reachAbility Association

10/22/2026

PES, or Pre-Employment Support, is for anybody who isn't sure what to do next, what skills they can offer, and what resources they need before getting back to work. It's not a course, but one-on-one meetings where you'll get the individual support that you need to be set up for success.

Markus, our Pre-Employment Support Navigator, will meet with you to help get you work-ready, and find out where your career journey will take you next. As with all reachAbility services, there is no cost thanks to the generous support of our funders.

For more information visit reachability.org/employment-support-services

10/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at this week's Halifax Universities Career Fair! We had a number of folks stop by to learn about our free programming and to register for our November one-day employment preparation workshops.

If you'd like to learn more about reachAbility's employment preparation, emotional management, or skill building workshops, give us a call at 902-429-5878, email us at [email protected], or check out our website at reachability.org. There is no cost to participate in any reachAbility programming thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Pictured here: Alex Mansfield (One Step Closer Facilitator) and Evan Dobbie (Special Projects & Therapy Dog Handler)

10/21/2026

Our legal information service is back! Thanks to our amazing partners at Pro Bono Dalhousie, we will now have a Dal law student in our office on Thursdays and Fridays taking appoints to assist in understanding legal matters and forms.

Please note: this service cannot offer legal advice. It can assist in form filling and providing context to any of your legal questions. To book an appoint or to find out if our legal information service can help with your pressing legal issue, email us at [email protected] or call us at 902-429-5878.

10/21/2026

Thanks to the Halifax Guardian for profiling us this week! Have a read and if you have any questions about the work we do here at reachAbility, reach out to us at 902-429-5878 or email us at [email protected] 😊

reachAbility CEO Tova Sherman leads a Nova Scotia charity helping marginalized people overcome barriers with free coaching and support.

10/19/2026

Meet Amanda, our Ready, Set, Success employment program facilitator! If you're looking to get back into the workforce, or are seeking employment for the very first time, Amanda is here with all of the connections, support, and practical advice you need!

Pictured here is Amanda with our lovely therapy dog, Neo. To learn more about our team including Amanda and Neo, and our free courses including Ready, Set, Success, visit reachability.org

10/19/2026

Our November one day employment readiness workshops are now open for registration! These workshops are designed to get your resume in shape and help you complete application forms for jobs that are right for you, your interests, and your skill set. Lunch is included, and both new and existing reachAbility clients are welcome!

Workshops will be held at our offices at 3845 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 201. As with all reachAbility programming there is no cost to participate thanks to the support of our sponsors.

If you need some additional support getting into the workforce, you might also be interested in our four week employment preparation course, Ready, Set, Success. (Also free and open to all Nova Scotians aged 18+) Learn more at reachability.org/readysetsuccess

Our grassroots non-profit values are anchored in compassion, community, and equity.

10/17/2026

On World Food Day, we have to give a big shout out and even bigger thank you to Halifax Stanfield for their generous support of our in-house food program. Thanks to the contribution from the airport's Uplifted program, we are able to provide free hot lunches to all reachAbility clients when they attend our free programming.

To learn more about the Uplifted program, visit halifaxstanfield.ca/airport-authority/programs-partnerships/uplifted

For more information on our upcoming free client programing, check out our course calendar at reachability.org/my-calendar

10/16/2026

Happy World Food Day! The best way we can think to celebrate is by helping to spread the word of local food resources. Below you'll find a list of food banks, free meals, and other food assistance resources in the Halifax area. We've done our best to keep this list up to date, but if there are any resources that should be added, updated, or removed, please let us know!

📍 St. Andrew's Church
6036 Coburg Road
Sunday Suppers — free hot meal, eat-in or take-out , Sundays 4–6 PM
📍 Community Fridge
1491 Carlton Street
Available 24/7, 365 days/year — Free food and toiletries
📍 Community Fridge
61 Dundas Street
Available 24/7, 365 days/year — Free food
📍 Salvation Army Breakfast Program
328 Herring Cove Road
Free meals — 902-477-5393
📍 Brunswick Street Mission
2107 Brunswick Street
Free breakfast + food bank — 902-423-4605
📍 Christ Church
61 Dundas Street
Food Bank — 902-466-4354
📍 David's Place Drop In
1544 Grafton Street
Takeaway lunch on Fridays, 10 AM–12 PM — 902-423-1944
📍 East Dartmouth Christian Food Bank Association
52 Woodlawn Road
Food bank — 902-434-5819
📍 Eastern Shore Volunteer Food Bank
43 East Petpeswick Road
Food bank — 902-889-9243
📍 Encounter Food Bank
345 Pleasant Street
Food bank, by appointment/call ahead — 902-880-0264
📍 Feeding Others of Dartmouth
43 Wentworth Street
Free meal — 902-464-2919
📍 Food Bank Cafe St. Paul's
173 Old Sambro Road
Food bank operates Wednesdays 10 AM–12 PM by pre-arranged appointment — 902-477-5090
📍 Hope Cottage
2435 Brunswick Street
Free meal — 902-429-7968
📍 The Loaded Ladle
6136 University Avenue
Free meal — 902-709-3022
📍 Mulgrave Park Food Bank
27 Jarvis Lane
Food bank—902-789-3531
📍 Parker Street Food Bank
2415 Maynard Street
Food Bank — By appointment, also offers furniture — 902-425-2125
📍 Salvation Army
2038 Gottingen Street
Food support by appointment — 902-422-1598
📍 Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
5568 Cunard Street
Free meal — 902-405-4663
📍 St. George's Soup Kitchen
2221 Maitland Street
Free meal — 902-423-1059
📍 St. Mark's Foodbank
5522 Russell Street
Food Bank — 902-454-0207
📍 Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica Daily Bread Outreach
5221 Spring Garden Road
Food assistance — 902-423-7574
📍 St. Matthew's United Church
1479 Barrington Street
Free hot breakfast on Sundays — 902-423-9209
📍 Uniacke Square Community Food Bank
2420 Cragg Avenue
Usually provides 3–5 days' worth of food — 902-423-5629
📍 Victoria Road Baptist Church Food Bank
36 Victoria Road
Usually provides 3–5 days' worth of food — 902-469-8576

10/15/2026

Did you know that reachAbility offers personalized, 1-on-1 employment support? Learn more about Employment Boot Camp by watching the attached video, or by visiting reachability.org/employment-bootcamp

As with all reachAbility programming, there is no cost to participate thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

10/14/2026

Going to a new place for the first time can be a stressful experience for many people, especially when you're going there to ask for help. That's why we make sure everyone has the warmest welcome possible, which means meeting Jace, our Client Navigator, and often Neo, our in-office therapy dog!

Whether you're coming in to attend one of our free courses, or you're just popping by to ask a quick question, you'll always find a friendly face and a warm welcome at reachAbility. Find out for yourself, drop in at our office at 3845 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 201! The whole team is in-office Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm, and by appointments on Fridays.

Learn more about the full reachAbility team at reachability.org/our-people