VON Greater Halifax
7075 Bayers Rd. Halifax, NS, Canada

Mother's Day is this weekend, and there's still time to find that perfect gift! VON offers gift certificates for our Frozen Meals-on-Wheels program - give the gift of nutritious, balanced, home-style meals that can be delivered right to mom's door, contact-free. To purchase or to learn more, contact us today: von.ca/meals

In just one week we’ll be drawing the first winner of our provincial raffle fundraiser! Purchase your tickets today for your chance to win a 50% of the pot, and support VON community programs in Nova Scotia: https://www2.rafflebox.ca/raffle/vonns

Mother's Day is around the corner and if you're still looking for a great gift idea, we have gift certificates for our Frozen Meals-on-Wheels program! Give the gift of nutritious, balanced home-style meals that may be delivered contact-free. Meal options can be selected upon redeeming the gift certificate. To purchase or to learn more, contact us today: 902-454-5755

If you or someone you know needs extra support with mealtime, VON's Frozen Meals on Wheels are available for $5 each and can be delivered to your door contact-free. Contact your local VON office to learn more or place an order: https://www.von.ca/meals

Give the gift of a nutritious meal this Mother's Day! Gift certificates for our Frozen Meals-on-Wheels program are available across Nova Scotia! To purchase or to learn more, contact your local VON office today. These home-style meals are made with high-quality ingredients and with guidance from a Registered Dietitian and recommendations from Canada’s Food Guide. Clients can select their meals upon redeeming the gift certificate.

We are watching the total rise every day for this month’s raffle draw! Have you purchased your tickets to win? https://www2.rafflebox.ca/raffle/vonns By participating, you will be supporting our important community programs: $5 supports our Vial of Life program; providing healthcare workers with important medical information in an emergency $10 provides a subsidy for a Transportation Program ride; taking a client an essential medical appointment... $20 subsidizes 4 meals from our Meals-on-Wheels programs for a community member in need $50 Covers the per-day cost of two participants in our Adult Day Program Thank you for your support!

Sarah has been a #LicensedPracticalNurse with VON for 11 years. Read more about why Sarah chose to become a nurse and the top life lessons she has learned from her clients. Read more: ow.ly/hdyn50CZMgN #FacesofVON #VONCares #LPN

We have several virtual sessions in this month's #Caregiver Education Series, including one this Thursday! To learn more about our caregiver programs or sign up, visit: https://www.von.ca/en/news-and-events

Thank you to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for generously donating $10,000 to support VON’s meal programs in Nova Scotia, which provide nutritious and balanced meal options to seniors and vulnerable people in our community. We are grateful for your contributions to our meal programs, and for helping to create healthier and stronger communities. #FriendlyFuture

VON nursing staff in Greater Halifax would like to wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season!

Do you have experience or an interest in health care and want to become a Continuing Care Assistant? Check out the funding options below! The deadline for bursary applications for private career colleges is approaching on December 31. VON is currently hiring CCAs across Nova Scotia to provide in-home services for clients such as personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and respite. Become certified as a CCA and make a positive difference in our communities as a valued member of our VON team!

Frozen Favourites meals are $5 each in January! Meals are nutritionally balanced with high quality ingredients and you can create your own menu from a variety of regular and speciality meals, such as vegetarian, pureed and minced selections. To learn more and order meals for you or a loved one, call 902-454-5755.

This month, our Frozen Favourites meal program clients can also receive a festive snack pack with their meal order! Items like shortbread cookies or fruit cake, hot chocolate, sugar-free tea and clementines have been provided by Sobeys as part of their gift of pre-paid snacks for clients of our Frozen Favourites meal program. Sobeys’ support has helped VON provide additional food at no charge to clients, bringing added-value and variety to those who need extra support with me...altime. If you’d like to order meals and a snack pack for yourself or a loved one, contact us at 902-453-5800. Thank you Sobeys for your continued support and for bringing extra festive cheer to our clients this holiday season! Lastly, have you heard? We are now offering gift certificates for our Frozen Favourites program! If you know someone who needs meal support this winter, inquire with our staff today. Thank you, Esther and Laura, for snapping this photo with the items!

Happy New Year! From our VON family to you and yours, we wish you a healthy and joyful 2021.

Give the gift of a nutritious meal this holiday season! Gift certificates for our Frozen Favourites meals are the perfect gift for the seniors in your life who may require extra support with mealtime. Meal options can be selected upon redeeming the gift certificate and orders may be delivered contact-free! To learn more or to purchase, phone us today at 902-453-5800.

