Updates

THANS Press Release – Wear Purple during Family Violence Prevention Week Feb 12-18,2017

By Ann de Ste Croix | February 10, 2017

Transition House Association of NS Friday, Feb 10, 2017 MEDIA RELEASE:  THANS calls for Nova Scotian’s to wear purple during Family Violence Prevention Week.  The impact of family violence is extensive – from human suffering, to loss of workplace productivity, to increasing demands on government and community agencies.  In addition to the human suffering, the … Read more

“Say Something if you See Something” Police Press Release

By Ann de Ste Croix | January 17, 2017

January 10, 2017 Nova Scotia police asking community industries to “Say Something if you See Something” Police officers in Nova Scotia are equipping their communities with tools to help identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. It’s part of the “Say Something if you See Something” education and awareness campaign, aimed at employees … Read more

Cape Breton Transition House talks about lack of affordable housing

By Ann de Ste Croix | January 10, 2017

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/sydney-shelter-women-children-stays Lack of affordable housing puts Sydney shelter in crunch Vulnerable women and children may return to abusers, says Transition House director Lack of affordable housing in Cape Breton is putting some women and children back in the same dangerous living situations they’ve attempted to flee, says the executive director of a Sydney shelter. Helen … Read more

THANS saddened by tragedy in Guysborough Co, NS

By Ann de Ste Croix | January 10, 2017

January 10, 2017   Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) offers condolences to the family and friends who are impacted by the recent tragedy in Guysborough County, NS.   THANS is saddened that 4 more people have lost their lives in a tragic act of violence, including 2 women and a child.  It is … Read more

Job Opportunity – Canadian Network Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses

By Ann de Ste Croix | December 20, 2016

RESEARCH AND PROGRAM OFFICER   ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses was created by the provincial and territorial shelter associations who identified a need for a unified voice on the issue of violence against women at the national/federal level.  The Network was … Read more

Dec 6 Not So Silent Vigil

By Ann de Ste Croix | November 28, 2016

Halifax Shoebox Project collecting gifts for women in shelters

By Ann de Ste Croix | November 24, 2016

Project on until Dec. 3 and the goal this year is to have 1,200 boxes to donate By Anjuli Patil, CBC News Posted: Nov 20, 2016  Examples of things to include in a shoebox. The Halifax Shoebox Project is aiming to gather 1,200 shoeboxes full of everything from shampoo and conditioner to chocolate and a friendly … Read more

Dec 6 Not So Silent Vigil Halifax

By Ann de Ste Croix | November 23, 2016

Tuesday, December 6 at 6 PM – 9 PM December 6, 2016 marks 27 years since the 1989 murder of 14 women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Join us for a candlelit vigil outside the front entrance of the Halifax Central Library to be followed by food, performances, and speakers in the Paul O’Regan Hall. … Read more

The Bank of Canada wants help to put “iconic” Canadian woman on its next series of banknotes.

By Ann de Ste Croix | March 9, 2016

Attention Canada: The Bank of Canada wants your help in choosing an “iconic” Canadian woman to put on its next series of banknotes. And forget astronaut Roberta Bondar, Anne of Green Gables and politician Ellen Fairclough, the first female federal cabinet minister, who died in 2004. Nominees must be dead at least 25 years and … Read more

South Shore Transition House Executive Director Job Posting

By Ann de Ste Croix | March 9, 2016

South Shore Transition House Association is seeking an energetic Executive Director to oversee programs and services that increase independence, promote self sufficiency and empower women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Education A Baccalaureate degree in social sciences or related field; or a combination of education and significant* and recent* *experience in a … Read more