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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Shaleen Jones
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaleen has worked tirelessly to address the additional need for support for those impacted by eating disorders. Her goal is to ensure that no one faces an eating disorder alone. By adapting and growing her team, she’s been able to ensure that care is accessible regardless of income, […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Rob Casey
Rob supports people with barriers to employment to help match them with an employer. He spends time getting to know clients, understanding their skills and abilities and what area they would like to work in. He’s also constantly networking with employers, helping them understand the benefits of hiring inclusively and supporting the client to be […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Preston Simmons
When the pandemic began in March of 2020, Preston was instrumental in supporting the development of a temporary women’s shelter at our Community Y location. He was also a key player in the disbursement of $25,000 in grocery cards to our low-income community members during the 1st summer of the pandemic. Preston develops and delivers […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Marg MacIntosh
Pictou County Transit (PCT), a fixed route bus service, was launched on May 17th, 2021. She is compassionate and caring with the individuals who use the service who often come from a vulnerable background. Marg was instrumental in the planning and development of PCT. She helped develop the route itself, the fare rate, advertising opportunities […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Lori Edgar
Negotiating the COVID 19 crisis has been challenging for any not-for-profit organization, charity or business and Affirmative Ventures was no exception. We faced significant setback or closure with the loss of our customers, program participants, and the loss of affordable living units in the community. Not only did Lori pivot with this challenge she found […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Laurel Taylor
Laurel’s dedication to addressing homelessness in rural Western Zone is nothing short of amazing. Without her advocacy, many people might have had to sleep rough, without adequate access to resources during the pandemic. Laurel pursued additional funding for a shelter and hotel rooms when shelter spaces were full. This is in addition to the supportive […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Krista Watts
Krista built and opened a small new options home for individuals with complex care needs in 2021. The home is a pilot project for MCHA and is part of the movement to deinstitutionalize care services in Nova Scotia. Krista has thrown herself wholly and completely into getting this project up and running, and her tireless […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Kaleigh Smith
Kaleigh runs the Abundance program at the Elizabeth Fry Society in Mainland Nova Scotia. This program has flourished since. Kaleigh has joined the organization. She quickly moved into a leadership position as her desire to serve was obviously noted by her superiors. The Abundance Program is designed to meet the needs of marginalized and vulnerable […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Greg Martell
Souls Harbour was determined to never close their doors to those in need during the pandemic. During a time when many were nervous to be around people, Greg served hundreds a day – he took all necessary precautions but continued to serve. For many people, Greg was the only person they continued to have contact […]
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2022 Invisible Champion Award - Nova Scotia/Halifax
Elizabeth Chute
Elizabeth is extremely focused on helping folks being served and folks serving have and safe and positive experience. Because of our small fleet and capacity, booking trips is much more chess than checkers, and she has become a chess master, finding creative ways to accommodate the most essential requests even when it might mean undoing […]
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