This is your final friendly reminder to register for VON's Virtual Trivia Challenge if you haven't already! Registration closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. We are thrilled to have participants playing from across Nova Scotia and beyond to support VON in their community. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/31kotqe We can't wait to play tomorrow evening! Will you join us? #VONVirtualTrivia

"VON has been listening to our front-line employees who experience the realities of infection prevention and control and care delivery in the home and community setting, every day. It was my privilege to invite VON front-line nurse, Cheryl, to contribute to this article. Her perspective is an important reminder of how things have changed for us, and what to keep in mind for the future." Read the full article from our CEO, Jo-Anne Poirier, and Cheryl on LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/4POj50Ck4Y8

This is your LAST CHANCE to register for VON Virtual Trivia Challenge and support your local Nova Scotia VON. Click here to purchase your ticket before MIDNIGHT tonight: https://vonme.ca/campaigns/2020-von-trivia-challenge Here’s another VON supporter who made this beautiful video after one of our volunteers requested it. Thank you Jann. Note on the time on Friday: the Trivia portal opens at 7pm and the game starts at 8:00pm Atlantic time!

Lest We Forget. VON honours and remembers those who bravely served and sacrificed for Canada. #RemembranceDay

We can't wait for VON's Virtual Trivia Challenge this Friday! This is your friendly reminder to register before it closes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Trivia is open to everyone and you may play as an individual or as a team with unlimited members. There will also be cash prizes at the end of each round and you'll be supporting your VON site of choice. Register now: https://bit.ly/31kotqe Do you know the answer to Adam’s question? Share your answer below! A) Florence Nightingale... B) Ishbel Abderdeen C) Mary Eliza Mahoney D) Helen Fairchild https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=353981052531815

It's time to test your trivia skills! Question: In which city would you find the Fisherman’s Bastion? a) Rome b) Budapest c) Barcelona... d) Athens Were you able to answer this without using Google? If so, excellent! This means that the VON Virtual Trivia Challenge is for you! Join us on Friday, November 13 from wherever you are for a fun night of trivia with the chance to win prizes, while helping your community to stay healthy and well. #VONTrivia Register today: https://bit.ly/31kotqe (Image source: Google)

"VON's Frozen Favourites give me peace of mind. They save me time and stress because I don't have to think about what to cook for my parents, I just choose a meal and heat it up." - VON client. If you or a loved one is looking for a convenient and nutritious meal option, VON is able to offer frozen meals for $5 and contact-free delivery in September. To learn more or to place an order, visit von.ca/meals.

VON's Virtual Trivia is only one week away! Have you registered yet? Don't delay - sign up to reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/31kotqe In the mean time, let's brush up on our trivia knowledge some more! Question: How often does the moon orbit the Earth? a) every 7 days... b) every 27 days c) every 30 days d) every 365 days Trivia is 7 days away and we can't wait to play virtually with all of you! Sign up with your family and bubbled friends for a fun night, hosted by Canada's very own Cash Cab host, Adam Growe! And the best part of all? You'll be supporting your VON site of choice. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/31kotqe

VON Community Support Services in Nova Scotia has received a $100,000 donation in pre-paid snack packs from Sobeys the largest corporate gift received by VON in Nova Scotia which will further support clients of VON’s Frozen Favourites meal program. We are incredibly grateful to Sobeys for this generous gift, and for recognizing the importance of building healthy communities together. Their support will help hundreds of families and people who continue to rely on VON during these uncertain times. I sincerely thank Sobeys and its leadership team for contributing so meaningfully to food security for seniors in Nova Scotia," said Jo-Anne Poirier, President and CEO, VON Canada. Our most heartfelt thanks to Sobeys for their generous gift. Read more here: https://www.von.ca//sobeys-donation-boosts-von-food-securi

On this #NationalSeniorsDay and International Day of Older Persons, VON wants to celebrate and honour seniors who are at the heart of our mission. You bring joy and wisdom into our lives every day and we are grateful for your contributions to our communities.

For many years, VON and Philips Lifeline have worked together to keep clients healthy and safe in their homes. With every VON client who subscribes to Philips Lifeline service, Philips Lifeline makes a donation to VON. Thank you, Philips Lifeline for your continued support and partnership! Learn more about Philips Lifeline services at www.lifeline.ca or by phone at 1-877-838-3208.

We are still bursting with gratitude and JOY as we reflect on Joy Saunders' 102nd walk for VON last Saturday! In case you missed it, you can re-watch her walk here: https://bit.ly/3hFVJ0E Joy has raised over $74,000 for VON in Nova Scotia to-date, and while her walks are complete, she continues to raise funds and you can donate in her name at www.von.ca/donate-joy. Joy’s family, neighbours, four-legged friends and a few VON staff cheered for Joy along her 800-metre route and as she crossed the finish line. Joy, your courageous and giving spirit has inspired so many. We thank you again for supporting your community and dedicating your campaign to our fallen colleagues, Kristen Beaton and Heather O’Brien. Thank you.

Congratulations to Sharon Goodwin, VON's Sr. VP Home & Community Care, who accepted the 2020 Nursing Leadership Award from the Canadian College of Health Leaders at their awards ceremony last night. We are so grateful to have leaders like Sharon guiding our efforts at VON. Congratulations, Sharon!

Congratulations, Joy, on completing your 102nd walk! You are a true inspiration and have shown remarkable strength and resilience throughout your walking journey. Our VON Family is incredibly honoured and grateful to have had your support. You have a special place in all of our hearts and we will continue to cheer for you and support you as you near your 102nd year! Thank you, Joy. Our hats are off to you!

