Who We Support
CPC Halifax Citadel members are committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community in which we live, most notably for women and children. Since 1989, we have supported Phoenix Youth Programs annually from the proceeds of Progress Women of Excellence Awards. Phoenix Youth offers homeless youth an opportunity to break the cycle of hopelessness.
We help foster the cause of the physically, mentally and socially handicapped through Special Olympics and currently assist other community needs such as Alice Housing, Adsum for Women and Children, and Homebridge Youth Society.
Community Service:
As a club we are mandated to do a collective 300 hours of community service a year. Volunteering is a big part of the reason many of us join the club as we want to be directly involved with the people we support. There’s always something for everyone and the variety of work we do makes us feel like we’re making an impact all over the community.
Places where we volunteer:
Phoenix Youth Programs – phoenixyouth.ca
Phoenix is a non-profit, community based organization located in Halifax that offers at-risk and homeless youth, ages 12 – 24, the opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness and find a path from the street.
Adsum for Women and Children - adsumforwomen.org
Their mission is to provide programs, services, and housing – from crisis to stability – emergency shelter, short and longer term housing, supports, programs, and resources that offer a safe place to live, while addressing the barriers of stable housing.
Alice House - alicehouse.ca
They provide safe second-stage housing and supportive counselling for women and children in Nova Scotia.
Chisholm Services for Children - chisholm4children.ca
A non-profit organization in Central Nova Scotia offering a long-term care program, which specializes in early intervention, prevention and permanency planning.
Family SOS - .familysos.ca
Supporting children and families in the HRM by providing guidance and tools to successfully navigate their circumstances.
Special Olympics Nova Scotia (SONS) - specialolympicsns.ca
Special Olympics Nova Scotia is committed to enriching the lives of Nova Scotians with an intellectual disability through sport.
Make a Wish Foundation - makeawish.ca
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
Easter Seals - easterseals.ns.ca
Are the primary destination for those seeking information, support, mobility equipment, recreation programs, and skills development opportunities. We advocate for a barrier-free Nova Scotia and provide top-quality services promoting mobility, inclusion and independence for Nova Scotians with disabilities. 30% of Nova Scotians live with a disability, the highest percentage amongst all Canadian provinces.
Homebridge Youth Society - homebridgeyouth.ca
Was incorporated in 1977 and known as The Association for the Development of Children's Residential Facilities (ADCRF) for 28 years. This charitable, non-profit organization (Charitable Registration #106728918RR0001) was established by front line social workers who identified a need for residential care in the child welfare system.
Please note - This is not an inclusive list
Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation
Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation (CPCF) was registered as a Non Profit Corporation for charitable purposes in 1968 to support the charitable objectives and purposes of the Canadian Progress Club (CPC). It is recognized by CRA as a” charitable organization” pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada).
In 1986, the members of CPC, looking to find common ground and a uniting focus for all clubs across Canada to use the resources of CPCF to support Special Olympics. A goal was set to raise $1 million to be kept in an endowment fund for that purpose. From that fund periodic (now annual) donations to SOC have been and will continue to be made. Monies donated have assisted the Canadian Special Olympians to attend the International Games by helping purchase uniforms and offsetting travel costs. The $1 million goal was reached in 2005 at the CPC National Convention in Saskatoon – a very proud moment for all Progressians. CPC, through CPCF, is now not just a sponsor but has become a partner with Special Olympics, and that relationship helps to strengthen the commitment to and otherwise benefits both organizations. Currently, Special Olympics Canada holds training camps for athletes, coaches and support staff that are funded by the donation received from CPCF.
The resources of CPCF are available to assist those in need in all communities across this great country where there is a CPC presence. CPCF charitable purposes place a strong focus on persons with physical and intellectual disabilities, but other purposes are also well recognized and supported. You can be a part of all of this by contributing to Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation (CPCF).
The resources of CPCF are generated from funds raised by the chartered Canadian Progress Clubs located across Canada, and their members and sponsors. Money is also raised by individual and corporate donations.