United Way of Halifax Region

Current research on social issues, community trends and other learnings of interest to the voluntary sector are available through the following links and documents.

EXTERNAL LINKS:

The Caledon Institute of Public Policy does research and analysis to inform and influence public opinion on poverty and social policy. 

Community Counts  presents socio-economic and other data for Nova Scotia communities.

Creative Commons provides free tools that let authors, scientists, artists, educators, and community groups share and build upon the work of others, consistent with the rules of copyright.

The Health Promotion Clearing House  is an online resource to find out more about what's happening in health promotion in Nova Scotia. 

The Homeless Hub is an innovative research library and information center focusing on homelessness issues in Canada.

The HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector works with organizations, educators, labour and government to identify and address issues related to paid employment in the voluntary and non-profit sector.