The AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia Emergency Relief Fund is a special fund that can be accessed by local people who are dealing with the day-to-day struggles of living with HIV and AIDS. The fund exists to supplement other income, allowing those accessing the fund to purchase things such as nutritious food and other necessities.

See http://www.acns.ns.ca/services/for more information about the Aids Coalition of Nova Scotia's Programs and Services.

Byrony House For Battered Women and Children is a 24 bed shelter for abused women and their children. It was established in 1978, and is Nova Scotia's first transitional house. Each year, the House offers safety and shelter to approximately 450 women and children and answers over 4500 distress calls. The facility also offers individual and group counseling to its residents as well as programs to assist residents transition into healthy new lives.

Visit http://www.bryonyhouse.ca/index.htm for more information.

Manna For Health is a special needs food program that provides food meeting the special nutritional needs of people living with AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Founded in 1996 by HISM Empress II Mz. Vicki, Manna is an outreach project of Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church.

See http://www.safeharbourmcc.com for more information about this program.

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