For more than 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester has been enabling life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people in Colchester County and surrounding communities. Now based in North River, the organization matches volunteer mentors with youth in our region who could benefit from a supportive, encouraging relationship with an adult or peer. Learn more about BBBS Colchester programs and initiatives at www.bbbscolchester.ca.


309 Highway 311, North River, NS B6L 6G9

The Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark stretches for 165 km along the Bay of Fundy.With more than 40 impressive geosites, visitors and local residents learn about Earth’s incredible natural history including the best example of how supercontinent Pangea was formed and broke apart; the oldest dinosaur bones in Canada; highest tides in the world; and a magnificent landscape steeped in Mi’kmaw legend, Acadian lore, and a vibrant arts, food, and musical culture. With our designation from UNESCO, we join an international group of Global Geoparks in over 44 countries, including the 5 Global ...


P.O. Box 868, Parrsboro, NS B0M 1S0

Guided by stewardship, integrity and accountability the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation takes a leadership role in raising funds to enable the Colchester East Hants Health Centre to continually enhance its level of patient care. Since its founding in 1988, the Foundation has provided funding of approximately $40 million, including $27 million raised during the to our health campaign for our new hospital. The Foundation's volunteer board of directors is comprised of community members with a diverse background in business, communications and marketing, education, finance, law, ...


600 Abenaki Rd, Truro, NS B2N 5A1

CGSARA is a group of volunteers that form a Ground Search and Rescue Team, which is a self-directed and managed community organization. CGSARA is organized, trained, and equipped, to locate, access, stabilize, and transport to safety, person or persons lost and/or injured in wilderness, wilderness interface areas, an inland waterways of the Province, in accordance with the Emergency Management Office (EMO) of Nova Scotia. We are a non-profit, charitable organization registered under the registry of joint stocks in the province of Nova Scotia


73 Ventura Drive, Debert, NS B0M 1G0

The Colchester Sexual Assault Centre(CSAC)is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to strengthening, empowering, and supporting survivorsof sexualizedviolencein a gender-equitable, compassionate environment.The ultimate goal of the CSAC is the prevention of sexualized violence and provides free confidentialsupport services. Services include one-on-one and group counselling, emotional support to survivors and for their family and friends, public presentations and community events.Locatedin Truro, Nova Scotia, the CSAC’s services are available to those in the Colchester, ...


35 Commercial Street, Suite 403, Truro, NS B2N 3H9

Truro is an energetic, growing town known as the "Hub of Nova Scotia" because of our central location. Our downtown core offers an idyllic blend of small-town charm and a thriving, modern business community. Since 1979, we have represented the interests of Truro, Nova Scotia’s downtown business community. Our organization has evolved into a driving force behind many downtown developments and promotional initiatives that take place throughout the year.


605 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 1G2

The Nova Scotia Forestry Human Resource Sector Council (NSFHRSC) is a not-for-profit organization that works with industry stakeholders to develop and retain a skilled, professional, and sustainable workforce.  The NSFHRSC focuses on human resource development tailored to meet the needs of the forestry sector—providing labour market information, training, and education; advancing human resource innovation, diversity, responsiveness, and capacity building through HR planning and skill development.


62 Parkway Drive, Unit 6, Truro, NS B6L 1N8

101 Hillvale Drive, Truro, NS B2N 5C5

Literacy Nova Scotia is a not for profit umbrella organization that provides a provincial forum for organizations and people to work together. We do this by sharing information about the state of adult literacy and essential skills in NS and in Canada by promoting accessible programs for all and by collaborating with others in order to support and celebrate learning to find solutions and to make connections.


PO Box 1516, Truro, NS B2N 5V2

Maggie's Place is a family resource centre which offers services and programs for families with young children. Programs include Parent & Tot Playgroups Parent Education Sessions a Prenatal Nutrition Program Kids in the Kitchen Red Cross First Aid Programs Car Seat Inspections and a Toy & Resource Lending Library. Playgroups are also offered to families in seven communities outside of Truro. All programs are free and childcare is provided as needed. For more information please visit our website.


1027 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1H7

The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi'kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi'kmaq territory. Our goal is to operate and administer a strong and effective Aboriginal Peoples Representative Organization that serves advocates and represents our community.


129 Truro Heights Road, Truro, NS B2N 5N2

The North Shore Community Development Association is a non-profit organization based in Tatamagouche that acts cooperatively with other volunteer organizations educational institutions the private sector and government to promote the community's long-term prosperity and well-being.


225 Main St., Tatamagouche, NS B0K 1V0

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90 Esplanade Street Suite 2, Truro, NS B2N 2K3

Northern Healthy Connection Society (NHCS) is a community based organization serving Northern Nova Scotia (Colchester, Cumberland, East Hants, and Pictou Counties). Mission Statement:- Supportive of healthy choices and decisions of priority populations at risk.- Committed to act responsibly to the ongoing changes and challenges faced by vulnerable populations.- Addresses broader health concerns including vaccinations and testing.- Supports a Harm Reduction philosophy. Needle Exchange, Support and Treatment Information, Condom Co-op, Youth PhotoVoice, Information on STBBI Testing, Healthy ...


33 Pleasant Street, Truro, NS B2N 3R5

168 Arthur St, Truro, NS B2N 1Y4

659 Loop Route #6, Tatamagouche, NS B0K1V0

Vision: We envision a world where girls, women and families reach their fullest potential. Mission: The Lotus Centre is committed to providing services that are responsive to community and client needs; using a collaborative approach with our partners, we promote positive social change for the advancement of all girls and women. Programs and Services include: One on One Support with the Women's Support Worker One on One Counselling with the Clinical Therapist Workshops: relevant programs and workshops to meet the needs of women in the community and youth based programs and workshops to ...


67 Dominion Street, Truro, NS B2N 3P2

The Mentoring Plus Strategy is a four-year project funded by the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. New Horizons aims to help retirees stay involved in their communities and healthy and happy, the project will also benefit others with valuable career and business advice to help them succeed. The program uses an intergenerational approach to connect knowledgeable retirees with individuals in need of mentorship to help them succeed in their lives, their careers, and, in some cases, as entrepreneurs. The idea of elder knowledge helping those less experienced isn't new, but ...


605 Prince Street, Truro, NS, NS B2N 1G2

The Truro Homeless Outreach Society is an incorporated non-profit charity operating within the Town of Truro Nova Scotia. The Truro Homeless Outreach Society (THOS) grew out of the Out of the Cold program in Truro. Beginning in 2010 Out of the Cold operated out of local churches for 4 winters. The program was entirely volunteer-driven and ran from November 1 to March 31 each year. Out of the Cold provided an evening meal overnight shelter (on cots or mats) breakfast and when available a bagged lunch. The doors to Out of the Cold opened at 8:00 pm and closed at 7:00 am. In the winter of 2014 a ...


29 Arthur Street, Truro, NS B2N 1X7

MissionThe Truro Pride Society creates conversations and fosters understanding between 2SLGBTQIA+community members and the members of the local, traditional, and social communities in which they reside. Conversations are respectful, inclusive, celebrate diversity, and conducted to encourage intersectionality. Truro Pride will advocate for safer spaces, celebratory events, such as the Truro Pride Parade, and better understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ challenges and successes.VisionThe Truro Pride Society works to improve the representation and wellbeing of the local 2SLGBTQIA+community within the ...


605 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G2

Our Mission: To improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.Our Vision: To improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. Our Principles: To improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.


90 Esplanade St, Truro, NS B2N 5J7