The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia is not just making a difference in communities; it's making a difference in lives.

In many small towns and communities in rural Nova Scotia the local hall is much more than just a building; it’s the heart of the community. Read More

Hope Blooms in the North End of Halifax where they're growing dreams and vegetables in their greenhouse.

Three years ago an idea blossomed in registered dietician Jessie Jollymore’s mind - an idea that would promote healthy food choices and encourage community pride at the North End Community Health Centre. Read More

“Little Reader Bags” will make it easier for parents to choose age-appropriate books for their children and encourage reading.

Cuddling up to read a book in a comfy chair or falling asleep after a bedtime story are cherished memories for most of us.  A grant from the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia will make selecting that perfect book a little easier for busy caregivers through the “Little Reader Bags” program. Read More

Two women growing up generations apart share a passion for helping others.

Ethel (Grant) Eagles grew up in industrial Cape Breton over 70 years ago.  As a young girl her dream was to become a nurse.  Always a caring, kind and compassionate woman she wanted to work in the local hospital to help others and alleviate their pain and suffering. Read More

Innovative Non-Profit Provides a Home-Sweet-Home

Not all young mothers have a safe place to call home.  These women and their children often live in extreme isolation; suffer from poor nutrition and health problems – conditions which leave them with a deflated sense of self-worth that puts them and their children at risk of abuse and violence. Read More