Wildfire Recovery Appeal

Supporting Nova Scotians impacted by wildfire

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The Wildfire Recovery Appeal supported the needs of communities in Nova Scotia to recover and restore social networks

Communities need a wide variety of supports and services when rebuilding after a climate change disaster such as a wildfire. United Way Halifax was committed to being there during the recovery and social network restoration process. Funding prioritized those who are experiencing poverty and marginalization.

The Wildfire Recovery Appeal disbursed funds in two stages, to ensure that funding evolved as needs in community evolved in.

Our two reports, the Wildfire Recovery Phase One Report and the Final Wildfire Recovery Report are now available, with facts, stories and examples of the impact of donations for the communities of Upper Tantallon, Hammonds Plains, Shelburne and Barrington.

Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains Area

Phase Two Recipients

The following organizations received funding to provide support for ongoing needs as a result of the wildfires:

  • Emmanuel Baptist Church
  • Freedom Kitchen and Closet
  • Highland Park Ratepayers Association
  • St. Luke’s United Church
  • St. Margaret’s Bay Legion
  • St. Margaret’s Bay Toy Library
  • St. Nicholas Anglican Church
  • The Unicorn Theatre Society
  • Wallace Lucas Community Centre
  • Westwood Hills Home Owners Association

Shelburne and Barrington Region

Phase Two Recipients

The following organizations received funding to provide support for ongoing needs as a result of the wildfires:

  • Acadia First Nation
  • ANS Western Service Providers Network
  • Barrington and Area Lions Club
  • Centreville United Baptist Church
  • Clyde Area Community Centre Association
  • Shelburne County Arena Association
  • Shelburne County Youth Health and Support Association
  • Shelburne County Senior Safety and Services Society
  • Shelburne Loyalist FoodBank
  • Villagedale Community Association

Tantallon and Hammonds Plains Area – communities impacted by mandatory evacuation

Phase One Recipients

The following organizations received funding to provide support directly to their neighbourhood or community through the United Way Halifax Wildfire Recovery Appeal. Examples of support included gift cards, basic needs, baby items, transportation coverage and more.

  • Emmanuel Baptist Church – Upper Hammonds Plains
  • Freedom Kitchen and Closet (Knox Church)
  • Hammonds Plains Community Centre
  • Highland Park Ratepayers Association
  • Lucasville Baptist Church – Lucasville
  • Lucasville Community Association – Lucasville
  • Lucasville Education Committee Society – Lucasville
  • North End Community Health Centre – Social worker available for drop-in needs at the Community Hub, Monday-Friday 1 pm – 5 pm in July. More info can be found here.
  • St. Luke’s United Church
  • St. Margaret’s Bay Legion
  • St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club
  • St. Margaret’s Bay Toy Library
  • St. Nicholas Anglican Church
  • Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Conferences – Upper Tantallon
  • Team Work Cooperative
  • Upper Hammonds Plains Community Centre – Upper Hammonds Plains
  • Unicorn Theatre
  • Wallace Lucas Community Centre – Lucasville

Shelburne and Barrington Regions, Phase One Recipients

Phase one funding is supporting needs such as food and appliance replacement, special cleaning supplies, transportation costs and costs associated with displacement. This list will be updated as additional organizations receive funding.

  • Acadia First Nation
  • Black Loyalist Heritage Society
  • Centreville United Baptist Church
  • Shelburne County Arena Association
  • Shelburne County Senior Safety and Services Society
  • Shelburne County Youth Health and Support Association 
  • Shelburne Loyalist Food Bank
  • The Lions Club of Barrington
  • Villagedale Community Association

Looking for individual support?

United Way Halifax cannot provide funding to individuals. If you’re looking for support, please call 2-1-1 or visit their website. 211 Nova Scotia is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages.