Treat someone to a hot beverage. A cup of coffee or tea may be just the thing someone needs to better face the challenges, warm body and spirit, and connect with others. That’s why we have free coffee and tea available to everyone at our six facilities and in our drop in Housing Hub.

Did you know the only pets allowed in our supported housing units are fish? Fish Project funds will go to providing tanks, supplies, and a new fish friend for any tenant who would like to have a pet. The fish provide companionship (great listeners!), a sense of connection and purpose, and enhance joy and dignity. Supported housing is more than a place to stay - it's a stable, supported home. And pets are an important part of many homes. Your donation to the Fish Project is an investment in connection and caring.

Treat someone to a nutritious meal. Even with our adopt-a-meal program, our food budget (especially for our apartments) is well over $100k and is not covered. Let's assure the people we serve that food insecurity is a thing of the past.

Treat someone to a full pantry. The clients we serve through our community programs (trustees and housing) are always in need of gift cards. Imagine moving into a new place but having any empty fridge? Support us so we can support them.

Treat someone to a ride home. We are always in need of bus tickets. Help us purchase some for the 106 individuals who stay with us each night.

Generators (plus install) are needed for Metro Turning Point, Herring Cove Apartments and Sir Sandford Fleming House. The people we serve live with anxiety, worry and loneliness. When we lose power that anxiety accelerates, and our employees do their best to keep everyone calm and organized. Help us alleviate this problem. Every dollar helps us get there. If you're interested in adopting a specific house's project, or just want more info please contact fundraising@shelternovascotia.com

Treat someone to a Night's Rest. A $35.50 donation means a clean, safe space to rest for one individual experiencing homelessness. We serve 106 individuals daily, year-round, in the six facilities we own and operate. Your donation makes a difference. The gift of rest is priceless.

Treat someone to something special It's always best to "give the gift of choice" because, at the end of the day, the person with the most knowledge of what you really need, is you. The people we serve are no different. We will use this money to purchase grocery, various store, and Visa gift cards for 300+ people this holiday season. Gift cards allow people to purchase exactly what they need most and to do so with independence and dignity.

We have a milk program (free milk) for all six facilities and it's very popular. A donation here will help us assure this program stays put. It's roughly $15 a week for one person in our care to have access to free milk. Help us, help them. Thank you.

Men's & women's underwear are always needed. Apparel

Quality cotton bath towels are needed for all six of our facilities. Housewares

Socks are always needed! 

Shampoo & conditioner are always needed, but so often we don't have products that suit everyone's needs. We will use this money to purchase hair products based on our current guest's needs.

Entertainment TV stand needed for the main living room at Sir Sandford Fleming House.

A picnic table is needed for our guests at Sir Sandford Fleming House. This wish has been broken out into 6 - allowing for 6 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. Thank you.

Two laptop computers are needed for Sir Sandford Fleming House. This wish has been broken out into 14 - allowing for 14 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. Thank you.

Small appliances - kettle, toaster and coffee maker - are needed at the Rebuilding for our tenants. The donation amount represents the cost of providing an individual with these basic appliances.

A variety of crafting & art supplies are needed for our guests. We're often asked for everything from adult colouring books and markers to craft kits and paint-by-number. We'll use this money to purchase a variety of supplies to keep at each facility. Arts & Crafts

We would like to purchase "day planners/organizers," so we can hand them out to the individuals staying with us. Our guests, residents and tenants are all trying to transition from crisis back into the community. Assistance from a day planner will help them regain some control.

Belts are needed for guests at Metro Turning Point and tenants at Herring Cove Apartment. The stress of not having a permanent home often results in weight fluctuation. Apparel

Athletic sweatpants, with elastic waist, needed for Metro Turning Point and Herring Cove Apartment. Apparel

Rain ponchos are needed for the guests staying at our two emergency shelters, as well as folks who come to our shelters for assistance throughout the day. Apparel

Guests at our facilities like Barry House are in need of cozy pajamas for the winter.

Cozy slippers needed for our guests at Barry House and residents at Nehiley House.

Warm winter gloves are needed. Apparel

We need to stock up on winter boots at our two emergency shelters. With reduced beds, if we have to turn someone away in the cold months we like to at least provide them with protection from the elements. Apparel

The tenants at The Rebuilding have requested wall mounts for their television sets.

Small radios as gifts for the tenants of Herring Cove Apartments.

Television screens for the shared areas in Herring Cove Apartments.

DVD players for the shared common rooms for the tenants of Herring Cove Apartments.

Blue recycling bins for the tenants at Herring Cove Apartments.

Sets of pots and pans for the shared kitchens for the tenants of Herring Cove Apartments.

Cozy men's hoodies for the tenants of Herring Cove Apartments.

Giftcard for a haircut in Halifax for those staying in Nehiley House.

An always needed item that means so much to a person’s well-being and dignity. A $10 gift helps provide personal care items including soap, body wash, shampoo & conditioner, styling products, deodorant, razors & cream, hair clippers, and feminine pads & tampons.

A sweet treat is appreciated by those staying at Nehiley House.

Sleep masks are extremely helpful for those staying at Metro Turning Point. 

Two outdoor benches are needed for the deck at Metro Turning Point. Since this is a bigger ask, the cost of the benches have been broken down into increments of $50.

A snowblower is needed for the Sir Sandford Fleming House. As this is a higher priced item, the cost has been split into $25 increments.

A 50-inch smart TV is needed for the common room at the Rebuilding. 

one-year Netflix subscription for the common room in the Rebuilding. Cost based on $9.99/month basic subscription.

Giftcards for meals at popular fast food restaurants are helpful for our guests at the Rebuilding who live with food insecurity.

Metro Turning Point is in need of an electric potato peeler to support the task of providing meals for our guests.

The Rebuilding is in need of lamps to add warmth and more light to the living spaces of their tenants.