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Emergency Shelters Program

First Emergency Shelter is Built!

Our first emergency shelter has been built! The shelter is located Saint Anthony’s Church, part of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Dartmouth. It will be occupied shortly and several more shelters in other parts of the city will be built this week.

We are pleased to be able to partner with the people in our communities and city officials to make this project a reality.  In a little over a week over $50,000 of our $230,000 goal has been reached.  The plan is to build 20 temporary emergency shelters by Christmas Eve to give those who need it a safe space as the weather gets colder.

As Catholics the corporal acts of mercy are a part of our faith that call us to action; action that will help those who are in need.  One of those acts is to shelter the homeless. This year we are able to make this happen – with your help. Maybe you, your family, your business, or the organization that you work for is looking for a way to give a meaningful gift this Christmas. We invite you to consider giving the gift that will help create a space to call home – even if it’s temporary.  To donate and to keep up-to-date on the progress of this project see: www.halifaxyarmouth.org/shelters

In this season of Advent, where we await the Light of Christ to dispel the darkness, let us all find ways to be that Light to all who need it.

Emergency Shelters

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Our Emergency Shelters exists due to generous contributions made by:

Emergency Shelters Contact

Lindsay Misiner
Emergency Shelter Coordinator
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(902) 429-9800 ext 327

Our Emergency Shelters

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).