I first attended the Youth Project as an in-the-closet teen. Through a hilarious (in retrospect)…read moremix-up, I had my mom drive me 30 minutes to Halifax, lied about why she was driving me to Halifax, asked her to kill two hours of her precious time and not ask too many questions because "God, Mom!" all to discover I'd arrived on the wrong night for the boys' group. The Youth Project helped me connect with other kids my own age who understood what I was going through. The advice and assistance of those a few years older than me made the transition of coming out and living out much easier. I recently had the good fortune to visit the Youth Project as an adult and they are still offering great support and services to LGBTQ* kids.

Always gracious when we are donating or purchasing. Great…read moreplace. North vans is the very best.

I have been a loyal customer of this thrift store for many years, donating regularly and shopping…read morethere often. Recently, after donating a bag of Christmas items and children's toys, I tried to use a 20% discount coupon. My purchase totaled $19.97, but I was denied the discount because it was not exactly $20. The supervisor refused to round it up, even though pennies are no longer used in Canada. For a store that relies on community donations, choosing two cents over customer goodwill is disappointing.

This store has been going down hill for at least several years. From high prices, chaotic messes,…read morerampant drug use outside of the building during work hours. Multiple workers complained about being underpaid and being poorly treated by management. I recently had a bad experience prompting me to voice my concern. I was outside the front door where a lady was yelling and screaming. She was smoking a pipe. Employees just stood by. The fact that this is just so normal to everyone there scares me. I am 78 years old. I will not be returning. Buyer beware!

This thrift store has the friendliest staff - they seem to genuinely be happy to be there and eager…read moreto chat to you. It makes a big difference when you're looking through the racks to have a friendly face telling you about the deals rather than feeling like you're in the way, which I've experienced at other thrift stores in the past. There are two floors to this shop - today the second floor was wedding themed, which was amazing. There were also formal dresses, jewellery, handbags and suits on display upstairs - anything you might need if you were going to or planning a wedding. It was fun poking through the wedding dresses and seeing right in front of you how much styles have changed throughout the decades! Downstairs there is a "front" that has racks of clothing and some jewellery and in the back, you'll find some homewares and yet even more clothing. Shoes, winter coats, and kids clothes are back there. The prices at Hand in Hand are amazing!! You won't find any almost-full-price goods here. If the item wasn't priced it was $4, and Friday's are student discount days! (Good to know!) We found an amazing hot pink pineapple print dress...definitely not for me, but one of our friends was so excited to be getting it. This is the kind of thrift store I enjoy being in - it really feels like you could find rare treasures here if you just had enough time.

I had a great experience and found lots of items. Other than the high prices for second hand items,…read morethere is a lot of selection and I purchased some great finds. Some shoes are bound by plastic so you can't walk in them to see if they fit properly. Happy to say the air quality was good!

No dressing rooms, no allowance on returning items that don't fit, and will not give you a credit!…read moreHow is that for a negative shopping experience. They should be reminded on a regular basis everything is donated to them. I will never step foot in a Valu Village store again. don't get me started on the high prices they stick on the donated items. Ridiculous place to shop, I am stuck with 40.00 worth of pants that are right size by number, but they do not fit. Valu Village start doing better!

One fantastic cat rescue, adopted my feral cat from here a decade ago. The most amazing cat ever,…read moreso affectionate, sweet & so well behaved. I'd adopt a whole colony if I could

This is just one of those 'git 'er done' type things. If you're sick of the bums ripping open your…read moreclear blue bags and taking all your bottles the night before pick up or that random van that drives around and steals the whole bag in the 30secs you were in the house getting the rest of the trash, you can always bring the bottles that require a deposit to this 'Enviro Depot' where they'll refund you half your deposit. A full bag is usually a couple bucks worth of stuff. This is the closest one to the downtown and is probably more useful for SMU students than carless Dal students. The other option is to sort your recycling so the bums can just take the whole bag and then there's no curbside mess to deal with. If you choose to sort and store, be sure to rinse well and keep the bag tight or you can expect a fruit fly explosion.

Excellent little consignment store! A range of prices, but I managed to find a beautiful dress…read more(that I've received lots of compliments on!) for $150 when I retails for well over $1000!!! The cashier was super personable and nice, and while the store does have small stock, I would absolutely visit again just to see what's new. Very happy to find a store that doesn't mark up vintage/high end pieces an exorbitant amount like a lot of other consignment stores in the Halifax area.

From the owner: A chic boutique located in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth, we offer a mix of new and gently…read morepre-loved designer pieces at heavily discounted prices. With a number of contacts that includes both large distributors and local consigners, we are able to provide our clientele with the most current and sought after labels; think Michael Kors, Smythe, Kate Spade, Tory Burch and more. We strive to create the most unique shopping experience, and hand select only the best pieces to offer our customers. Pop in to have a browse through our ever changing stock, and let our amazing staff style you for any occasion.

Whether you're thinking about volunteering your time, or making a food or monetary donation, please…read moreconsider Feed Nova Scotia. The non-for-profit organization located on the Bedford Highway helps to distribute food to 38,000 people every month. The organization receives food donations from grocers, suppliers and individuals and then transports the food to one of it's 150 food-agencies (e.g. churches, shelters, soup-kitchens, etc.) where the food is then distributed to people in need. It is truly a very worthwhile cause!

I've run a food drive at work for the past 2 holiday season, this one being my third…read more The folks at FEED NOVA SCOTIA have always been great with helping organize and answer questions. If you haven't already you should seriously consider helping them out! Every little bit counts. FEED NOVA SCOTIA collects all food donations and distributes them so people in our communities will have food on the table. There is no such thing as too small donation. They will make sure all donations get stretched as far as possible. If monetary is more your speed they can do that too. While everyone is in the spirit of giving this time of year, please consider helping them out throughout the rest of the year as well. This really is a worthwhile cause. Please give.

I can't express how grateful I am for the kind, professional and efficient care I received here. I…read moreneeded my IUD replaced and the administrative staff went above and beyond to get me in before I go on vacation, but that's only part of it. The receptionist was very warm and sensitive to the fact that their patients might feel a bit uncomfortable being there. (I wasn't, but it sure was refreshing to have my modesty validated) The doctor that treated me on my initial visit is the rarest breed of doctor who realises that, given it's my body, how I feel and what I need is important. I'm so used to feeling as though I'm somehow just borrowing my body and therefore, need permission instead of advice with regard to its care. She reminded me that I'm a pretty vital part of the equation. ;) The doctor who placed the device was incredible. This is my third Mirena and it was by far the most comfortable procedure I've had with the quickest recovery. I mean, it's not a cake walk, but she made me feel very relaxed and walked me through each step. I was a bit dizzy and hot after, but they put me in a private room to get my act together and made sure I had water and ice. In a province where doctors are difficult to get and when you finally find one taking new patients, they're overworked and pushed to the max, this entire team is a beacon of light. Thank you all so much.

This is a great clinic! I've been in a couple of times and have always found the experience & staff…read moreboth friendly and welcoming. It's easy to discuss any topic with the staff without feeling judged. I appreciate the privacy and confidentiality that the clinic employs, particularly with their phone contact - no giveaway name on caller ID and no name given for the clinic on voicemails. I can see how this would be particularly important for some folks. The clinic provides needed unbiased, science-based information, which is hugely important and sometimes hard to get for some topics like unwanted pregnancies. FYI: The clinic is a not-for-profit, so if you care about everyone being able to access sexual health services (e.g. paps, STI checks, pregnancy checks, birth control, IUD insertions, etc.), you can donate any amount to a collection box they have and they also write receipts for larger amounts.