faceted resource where participants can receive cooking and nutrition education and engage in community building activities that foster social connections and support networks.
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Hope for Mental Health
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Funding will support the Community Living Apartment Program, which provides programming such as meal assistance, skills development, and preventative health supports.
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Coastal Action
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Funding will support upgrades to the Harvest for a Cause Community Garden, creating improvements related to accessibility and community workshops, creating capacity to grow and donate more produce to support food insecurity on the South Shore.
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Media Contact:
Terah McKinnon, Senior Communications Advisor, External Relations
Phone: 902-450-5847
Email: media@mynslc.com