Looking for a way to share the love on St. Valentine’s Day?
Join us for Skate for Shelter on Saturday, February 14
from 1:00–3:00 pm at Emera Oval.
Get outside for for an afternoon of skating, some hot cocoa, and sweet treats. No skates? No problem! Skates and helmets are available on-site to borrow at no cost. You will need to show a valid government-issued photo ID.
The event is free, however, your donations are welcome! All proceeds support the Emergency Shelter Project of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
Bring your friends, your family, or your Valentine, and help us warm up winter for those in need.
For more information contact our Development Coordinator, Jennifer Dewrey-Deane:
Thank you!

Our Emergency Shelters exists due to generous contributions made by:
- Well Engineered
- The Halifax Assistance Fund
- The Windsor Foundation
- Pastors, Parish Staff, and countless volunteers
- …and many big-hearted donors
Emergency Shelters Contact
Lindsay Misiner
Emergency Shelter Coordinator
(902) 429-9800 ext 327
How can I help?
You can donate to the cause!
- Donate Now by Clicking here or on the right hand side of this page.
- Call the Business Office at (902) 429-9800 ext 309
- Send a cheque to: Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.
Please note in the memo line:
“Emergency Shelters Project” and
mail it to:
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
1559 Brunswick St, Suite 101
Halifax, NS B3J 2G1
Attn: Business Office
Is your parish hosting a shelter or shelters? Check to see how you might be able to help them support the shelter occupant(s).


