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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · 5d

Come work with us! To apply please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Full job descriptions here: adsumforwomen.org/employment-o...

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · 25d

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · 25d

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our thoughts on the proposal from @nspowerinc.bsky.social to seek increases in power rates in Nova Scotia.

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lecorbeausage.bsky.social @lecorbeausage.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you're able to donate, please drop off on campus or bring to the game on Saturday! #smuhuskies #smuhuskiesfootball #schoolsupplies #community @adsumforwomen.bsky.social @smuhuskies.bsky.social

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Sep 2

Earlier today, Adsum staff testified at the @nsgov.bsky.social Standing Committee on Community Services on Moving Toward an Epidemic-Level Response to Intimate Partner Violence.

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today, Tuesday.
Watch live here: share.google/LYZOwRVXNBh7...

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 29

Tuesday, Sept 2, we’re presenting to the NS Standing Committee on Community Services. The focus: an epidemic-level response to intimate partner violence. What’s needed in education, prevention, services, resources?
Watch from the visitors’ gallery or on the Gov’t Youtube channel. 10 AM til noon #IPV

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 29

Today. Gathering to remember and honour lives cut short, and call for action to end this crisis.

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Good move! A backpack, new sneakers, even snacks can make a difference in a child walking into school with confidence, ready to learn.

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · Aug 26

Support for School Supplies for Families on Income Assistance news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/2...

Support for School Supplies for Families on Income Assistance

news.novascotia.ca

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks to friends @Telus for offering your box to folks at the shelter. We had a fabulous night out in Halifax.

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 26

F R E E sale this Thursday, Aug 28, 107 Albro Lake Road, Dartmouth, 11 am - 2 pm.
We have limited school supplies available, mostly for elementary grade students. C’mon over!

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 25

A new school year brings financial pressure to families living in poverty/ housing insecurity. We see the impacts everyday. A backpack, sneakers, even snacks can help, because every child deserves to enter school ready to learn. Thanks to friends at Dal Med for packing school supplies for 140+ kids.

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CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · Aug 25

Just released: 2025 Living Wages Report for NL, NS, & PEI. Too many households in Atlantic Canada struggle to make ends meet - their earnings don't cover basic living expenses. Govts & employers must act to address the affordability crisis. Learn more: bit.ly/2025livingwa...
#NSpoli #NLpoli #PEIpoli

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 18

Together w/Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland NS & YWCA Halifax, we invite you to join this call2action: to keep funding Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) &
prioritize the health, safety & success of women, girls & gender-diverse persons.
Voice your concern here:
win.newmode.net/elizabethfry...

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 15

Government funding helps to promote housing supply but new units are rarely accessible to Nova Scotians who most need affordable housing where rents are geared to income. And to be clear, affordable housing does not trickle down. It is intentionally created. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Here's where more than $600M in federal funding for new N.S. housing has gone | CBC News

More than $600 million in federal loans and grants have gone toward building new housing in Nova Scotia. Some of the money has funded deeply affordable housing. But, one researcher says, more is neede...

www.cbc.ca

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Aug 7

“In situations where health risks are worsened by extreme heat, caseworkers may refer individuals to local charities such as St. Vincent de Paul or churches,” says spokesperson for @nsgov.bsky.social
Another burden placed on charities and clients.

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 30

Another hot humid day! With more than 170 adults staying at The Bridge, we could really use lightweight clothes. All genders. Please support if you can, and share widely.
Drop
Off at The Bridge, 101 Wyse Road, Dartmouth.

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 28

This Wednesday, c’mon down to our fabulous FREE sale. From 1:30-3:30 at 2421 Brunswick Street, Halifax. 🎈

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 21

#examinerbus on route 333 from Tant

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 20

Sending love & good wishes to our colleague Dolly Williams, today celebrating her 80th birthday. A leader in Nova Scotia’s Black community and a lifelong advocate for social justice, Dolly has worked at Adsum for 25 years guided by these wise words: “enjoy the work, don’t get tired.” Happy 80th🌹

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 18

High 5 @hfxrec.bsky.social bringing camp to kids.

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happening now.
This could have been housing, affordable housing, a beautiful community space in the northend.

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Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 10

Homelessness is growing worse in rural Nova Scotia. While these results of research are distressing, they are not a surprise. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Growing rural homeless population facing unique challenges, researchers say | CBC News

Two separate homelessness counts show an increase in the number of people living without permanent shelter, as well as an increasing strain on the organizations that support these individuals.

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