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Sponsor/Host an Event

 

At HEAL NS ...

...  we are always seeking passionate sponsors - whether they are individuals, businesses, or larger corporate partners - who want to create meaningful change in our community. Your support directly fuels our mission to raise awareness, promote education, and support vital programs related to HIV prevention and 2S/LGBTQIA+ health across Nova Scotia.

 

2026 Summer Pride Tour Sponsorship

This summer, we’re bringing our Summer Pride Tour to communities across Nova Scotia - providing access to HIV/STI self-testing through STI Care Now, sexual health resources and information, and stigma-free support at our booth at local Pride events.

Planned stops include:

  • Cumberland / Amherst Pride (June 13th): Public Educational Presentation (no booth)
  • Annapolis Valley Pride (June 22nd): Public Educational Presentation (no booth)
  • Truro Pride (June 27th): Booth
  • South Shore Pride (July 5th): Booth
  • Halifax Pride (July 18th): Booth
  • Cape Breton Pride (August 8th): Booth

We’re inviting local businesses to support a Pride stop in their community. Your contribution helps cover material and travel costs and directly supports our work promoting health equity across Nova Scotia.

If you are interested please fill out the Summer Pride Tour sponsor form.

 

Sponsor an Event

Thanks to our sponsors, we’re able to reach more people, recruit more volunteers, and increase the visibility of life-saving prevention and support resources. The ripple effect of your support is powerful and it helps reduce stigma, build community, and improve outcomes for those who need it most.

If you or someone you know are passionate about HIV awareness and 2S/LGBTQIA+ health, we invite you to become a sponsor today. Together, we can create lasting, positive change in Nova Scotia.

For information on how to get involved, contact our Chris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Host Your Own Event

Hosting an event to raise funds for the Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia can be easy! Your event can be anything – an aerobics marathon, a stair climb, bake sale, a bowling or golf tournament – or whatever else you can dream up. If you need some assistance, ask us – we have lots of ideas. Contact us today and we can talk more about it.

To inspire you, here’s some pastexamples of third party fundraisers: BBQs, Glam Delusion, an 80s Old School Dance Party, Wine and Cheese....

To register your event, please contact Chris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We’ll need your name, and your fundraising idea. In return we’ll offer any help we can give!

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Volunteer with Us

HEAL NS offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities including Fund Development and Awareness Events, supporting Program work (PLHA services, HIV/STI prevention work, and border health promotion projects), and Board or Committee work. 

Make a difference. Volunteer Now.

Program work occurs during regular office hours - as well as evenigns and weekends. Fund development and awareness events usually occur in the evenings or on weekends.

We have various events occurring throughout the year. Our yearly schedule includes:

  • Pride Bingo
  • Halifax Pride Week
  • The Red Gala
  • Drag-Along Spectacular
  • AIDS Awareness Week - Late November, ending December 1st
  • Halifax World AIDS Day Vigil

PLHA Services includes our Complimentary and Alternative Therapies (CATS) Program. Registered therapists from differing modalities such as therapeutic massage, and osteopathy offer free appointments to our HIV-positive members; etc.

The Board composition reflects the involvement of people living with HIV, health professionals, community members and various other skill areas. The Board operates under a Policy Board model (CARVER). Board members are elected for a two-year term and participate in at least one of the board committees: (1) Human Resources & Governance Committee; or (2) Vision & Strategy Committee.

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