The Colchester Sexual Assault Centre is a federally registered charitable organization and relies on the generous financial support of grants and donations. We would like to recognize and thank our funding partners and donors for their incredible generosity!
July 2024 – Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs for selecting our organization to host a summer student this year! We provided meaningful employment to university students in the areas of education and programming, fundraising, and marketing and communications!
June 2024 – Thank you to the Municipality of Colchester for the $5,000 investment into our programs and services! This support will help to make our communities a safer place for everyone!
May 2024 – Thank you to the Nova Institution Women for selecting our organization to provide education and support services to their staff and inmates. This $7,680 contribution towards our programs and services will help our organization to continue supporting all vulnerable women and female-identifying people.
May 2024 – We received a generous $800 donation from the proceeds of the Brigid Trio’s International Women’s Day Celebration! All donations – big or small – will have a lasting impact on those impacted by sexual violence within our communities! To make a donation simply click the DONATE NOW link above!
April 2024 – We greatly appreciate our partnership with the Truro Pride Society. Their contribution of $2,100 in our shared space helps us to reinvest into our vital programs and services. Enabling equitable navigation support services and counselling for those who identify in the 2SLGBTQIA+community impacted by sexual violence is incredibly important to us.
April 2024 – Thank you to the Mental Health Foundation of NS for their $25,000 contribution towards the delivery of our programs and services by our team of Master’s-level Registered Counselling Therapists!
April 2024 – Thank you to the Department of Community Services of the Province of Nova Scotia for their annual funding contribution in support of our daily operations, and our education and prevention initiatives!
December 2023 – We can’t possibly thank everyone enough for supporting our 2nd Annual Reverse 50/50 Lottery Campaign! To all of our prize donors and to everyone who purchased a ticket – you’ve all made a lasting impact on how our organization responds to those impacted by sexual violence in our communities! Click here for more information.
July 2023 – Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs for selecting our organization to host two summer students this year! We provided meaningful employment to university students in the areas of education and programming, fundraising, and marketing and communications!
April 2023 – Thank you to the Department of Community Services of the Province of Nova Scotia for their annual funding contribution in support of our daily operations, and our education and prevention initiatives!
April 2023 – Thank you to the Mental Health Foundation of NS for their $25,000 contribution towards the delivery of our programs and services by our team of Master’s-level Registered Counselling Therapists!
March 2023 – Thank you to the Canadian Women’s Foundation for the bursary to have our organization represent at the National Shockproofing Communities Summit on Gender Based Violence held in Ottawa!
March 2023 – Thank you to the Office of Addictions and Mental Health of the Province of NS for their contribution to continue the vital programs and services we offer across Colchester, Cumberland and East Counties… and beyond!
January 2023 – Thank you to the Canadian Women’s Foundation for a $20,000 grant related to COVID-19 recovery efforts in support of our programs and services during the pandemic! Thank you also to our friends at Bridges Institute in Truro for their valuable partnership!
December 2022 – We can’t possibly thank everyone enough for supporting our first Reverse 50/50 Lottery Campaign! To all of our prize donors and to everyone who purchased a ticket – you’ve all made a lasting impact on how our organization responds to those impacted by sexual violence in our communities! Click here for more information.
November 2022 – A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Adams’ grade 12 class at Cobequid Educational Centre for selecting us as the recipient of their bake sale fundraiser! Your support will directly fund the programs and services we offer to those impacted by sexual violence in our community!
July 2022 – Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs for selecting our organization to host two summer students this year! We provided meaningful employment to university students in the areas of education and programming, fundraising, and marketing and communications!
May 2022 – Thank you to the United Way of Colchester County for selecting us as recipients to develop a community needs assessment initiative to better support female-identifying members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, in partnership with The Lotus Centre!
May 2022 – Thank you to the Province of Nova Scotia for their funding contribution in order for us to effectively meet the ever-growing demands for our programs and services!
April 2022 – Thank you to the Canadian Women’s Foundation for their sizeable contribution and ongoing investment into sexual violence services! This will enable us to continue to expand our programming and outreach in support of those women in our community that have been impacted by sexual violence! Thank you also to our friends at Bridges Institute in Truro for their valuable partnership!
April 2022 – Thank you to the Department of Community Services of the Province of Nova Scotia for their annual funding contribution in support of our daily operations, and our education and prevention initiatives!
March 2022 – Thank you to the Canadian Women’s Foundation for their ongoing investment into sexual violence services! This will enable us to continue to expand our programming and outreach in support of those women in our community that have been impacted by sexual violence! Thank you also to our friends at Bridges Institute in Truro for their valuable partnership!
February 2022 – Thank you to the Truro Community Health Board for selecting our organization to develop a new virtual speaker series aimed at better supporting marginalized and racialized communities within Truro and Colchester County!
December 2021 – Thank you to everyone who supported our 25th anniversary holiday ornament campaign! We are thrilled to say that we sold 143 ornaments, raising over $3,900 in support of our programs and services!
November 2021 – Thank you to our friends at Pure Country 99.5 & Bounce Radio 100.9 (CTV) for their generous donation as part of their annual Tampon Tuesday initiative, and to all who donated! We were then able to pay-it-forward by supporting our friends at Autumn House!
June 2021 – Thank you to the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada for their generous grant in order for us to create new virtual programming to better respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic in our province. This support will have a lasting impact on our organization
June 2021 – Thank you to our friends at White LeBlanc Wealth Planners who dropped off a stack of gift cards for treatments to Intrinsic Salon & Spa for our entire team! Thank you for this incredibly generous gift!
June 2021 – Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs for selecting our organization to provide a student will a valuable opportunity in their field of study! Our student Mairi Hughes McKay has been a great addition to our team this summer!
May 2021 – Thank you to the Building Vibrant Communities fund and the Province of Nova Scotia for their generous support of our programs and services for the upcoming year! This contribution will ensure our team will continue to provide our valuable service across the region!
May 2021 – Thank you to the Province of Nova Scotia for their COVID-19 relief funding in order for us to grow our capacity to effectively meet the ever-growing demand on our programs and services!
April 2021 – Thank you to the Department of Community Services of the Province of Nova Scotia for their annual funding contribution in support of our daily operations!
February 2021 – Thank you to the East Hants Wellness Fund for selecting our organization so we can work together to support those in the East Hants region of our province. Virtual support options and outreach in the community are vital in supporting those impacted by sexual violence!
January 2021 – Thank you to the Canadian Women’s Foundation for their sizable funding opportunity! This will enable us to continue to expand our programming and outreach in support of those women in our community that have been impacted by sexual violence! Thank you also to our friends at Bridges Institute in Truro for their valuable partnership!
October 2020 – Thank you to the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada for their generous grant in order for us to create new virtual programming to better respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic in our province. This support will have a lasting impact on our organization
October 2020 – Thank you to the Nook and Cranny for selecting us as the recipient of their sales! Your contribution will have a lasting impact on the programs and services we provide!
September 2020 – Thank you to our friends at Big Dog 100.9 for their generous donation as part of their Tampon Tuesday initiative, and to all who donated! Our clients greatly appreciate your generosity!
June 2020 – Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs for selecting our organization to provide a student will a valuable opportunity in their field of study! Our student Jackie Higgins was a great addition to our team this summer!
May 2020 – Thank you to the local production of the Vagina Monologues for selecting us as the recipient of your fundraising efforts! Your support is greatly appreciated!
April 2020 – Thank you to the Province of Nova Scotia for their COVID-19 relief funding in order for us to grow our capacity to effectively meet the ever-growing demand on our programs and services!
April 2020 – Thank you to the Department of Community Services of the Province of Nova Scotia for their annual funding contribution in support of our daily operations!
January 11, 2017 – Thanks to Casual Dress Fridays at the CEHPL, we have received a generous donation to help support our community, victims, and survivors. Thank you!
Thank you to the Colchester United Way for providing us with a Community Impact Grant. This grant allows us to print and provide resources to our community.
Thank you to the Community Health Board for providing us with a Health and Wellness Grant. You’re helping us support victims and survivors.
