Promoting a Cause: Recent Episodes
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Promoting a Cause is hosted and produced by Darryl Osborne. While the main area of concentration will be the non-profit sector in Halifax Nova Scotia, anything is possible. Please feel free to reach out with interview suggestions. You'll find all of Darryl's contact information at contactdmo.wordpress.com.
When it comes to cycle shops in Nova Scotia, Cyclesmith is the leader for Paracycle inventory, modification, and repair. Andrew Feenstra, the owner of Cyclesmith spent some time on Promoting a Cause discussing why he decided to stock a selection of handcycles and tricycles for people with physical disabilities of all ages.
Famous people and Hollywood glamour are often thought to be the biggest reasons for the onset of eating disorders, but Shaleen Jones from Eating Disorders Nova Scotia explains biology plays the biggest role.
The Mobile Food Market brings fresh fruits, vegetables, and bread to communities that have reduced access to these healthy foods. Find out how the dedicated staff and volunteers stuff a bus, and boxes every two weeks.
The Nova Scotia SPCA is a no-kill organization. To maintain that standard takes flexibility and creative thinking. Hear how it happens, and more on Promoting a Cause.
Most people have received at least one important voicemail in their lifetime. Imagine not getting that message. How different could life be? Hear one man's story of how the free voicemail service for people living in poverty by Red Bear Healing Home saved his life.
March of Dimes mission is to maximize the independence, personal empowerment and community participation of people with physical disabilities.
Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) of The Nova Scotia partners with the Red Cross to shelter pets that have been forced from their homes.
Paul Vienneau is the self-identified "asshole with a shovel" who unintentionally became the Accessibility Advisor in HRM. Hear his almost 30-year journey in his own words.
Blind Sports Nova Scotia has been in existence since the 1970s. Goalball remains one of the main opportunities for people with vision loss to participate in recreational and competitive sport. In recent years, there have been significant efforts made by members of Blind Sports Nova Scotia to examine ways of making more sports accessible to people with vision loss. Learn about goalball, tandem biking, blind hockey, running strategies and more on this episode of Promoting a Cause.
Your Way to Wellness is a free chronic disease self-management program that helps people with chronic conditions (and their caregivers) overcome daily challenges, take action and live a healthy life.
This organization provides even more help to people who are struggling financially than the name implies. Hear about home heating help, school supplies support, prescription payment assistance and more.
Canadian Intervention and Assistance Dogs Society. In Gaelic, CIAD means “primary” or “first”. CIAD is focusing on providing assistance (service) dogs to first responders who have sustained post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) that are either cumulative or incidental.
Coverdale Courtwork Society provides guidance and support to women and girls experiencing the criminal justice system, offering opportunities for healing and change with the goal of crime prevention?.
Family SOS is an inclusive support agency offering free comprehensive programs and services to families and communities. Family SOS adapts and evolves to provide the foundation for better relationships.
The Halifax Cycling Coalition is an organization of concerned citizens dedicated to improving cycling conditions and raising awareness of cycling issues in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
The Halifax Regional Police Foundation (HRPF) was established in late 2017, but the first grant was donated earlier this year. Listen to learn more about the groups that can apply and how to go about it.
Bide Awhile is a place where animals can feel safe and cared for while they wait for their permanent home. It is a no-kill shelter. Workers and volunteers will find the perfect place for every pet, no matter how long it takes.
Two days after the CBC story about the financial concerns people face while waiting for a lung transplant, Robert MacDonald of the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and I had a conversation. We covered that topic and more.
Cassidy Megan started Purple Day to raise awareness for people with epilepsy and to let them know that they aren’t alone. On March 26th you can show your support by wearing purple and taking part in activities in your community. Hear Cassidy's story in her own words.
The primary purpose of the camp is to introduce young women to careers as first responders. The camp will aim to provide information, inspiration, education and opportunities to experience the physical demands, thereby allowing a more accurate perception of what it takes to act in these roles. The ultimate goal is that young women will leave with a sense of empowerment and the confidence to believe that they can achieve any goal, career or dream they desire.
The purpose of Direction 180 is to help opioid-dependent populations reach their full potential, including physical, spiritual, social, emotional, and mental well-being.
The Purple Day Gala is the main fundraising event for The Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia. It takes place this year on March 2nd and it is inspired by Purple Day. Every year March 26th is the day dedicated to Epilepsy awareness and it all came about because of an eight-year-old girl from Nova Scotia.
Parasport NS is a division of Sport Nova Scotia tasked with promoting and maintaining sports opportunities that allow for participation of people with physical disabilities of all types.