Pictou County Roots for Youth Society is one of seven youth centres in Nova Scotia to receive $100,000 from the provincial government. Pictou County Roots for Youth Society executive director DevonLynne Mirkovic-Riley said the organization supports youths 16-24 years old, with a main focus of ending youth homelessness in the county. Operations include eight beds in
The Provincial Department Community Services announced emergency interim funding to stabilize rural emergency shelters across the province. A number of groups across the province are getting $20,000 to fund housing support services and hotel rooms when shelters are at capacity or for people better served within a hotel environment. The organizations include Viola's Place in
Support for Vulnerable Nova Scotians
April 12, 2021 - 1:59 PM
NOTE: Photos of Community Services Minister Kelly Regan and representatives from the Salvation Army can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/news/photos/2021/04/12/
Vulnerable Nova Scotians will continue to have the resources and protection they need during the pandemic, thanks to $11.5 million in funding from the federal Safe Restart Agreement.
Community groups and organizations that support vulnerable Nova Scotians have received funds so they can help those who need it most.
The Salvation Army received $3.5 million for their new Nova Scotia COVID Relief Fund, which will help Nova Scotians with lower incomes impacted by the pandemic catch up on their heating or power bills. The maximum rebate is $400 and the funding is expected to help about 8,000 households.