Stepping Stone
9 Ferguson Road B3A 4J8 Dartmouth Centre, NS, Canada

COVID-19 rapid tests and Masks are available for our clients and members of the public, and can be picked up at the ACNS office. We would like to thank The Canadian Red Cross for sending out these supplies. For more info contact [email protected]

2 of our amazing, wonderful staff receiving Partnership Awards for Stepping Stone’s contribution to programs with Correctional Services. Way to go Linda and Liz!!!

It was different this year, of course, but the holiday spirit shone through at the Stepping Stone Christmas party.

Stepping Stone drop in will be closed today. Outreach will be today from 2-5 pm. Stay safe

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is observed annually on December 17 by sex workers, their advocates, friends, families and allies. Originally conceived as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle Washington, it has evolved into an annual international event. The day calls attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers worldwide, as well as the need to remove the social stigma and discrimination that have contribut...ed to violence against sex workers and indifference from the communities they are part of. Sex worker activists also state that custom and prohibitionist laws perpetuate such violence. THE RED UMBRELLA SYMBOL The red umbrella is an important symbol for sex worker rights and is used for events that are held on December 17. The red umbrella symbol was first used by sex workers in Venice, Italy in 2001. Slovenian artist Tadej Pogacar collaborated with sex workers to create the "Prostitute Pavilion" and CODE: RED art installation for the 49th Venice Biennale of Art. Sex workers also held a street demonstration, the Red Umbrellas March, to protest inhumane work conditions and human rights abuses. The International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE) adopted the red umbrella as a symbol of resistance to discrimination in 2005. A corresponding march was organised as the closing event to the European Conference on Sex Work, Human Rights, Labour and Migration conference, held in Brussels, Belgium, at which almost 200 participants appeared.

REMINDER FOR PROGRAM USERS The holiday party sign up is still open until Friday November 27th. Please call the drop-in at 902-420-0103 if you want to be added to the list.

Our MOSH Housing First Team is working diligently to address homelessess in Halifax! Our Barrington Street Housing Project will provide 15 new beds in Halifax b...y end of 2020! This new initiative will provide immediate temporary housing for some of our community’s most vulnerable individuals. The funding gives us 12 months to work with our provincial, municipal and community partners to create permanent solutions for those experiencing homelessness. Full story captured by Taryn Grant can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca//halifax-nova-scotia-government-new-she #communityhealth #community #halifax

This is awesome! We appreciate the support!!!

Reminder for Program Users The drop-in will be closed Wednesday November 11th for Remembrance Day. Stay safe and see you on Thursday!!

Since the newer Covid restrictions were announced yesterday, Stepping Stone drop-in will now be open to program users by appointment only. This will be for the next 2 weeks and we will re-visit at that time.

With the latest restrictions that have been announced regarding the spread of Coivd-19, Stepping Stone has had to make some changes in our programming. 1. The SOAR Info Session Program that was scheduled for November 26 has been canceled. 2. The drop-in center will remain open however, we can now only accommodate 2 Program Users at a time. It is advised to call ahead of coming please. 3. The monthly food order will still be available for pick up at the drop-in but will have ...to be by appointment. Please call us on December 1st to set up a time for pick up on December 2nd. Stay safe everyone!

We are excited to announce that the Community YMCA has partnered with Hope Blooms to bring our community the 3rd annual Holiday dinner. Due to the current pande...mic, this will be a take out only event. Stop by your Community YMCA on Wednesday December 23 at 4pm for your take out meal of Turkey, potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce and of course gravy. We will also have a small gift bag for everyone. Staff will deliver your food to you at the door. Help spread the word about this important tradition at the Community YMCA. Watch this page for more details. See more

Reminder for Program Users Monthly food order can be picked up starting tomorrow

With only a month to go before our holiday party, we are still having a difficult time securing donations for this much anticipated event. This event, for many of our program users, is the only opportunity they have to enjoy the holidays and provide a gift for their children. EDIT: Items we are in need of gifts for children ages 2 - 14... baked goods hygiene products hats and mittens/gloves for adults and children We realize these are extraordinary times and many people are struggling to get by, and just might not be in a position to help this year. Even if you cannot donate, we ask that you share this post in hopes that it will reach those who are able to. Thank you all!

Holiday party sign up is open as of today. Please drop by or call in to have your name added to the list. Same requirements apply as in previous years.

Stepping Stone recognizes Transgender Awareness Week November 13-19.