Adsum Association For Women & Children

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About Adsum Association For Women & Children

Overview

Adsum Association for Women & Children is a non-profit organization based in Halifax, dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing for women, families, youth, and transgender individuals. They offer emergency shelter services, support services, and programming both within Adsum housing and through outreach initiatives. Additionally, Adsum provides emergency and long-term support, including financial assistance, to help families avoid homelessness and achieve stable housing.

Mission

To lead change in housing through advocacy, supports and services to end homelessness

Vision

We value the uniqueness of each person in order to promote self-worth. We build and maintain relationships that exemplify credibility and trust. We believe that people have the right to be included on their own terms. We meet people where they are, without judgement, to create hope, security, self-esteem and choice.

Unique value proposition

Adsum operates from an anti-oppressive, feminist, trauma-informed framework based on principles of harm reduction. The organization provides deeply affordable housing at no more than 30% of household income, operates emergency shelters, and offers specialized programs like Diverting Families from Shelter to Home to prevent children from experiencing shelter stays.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$16,538,949
Expenses (2025)
$16,467,760
Total assets
$15,394,631
Liabilities
$15,394,631
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $16,538,949.00 $16,467,760.00 $14,957,643.00 $1,457,969.00 $52,148.00
2024 $12,395,670.00 $12,342,043.00 $11,279,002.00 $970,850.00 $92,191.00
2023 $7,799,998.00 $7,582,026.00 $3,531,180.00 $843,819.00 $50,111.00
2022 $4,165,974.00 $3,866,694.00 $3,177,807.00 $614,206.00 $74,681.00
2021 $4,139,816.00 $3,687,748.00 $3,105,508.00 $555,425.00 $26,815.00
2020 $2,643,602.00 $2,637,506.00 $2,128,508.00 $393,472.00 $115,526.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Revenue, expenses and assets

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Leadership team

SL

Sheri Lecker

Executive Director

MH

Meghan Hansford

Housing Support Manager

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