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

$4,165,974
Revenue (2022)
$3,866,694
Expenses (2022)
$11,291,815
Total Assets
$9,929,955
Liabilities
Year Revenue Expenses Program Costs Admin Costs Fundraising
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 Canada Revenue Agency
Year-over-Year Spending Breakdown
Revenue, Expenses, and Assets (Year-over-Year)
CRA Revenue Sources by Year (Custom Breakdown)
Assets and Liabilities by Year

Leadership Team

Sheri Lecker

Executive Director

Meghan Hansford

Housing Support Manager

Key Information
  • Tax ID 132257031RR0001
  • Country Canada 🇨🇦
  • Founded 1983
  • Website View
Impact Areas
Economic Opportunities for Women Indigenous focussed charities Promoting systemic changes Mental Health Influencing government regulations Disability Access Policy Change Gender-Based Violence Prevention Youth Support and Care Shelter and Housing Anti-Trafficking and Slavery Social Services and Support Women's Empowerment Programs Advocating for new laws or policies Housing and Homelessness Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support Gender Equality Children's Rights Community Empowerment Gender Equality and Women's Rights Advocacy and Legal Aid & Law Human Rights
Contact Information
Mailing Address

2421 Brunswick St
Halifax, NS B3K2Z4

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