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Turning a house into homes; Annapolis Royal woman raises $1,000 for Project H.O.P.E.

Jan 4, 2024

When Donna Shea learned how many people wanted to get a peek inside her unique home in Annapolis Royal she decided to throw her doors open and let them.

She chose to make it into a community building initiative fundraising for Project H.O.P.E., adding a silent auction and inviting local artists to showcase and sell their work at the event. 

Project H.O.P.E. [Housing Outreach and Peer Empowerment] provides Nova Scotians living in Kings, Annapolis and Digby Counties who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with assistance searching for affordable housing, landlord/tenant resolution and tenancy support and support to maintain housing in the community. 

The team also offers trustee services to individuals living in Kings, Annapolis, Digby and Colchester Counties.

Shea was inspired to raise funds for Project H.O.P.E. because she wanted to do “something to help” tackle homelessness and provide relief for vulnerable Nova Scotians.

The event, held on November 12, 2023 attracted 50 guests and raised $1,000 for  Project H.O.P.E. 

“I wish I could have raised more money but do hope that this amount helps in some small way,” Shea said when presenting Project H.O.P.E Lead Hannah Scott with the donation in December. 

Learn more about Project H.O.P.E. HERE

Make an impact. Fundraise for CMHA NS Division. 

Housing is a BASIC HUMAN NEED and a requirement for good mental and physical health. Now more than ever Project H.O.P.E.  plays a critical role supporting Nova Scotians’ mental health. 

When you donate to CMHA NS or fundraise for our organization you are supporting programs that ensure more Nova Scotians have access to the basic requirements of good mental health. This includes support finding and maintaining housing and employment, access to workshops and that improve mental health literacy, including suicide prevention skills. 

To host a fundraiser for CMHA NS Division, contact Erin Christie, Provincial Lead, Communications and Community Engagement at [email protected].

Make a direct donation HERE.

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