Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Ultimate Home Comfort as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Nova Scotia organization improving life for those affected by dementia

'Memory Cafés are welcoming social spaces for persons living with dementia, their care partners and family members,' says provincial lead, Beverley Cassidy

Mar 13, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Halifax vet hoping to make end-of-life process painless as possible

Dr. Emily Reiner started Forever Loved to help make the last moments of each pet’s life as fear-free and comfortable as possible with their loving owners at their side

Feb 13, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia man awarded for his commitment to ASL awareness

Andrew Chacko earned a National Literacy Award for his leadership and dedication to American Sign Language and contributions to the community

Jan 9, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

Freedom Kitchen ensuring seniors aren't going without at Christmas

Freedom Kitchen will be accepting donated items until Dec. 15 to be delivered to more than 125 seniors and other long-term care residents

Dec 13, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Halifax transcriber designs Canada's first ever Indigenous braille code

'I think braille should be available to anyone who wants or needs it,' says Christine Muise, whose Mi'kmaw Braille Code is garnering a lot of praise in both the U.S. and Canada

Nov 14, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

SMU students among best in Canada when it comes to helping others

One of Enactus Saint Mary's most successful endeavours is Square Roots — a food bundle program that ensures produce is not wasted and people can afford to eat nutritious food

Oct 10, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

New school food fund helping feed students in Nova Scotia

Bedford-based non-profit organization Nourish Nova Scotia has created a special School Food Fund that aims to distribute donations to support school food programs

Sep 12, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Dalhousie student's helpful innovation puts him on the world stage

Medical inventor David Hodgson will represent Canada at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Global finals happening in spring 2023

Aug 8, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Thrift shop providing opportunities to an underserved population

With Pinkie's Thrift, Prescott Group's Shana Hendsbee hopes to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve success in Halifax

Jul 12, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Indigenous Girls Hockey Program expanding across the Maritimes thanks to $8,500 grant

'There's no doubt that our girls who participate in our program are the best team,' Ryan Francis said

Jun 13, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

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