1. The Shoebox ProjectThe Shoebox Project for Shelters began in Toronto in 2011 and the Halifax branch started up the following year. Since then, it’s continued to grow. The idea is to decorate shoeboxes and full them with toiletries and little luxuries women living with low-income or living in shelters can’t always afford. The deadline […]
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10 local activist organizations making a difference
Yelling into the void on Twitter about what’s wrong in the world is easy. That’s why we all do it. But there are plenty of people in Halifax who are walking the walk—whether it be advocating for the environment, mobilizing for social change or working to provide services to marginalized groups. These groups are examples […]