Stories
The Homefront Model: An Event by Alice House
On June 23, 2022, we were thrilled to host our friends and partners from Calgary, Alberta to learn more about the HomeFront Model. The HomeFront Model is an evidence-based response to domestic violence; the team spoke with us about what the model is and how data and evaluation had led to improved client and system outcomes. As well, participants were given tools and res
[Read More]Announcing our June 2022 Matching Campaign
Safety and security are paramount in our work.
[Read More]International Women's Day 2022
In 1848, hundreds of people gathered for America’s first women’s rights convention after women were not allowed to speak at an anti-slavery convention. The first IWD took place in 1908, where women protested garment workers’ labour conditions. IWD being recognized on March 8 has ties to the women’s movements that took place during the 1917 Russian Revolution.
[Read More]Holiday Wish List 2021
Each year at Alice House when the holiday season approaches, we come together to identify the needs and wishes expressed by the women and children of Alice House. Above and beyond our Family Sponsorship Program, we make our Holiday Wish List available to the community.
[Read More]Alice House Annual General Meeting 2021
The year of 2020-21 was a year full of challenges and triumphs. Our staff team and Board of Directors pulled together to ensure the essential services provided by Alice House were delivered. The women who call Alice House home showed all of us what true bravery and resilience looks like.
[Read More]FAMILY COUNSELLOR (HEALING HEARTS PROGRAM)
2 year contract with possibility of renewal.
POSITION TITLE: Family Counsellor (FC)
POSITION SUMMARY: The primary function of the FC is to provide therapeutic assessment, counselling, and support for children, youth and women to facilitate emotional development and recovery for families exposed to violence, emotional abuse, and trauma in the home.
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Notice Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting 2019 - Date: Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 - Time: 6:30 pm - Place: TBD
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I Now Have the Strength
I Now Have the Strength
A mother in her late twenties with one child fled from another province to gain distance from her abuser. She was on Income Assistance, and was homeless. She wanted to disconnect from her abuser, achieve stability and get off income assistance.
[Read More]Government of Canada announces investment in women's organizations in Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Department for Women and Gender Equality
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, announced the Government of Canada is investing $2.4 million in seven organizations and Indigenous organizations serving women across Nova Scotia. Alice House was one of the seven projects selected for federal funding. Funding amount for $75,728.
[Read More]Ultramar Chooses Alice House as its Local Charity Choice 2019
Alice House welcomes 'Charity of the Year' with Ultramar
We were thrilled to receive a call from Brad Feicht, Jr. Application Analyst, Ultramar, Dartmouth Branch, Parkland in early January letting Alice House Executive Director, Heather Byrne know that Alice House would be its charity of choice this year! Ultramar is a community minded organization that contributes to local community non-profits and provides support through workplace campaigns, and heating initiatives and discounts.
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