Today is a very special day as Joy Saunders will be completing her 102nd walk at 11:00 a.m.! You can cheer her on virtually and watch her walk on the livestream shared here: http://ow.ly/NEEo50BoWIh and make a donation to VON in her name here: www.von.ca/donate-joy. Go Joy, go!!

Joy Saunders will be completing her 102nd walk for VON this Saturday, September 12, and you can cheer her on virtually! Tune in to the livestream of Joy’s final walk through the Walking for Joy Facebook page (shared below) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cheer her on by posting a message in the group using the hashtag #WalkingforJoy and help us 'spread the Joy' far and wide by sharing on your own channels, too! You can also support Joy by making a donation to VON in her name here: www.von.ca/donate-joy. Go, Joy, go!!

VON's Frozen Favourites are a convenient, balanced and nutritious meal option for those needing extra support with mealtime. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, VON is able to continue offering these meals for $5 across Nova Scotia in September. Visit von.ca/meals for a full list of meal program offerings and contact your local VON office to order meals for yourself or a loved one today!

VON's Frozen Favourites are available for $5 in August, making mealtime more accessible, balanced and nutritious. If you or someone you know is seeking extra support with mealtime, our frozen meals can help. Learn more about our program and how to place your order today at von.ca/meals

If you or your family member have attended VON's Adult Day Programs or received services such as meals, transportation or respite for caregivers, we want to hear from you! Please consider joining our virtual focus group. Your insight will help us be more responsive to the needs and expectations of our clients and families. Visit our Events page or contact [email protected] to learn more or to sign up. https://bit.ly/2PQvnNO #Engagement #Caregiving #VONCares

Frozen Favourites are $5/meal throughout the month of August! Thanks to our generous supporters, we are able to continue offering subsidized meals for those who need extra support with mealtime. Our frozen meals are balanced, nutritious and convenient, and can be delivered contact-free. To learn more or to place an order, visit von.ca/meals.

We are so thrilled to share that the incredible Joy Saunders is back on the road and just completed walk #62! Here is Joy earlier today, sporting her #VONStrong t-shirt and walking poles donated by Urban Poling / Nordic Walking Community. The well-wishes and support Joy received from so many of you has fueled her recovery, and she is as passionate and motivated as ever to complete 102 walks before her 102nd birthday in October. You can support Joy’s walk by donating at www.von.ca/donate-joy and cheer her on in the Walking for Joy Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2TDIkg8. Go Joy, go! #WalkingForJoy The Soul Booth with Nancy Regan

VON in Nova Scotia has been incredibly fortunate to receive support from many individuals and businesses in response to the pandemic. This week we received a very generous donation of face shields from SureWerx, which will be distributed to all VON Nurses and Continuing Care Assistants across Nova Scotia. Thank you, Rick Hanna, Regional Sales Manager at SureWerx, for thinking of VON and for your very generous gift! We are so grateful. #ThankYouThursday #StrongerTogether https://bit.ly/2ZSiYh9

This saves me time and stress. I don’t have to think about what to cook for my parents, I just choose a meal and heat it up! - VON client. Frozen Favourites are a convenient and nutritious option for mealtime, and thanks to our generous supporters we are able to continue offering meals for $5/each throughout the month of July! www.von.ca/meals VON recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia, EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power through redirected funds from the HomeWarming Program.

Meet Charlotte! To celebrate her 10th birthday earlier this month, Charlotte ran a fabulous fundraiser in support of VON! Thank you, Charlotte, for thinking of us and raising funds to support the work that we do #ThankYouThursday You can give to Charlotte’s fundraiser here: https://bit.ly/2BDWiZo Setting up your own VON fundraiser couldn’t be easier! With just a few clicks, you can make your own page to share with your community and raise funds for your local VON site here: https://www.von.ca/en/fundraiser #LiveEveryDay

To the millions of caring fathers out there - thank you and Happy Father's Day. A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely. - Emile Gaboriau

Are you or is someone you know looking for a healthy and convenient option for mealtime? Our Frozen Favourites meals are available to anyone for $5 during the month of June. You don't need to be an existing VON client to purchase meals through our program. For information on our menu and to place orders, contact our program coordinator at 902-453-5800. For orders in Windsor: 902-454-5755.

Maria Panopalis recently shared Joy Saunders' story with The Marilyn Denis Show on CTV! Joy's segment starts at the 3:45 mark As Joy continues to rest at home, so many of you keep #WalkingForJoy in her honour, sharing support in this Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2TDIkg8 or donating to her fundraiser at www.von.ca/donate-joy. We in awe of your strength and spirit, Joy, and continue to wish you well in your recovery! #StrongerTogether

VON Frozen Favourites are a nutritious and convenient option for those who need extra support at mealtime, and because of our generous supporters they are now available for $5/meal in June! Contact VON Greater Halifax at 902-453-5800 for menu details and to place your delivery order today. To place an order in Windsor, call 902-454-5755. VON recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia, EfficiencyOne and Nova Scotia Power through redirected funds from the HomeWarming Program.