The Survivor Safety Fund provides non-interest-bearing micro-loans and nonrepayable grants to women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender-diverse individuals who are currently fleeing gender-based violence, OR who have fled within the last four weeks and have not stayed within formal emergency accommodations during that period. Funds can be used to access basic needs and safety.

To qualify for the Safety Fund, you must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Be currently fleeing gender-based violence OR you have fled gender-based violence within the last 4 weeks
• You have NOT stayed in formal emergency accommodations since fleeing gender-based violence (e.g., shelter, second-stage housing)
• Currently reside in Nova Scotia, have fled Nova Scotia within the last 12 months, or will be using program funds to return to Nova Scotia
• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of application. 
• Must have your own bank account, or be willing to open one during the application process.

Due to a high volume of applications, it can take 5-7 business days for the December 6th Team to respond to your request. We appreciate your patience. 

Thank you for your interest in the Survivor Safety Fund. Unfortunately you are not eligible for our program at this time. We are currently serving survivors of gender-based violence who are relocating from a space affected by violence who have not accessed formal emergency supports.

This is not a reflection of your experience and you deserve a life free from violence, even if our program is not the right fit for you at this stage.

We encourage you to connect with the following programs for support:

• Shelter Nova Scotia Diversion Program: https://www.shelternovascotia.com/diversion
• Adsum House Shelter Diversion Support: https://adsumforwomen.org/outreach
• Welcome Housing Intimate Partner Violence Housing Support: https://welcomehousing.ca/services/
• Find a transition house in your area: https://thans.ca/our-members/

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you need urgent mental health support, please call 902-429-8167. Thank you for your understanding.

Your confidentiality is important to us. If you require additional services within, or beyond the scope of the December 6th Program and would like YWCA Halifax to contact other programs and services on your behalf, please sign this consent form. We will consult with you on what information can and cannot be shared before communication of personal information to any service provider. You may revoke consent at any time. Disclosure of data and personal information will be limited to individual consent gained or in the case of subpoena or legally required disclosure such as the Duty to Report.

YWCA Halifax will be entering your data into a secure database and may use anonymous and de-personalized data collected on this form for the purposes of research. program planning, policy development and/or organizational strategic planning. This means you will not be identifiable and your comments will be kept confidential. This information is sometimes required by funders to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, and will assist us in serving you, and all of our participants better. YWCA Halifax will collect and store electronic data on for the purposes of:

a. Case management
b. Program coordination and development
c. Statistical reporting
d. Research
e. Program evaluations
f. Funder compliance
g. Fund development
h. Partnership development
i. Payroll
j. Emergency contact
k. Human resources

No data or personal information will be collected or stored which falls outside any of these stated purposes. YWCA Halifax will limitthe use of data and personal information to the purposes stated above. YWCA Halifax will retain data and personal information for no longer than 7 years.