December Newsletter

The Future of Affordable Housing

Together We Make a Positive Impact

When speaking with our Director of Housing and Facilities, Krista Dunn, she shared that in her almost ten years with the YWCA Halifax, she has been “floored and humbled by the perseverance of the individuals and families we serve and the dedication and commitment of the staff team.” Krista points out that many participants have already overcome significant barriers by the time they join YWCA programs. For her, it is a privilege to be part of their journey. She has watched families reunite and exit the child welfare system after generations of involvement, participants graduate from high school and post-secondary education programs, and individuals recover from addictions. Though there have been many challenges, there have been countless more successes.

Krista recalls *Misha, a former housing participant who said, “I didn’t have anyone to help support me in becoming a new mother. I was surprised to find out what a healthy home looked like. I learned to feel safe and create the stability needed to provide for my son and me.”

Over the next five years, YWCA Halifax aims to build 369 affordable housing units, which will provide homes for approximately 1,000 individuals – individuals like *Misha. And we need your support to do this. We cannot lose momentum. Please donate today.

In 2024 alone, YWCA Halifax successfully opened 63 housing units. Of these, 32 are brand-new homes housing 119 people, reducing the HRM By Name List by an astounding one-third. The HRM By Name List prioritizes homeless and precariously housed individuals and families based on need and matches them to suitable housing.

Together we can build neighborhoods where children play freely, families live without fear of eviction, and individuals focus on their hopes and goals. Join us in making this vision a reality.

Let’s change lives in the HRM. Imagine a Halifax where no one must sleep on the streets, where families can stay together, and where individuals can rebuild their lives with dignity. This vision can become a reality with your help. Please donate today.

YWCA Halifax also accepts donations via e-transfer. Simply send your e-transfer to: finance@ywcahalifax.com and use the password: Housing. You are also welcome to drop a cheque off between 8:45 – 4:30 Monday to Friday at 358 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield.  

Together, we can make a difference. 💜