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Grants Received

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia - Community Grant

We are thrilled to start a pilot project that minimizes barriers to participation. This was made possible with the support from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. We have received $9,596 for our pilot "Queer Connections".

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We have hosted 4 events total, in Bridgewater, Port Medway, Mahone Bay, and Martins Brook. 

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About the pilot program:

Queer Connections will be a four event series including 3-hours of social connection and community engagement opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ folk within the South Shore. This event is to address isolation and loneliness within the queer community, which addresses findings in current research related to minority stress and mental wellness in rural areas. Hopefully, by providing these events, we can support community members in building peer support networks and increasing social ties to feel safe and valued. 

2024

We would like to thank all the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Donors who made this possible. You are truly making a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians. We’re so proud to be #ChangingTheWayPeopleThink about their #MentalHealth

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A thank you to community partners:

This program would not have been possible without the amazingly supportive organizations, businesses, and professionals that helped provide goods/services to these events. 

  • The Hungry Traveler

  • Rosefinch Mercantile & Tea Room

  • galeforce feasts

  • Eli & Trix

  • Town of Bridgewater - Pijinuiskaq Park

  • Buchanans House of Music

  • Kyle Whittaker

  • Printers Corner

  • ​MJ Photographics

  • Worth a Shot Photography

    • Our Performers:

    Through this program we were thankful to highlight some amazing Nova Scotian Queer Talents.  

  • Izra Fitch 

  • Jade Bennet

  • ​Miranda

  • Liz Forsey

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