Dear Community,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Roberts as Interim Executive Director of Alice House, effective July 28, 2025. Lisa will be leading the organization throughout Jill Trites’ upcoming maternity leave, ensuring that our mission and programs continue seamlessly during this time of transition.
We’re proud to share our 2024–2025 Impact Report, which reflects the incredible strength of the women and children we serve, the deep commitment of our team, and the power of community in creating real, lasting change.
Over the past year, Alice House provided safe housing and wraparound supports to 25 women and 33 children recovering from intimate partner violence. We launched new initiatives, expanded existing programs, and continued to strengthen our foundation as we look toward the future.
Some highlights from the year include:
We’re thrilled to launch the Fall Harvest Raffle — a celebration of local generosity, seasonal experiences, and community care.
From June 26 to August 14, 2025, you can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three incredible prize packages filled with accommodations, dining, goods, and experiences from Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley.
Best of all, every ticket sold helps provide safety, shelter, and healing to women and children rebuilding their lives after intimate partner violence.
Alice House is excited to announce the launch of our new online training initiative: Growing Together—a program designed to support service providers who work with women and young children (ages 0–6) impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV).
This program is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.
We’re proud to announce that Alice House has officially joined the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS), deepening our connection to a province-wide network of support for survivors of intimate partner violence.
This holiday season, we are excited to announce a matching donation opportunity thanks to the generous support of The Canadian Tilling Foundation. Donations to Alice House will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $7,500! This means your donation will have twice the impact, helping even more women and children fleeing intimate partner violence find safety, stability, and hope.
How your donation makes a difference:
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Alice House 50/50 Raffle! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support women and children recovering from domestic violence while also having the chance to win a cash prize.
50% of the proceeds go directly to supporting the essential programs and services provided by Alice House. The remaining 50% forms the prize pool that one lucky ticket holder will take home. By participating, you are contributing to a worthy cause and investing in the well-being of individuals and families in need.
As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, families in our housing program at Alice House are preparing for the transition back to the classroom. For many of these families, the excitement of a new school year is accompanied by the stress of ensuring their children have the necessary supplies to succeed.
At Alice House, we believe every child deserves the chance to start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to thrive. This year, we are reaching out to our community to help support our back-to-school drive.
This year, I am navigating motherhood differently as a newly single parent, but I am not alone thanks to the support and safe-housing provided to me through Alice House.
I arrived at Alice House with my toddler, having left a nearby women’s shelter. This was my third time leaving my abusive partner and seeking refuge. As you know, there are very few affordable housing options in Nova Scotia right now, and even fewer that can accommodate a mom with no credit history, no references, no damage deposit and no time to wait.
