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We are committed to transforming our community by providing a sober, homelike, environment to homeless men, women and children which fosters trust, mutual respect, and integrity; and by empowering residents with opportunities that contribute to permanent reintegration into society regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, or sexual preference.

We have forged partnerships with amazing Ethiopian NGO’s who are, like us, committed to providing a “hand up” not a “handout”. Beneficiaries of the programs contribute in some form providing local resources, labour, expertise, and wisdom in order to ensure local ownership and thereby sustainability We undertake all our activities with a sense of Joy and Gladness ever mindful of the trust that has been placed in our ability to keep our administration to a bare minimum and make use of each donation to effect real results “in the field”.

Our mission is to empower individuals living with low vision or blindness to discover, develop and achieve their full potential.

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. The NKF is ranked in the top 1% of socially responsible brands and meets the standards of the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau where 80% of every dollar raised goes directly to programs and services. 

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR RELATED DEMENTIAS, AND TO OFFER RESPITE SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH DEBILITATING DISEASES.

Our Vision The AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia is a PHA (People Living with HIV/AIDS)-centered, community leader committed to the creation of a positive, safe and caring environment. We celebrate and share the experiences and lives of PHA and those affected by HIV/AIDS. We celebrate ourselves through our history, the telling of our stories and living courageous lives. We demonstrate courage and commitment in the fight against HIV/AIDS. ACNS believes in the need for a sustainable, committed and coordinated response to HIV/AIDS. We believe learning is an important, ongoing process, fundamental to our growth. We believe in advocating for a just and compassionate society. As the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia envisions and fights for a cure, we strive to promote holistic quality of life. ACNS will respond to the changes and challenges by ensuring qualified, compassionate human resources, funding, education and commitment to health promotion.