Voices Amplified : Cape and Cowl
Jay Aaron Roy is a local small business owner, human rights advocate, community connector, and event director.
He hosts the Leighann Wichman safe space youth drop-in inside his shop, Cape and Cowl Comics and Collectibles in Lower Sackville, and offers outreach programs for local rainbow youth. He is passionate about creating safe spaces, showcasing diverse representation on C&C's shop's shelves, helping rainbow youth and families connect to life-saving resources, and providing a fun local spot for artists in the community to show and sell their art.
To learn more about Jay and C&C's journey
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Voices Amplified: THANS
The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is an umbrella association of Violence-Against-Women organizations across the province. -
Voices Amplified: Ward 5
Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre is a charitable, non-profit organization located on Russell Street in Halifax operating out of Saint Mark’s Church community hall for the past 49 years. Ward 5 takes pride in enriching and enhancing the lives of all by sharing in a nurturing and welcoming environment. -
Voices Amplified: Camryn Elizabeth & Golden Living
Golden Living - Senior Lifestyle Support is a locally owned, unique home care company that supports Seniors to Age in Place. -
Voices Amplified: Opportunity Place
Opportunity Place was established in July 2001 to support those looking to find and maintain meaningful employment. -
Voices Amplified: Shelter Movers
Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. -
Voices Amplified: LakeCity Works
Supporting people living with mental illness to build on their strengths and access work experience, education and employment. -
Voices Amplified: Hope Blooms
Hope Blooms is a Youth driven Registered Charity and Social Enterprise with 100% proceeds going back to food security and youth scholarships. -
Voices Amplified: DBDLI- African Nova Scotian History Challenge
As an Africentric Institute, the DBDLI creates educational change and genuine opportunities for learners and communities of African ancestry to reach their full potential. -
Voices Amplified: Bria Makes Things
Bria Miller (they/she) is a Queer, African Nova Scotian small business owner of Bria Makes Things. Bria's artwork and products encourage connection, Black liberation, honesty, resonance, and promote social awareness across differences
