Adsum for Women and Children

testimonial from a single mother

“Two years ago, I had nowhere to go. I had no idea what my future had in store, being a single mom. You know, your self-esteem gets trampled when you can't take care of yourself and your child.”

“There was a lot of stress during that time. I pictured my son and I living in a not-so-great neighbourhood sharing a mattress on the floor. It's what I envisioned. With the help of Adsum, I found safe, suitable housing. It was a huge weight off my shoulders. It was the biggest relief that I didn't have to put my son through chaos. Instead, he has his own bed, his own room. We play board games. We curl up on the couch and watch movies. We’ve made a home out of it.

And it's a place I'm proud to call my home, I'm proud to bring people to. Even for me socially, having a friend over for supper, to have a place I'm not embarrassed about. It's a nice feeling to have that.”

With today’s post, we’ve reached the end of our Housing Questionnaire series. Thank you for following along. As our social posts were highlights of responses, please visit our website where you’ll find each party’s complete qu

In the fourth part of our Housing Questionnaire series, we’re sharing responses dealing with government collaboration and efficiency, and how parties plan to support our neighbours staying outdoors.

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Today’s provincial party questionnaire answers deal with how parties plan to invest in public and/or affordable housing. You can also find the full questionnaire responses we received from participating parties at adsumforwomen.org

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It’s Day Two of sharing the responses we received from our questionnaire to all major provincial parties. Today, we’re talking about fixed term leases and poverty reduction.

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Help #shutouthomelessness by bidding on great and exclusive items at Hockey Helps the Homeless Halifax Silent Auction.

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We asked all major provincial parties how they plan to address the housing crisis and reduce poverty in Nova Scotia. We’ll be sharing what we’ve received back over the coming days - here are responses to our first two questions.

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Always lovely to see Adele and the team at @silkenlingerie for their annual donation of thousands $ of under garments for people at Adsum House shelter. #kindness #community

Thanks @ctvmorningliveatlantic for having us on this morning to talk about our work and the great support from @hhthhalifax happening tomorrow.

Your Support Matters

We first opened Adsum House in 1983 and to this day, we remain grounded in our roots: to provide a safe place and support to women, gender-diverse people and families who are homeless and without resources. With ongoing and very generous support from the community, we are able to keep the doors open and our services relevant. There are many ways that you can be involved.

donate

Make a donation of a one time, monthly, or legacy gift, to Help Unlock Hope for women, gender-diverse people and families in our community.

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Volunteer

Join the more than 100 people who give regular time to cook meals, provide unique services for clients or work on our fundraising committees and board.

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Partner

Plan a fundraising event with your friends, community group or company as a Third Party Fundraising Partner to raise money and the items we need most.