Meet our fabulous Team
The Heart of Everything We Do
Our Wellness Committee coordinates activities and exercises with the goal of maintaining both the mental and physical health of the staff. We provide a positive and supportive environment where members feel comfortable seeking help and engaging in healthy activities.
Dedicated Supporters
Diversion Program
Thanks to the dedicated support of our HSWs, 64 clients have successfully found and secured housing so far this year.
Diversion Program Impact – 2025 (to date: 128 clients supported):
- 77 clients assisted with rental arrears to prevent eviction
- 26 supported with damage deposits and housing acquisition costs
- 25 helped with Nova Scotia Power arrears and reconnection fees
Housing Support Update
Our Housing Support Workers (HSWs) are here to assist you! Drop by one of our weekly clinics.
Halifax North Memorial Library
📍 Tuesdays
2285 Gottingen Street
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Alderney Gate Library
📍 Thursdays
60 Alderney Drive
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Commitment to
Safety & Preparedness
Continuing our commitment to safety and preparedness! On this day, our team is receiving hands-on training on how to properly use and administer naloxone kits.
Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
Night Light Walk
On October 23rd, 2025, some of our staff participated in the Nightlight walk, ran by @alice_housens and @rlpshelterfdn. This was a 3k walk to raise money in support of Alice House and the women and children in our community. We are proud to support our community and survivors of intimate partner violence and are looking forward to participating next year as well!
Beating the Odds
Harbour Harvest
The Harbour Harvest program was launched this spring to help our clients access healthy food. Despite the drought we experienced this summer, we successfully grew a bountiful harvest of vegetables providing over sixty bags of mixed vegetables.
Feeding the Community
Food Programs
We are grateful to Upward Kitchen (upwardkitchens.com/east) for providing delicious meals, which allow us to support our unhoused neighbors and clients with nourishing food.
