The Saint Leonard's Society of Nova Scotia (SLSNS) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization responsible for the operation of Homeless Shelters and Community Residential Facilities (CRF's) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Our facilities and services include:  Sir Sanford Fleming House, Nehiley House, Barry House,  and Metro Turning Point Centre.

To make a donation to Saint Leonard's Society of Nova Scotia,
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All monetary donations are accompanied by an
official receipt for income tax purposes. 

Charitable Organization Registration:
108027590RR001

Goals of the Saint Leonard's Society of Nova Scotia:

	To assist an individuals rehabilitation after conflict with the law and prevent recidivism by facilitating member agencies to provide educational programs, industrial workshops, and other supportive programs as approved by the Directors of the Society.
	To prevent crime by promoting, developing and implementing improved policies, procedures and service delivery within the criminal justice system in concert with Correctional Services of Canada.
	To promote acceptance of responsibility and accountability by persons in conflict with the law, in order to change behavior that contributes to crime.
	To help the community understand its responsibility in both the incidence of crime and in the manner in which society responds to it.
	To provide a safe and healthy environment for women and children who are either homeless or in an emergency situation
	To provide supports to enable these women to establish stable housing and become self-reliant.
	To provide the people who are experiencing homelessness in metro Halifax with shelter.
	To advocate for those who are rehabilitating and/or less than fortunate and to promote understanding within our community of the importance of support for those individuals to help with successful recovery.

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The Saint Leonard's Society of Nova Scotia is funded in part by Correctional Services of Canada and the Department of Community Services.  We are always in need of and welcome donations and support from our community.