Help CHHSA Provide Shelter for the Homeless
About CHHSA
CHHSA is focused on helping those in Cumberland County address challenges related to homelessness and housing insecurity by creating accommodation options and wrap-around support services. The vision of CHHSA is to ensure that everyone in Cumberland County has access to safe, affordable, and stable housing. To fulfill our vision, we will create a Community Housing Hub, a multi-purpose facility that provides supportive programming and housing solutions to people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
We are the first permanent emergency shelter in Cumberland County, which serves three meals daily, 365 days a year. We operate supportive housing units and provide intensive case management services to our residents. We house multiple community partners offering their unique programming and organize wrap-around support for those accessing our services.
The CHHSA Shelter is fitted with 6 Supportive Housing units for those seeking longer-term, transitional solutions. Our facility also offers 10 additional beds for those in need of overnight shelter. According to the Government of Nova Scotia, the opening of CHHSA has brought the total number of shelter beds in Nova Scotia to 558 and the number of supportive housing units to 685.
Contribute to CHHSA
Our shelter greatly appreciates donations to support our mission, whether it's contributing towards meal provisions or aiding with administrative duties. Whether you're able to donate regularly or sporadically, your support is invaluable to us. Donating is a meaningful way to contribute to your community and positively impact the lives of those we serve.
Our Staff
Tammie Smith | Operations Manager
Ryan Patriquin | Financial Administrator
Ashley Legere | Executive Director
Ashley Legere | Executive Director
Ryan Patriquin | Financial Administrator
Ashley Legere | Executive Director
Ryan Patriquin | Financial Administrator
Ryan Patriquin | Financial Administrator
Ryan Patriquin | Financial Administrator
Our Board
Leon Landry | President
John Rossong | Vice President
John Rossong | Vice President
John Rossong | Vice President
John Rossong | Vice President
John Rossong | Vice President
Emily Parlee | Treasurer
John Rossong | Vice President
Emily Parlee | Treasurer
Colleen Dowe | Secretary
Alison Lair | Past Board Chair
Emily Parlee | Treasurer
Alison Lair | Past Board Chair
Alison Lair | Past Board Chair
Alison Lair | Past Board Chair
Frank Allen | Director
Alison Lair | Past Board Chair
Alison Lair | Past Board Chair
Zach Macmillan | Director
Melissa Johnson | Director
Zach Macmillan | Director
Bev Gload | Director
Melissa Johnson | Director
Zach Macmillan | Director
Melissa Johnson | Director
Melissa Johnson | Director
Melissa Johnson | Director
Beryl Macdonald | Director
Ashley Creighton | Director
Melissa Johnson | Director
Ashley Creighton | Director
Ashley Creighton | Director
Ashley Creighton | Director
