Social Justice
The Social Justice Committee of the Halifax Particular Council is a team of Vincentians from various conferences in the Halifax, Lunenburg, Truro, Wolfville, and Amherst areas of Nova Scotia. They meet regularly to create projects that directly address issues affecting people which are not currently being met by government or other charities & non-profits. They also vet applications to our Systemic Change Fund and provide knowledge on social justice issues to the Halifax Particular Council when needed.
The SJ Committee has selected three main priorities for 2025-26. They are:
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Poverty reduction & energy poverty,
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Migrant Advocacy and support,
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Prison Ministry & support for those recently released.
The Social Justice Committee is a Standing Committee of the Halifax Particular Council.
Working for social justice involves identifying root causes of poverty and contributing to their elimination; affirming the dignity of each human being as created in God’s image; seeing social justice issues from the perspective of those in need; opposing discrimination of all kinds; fostering new attitudes of respect and empathy for those served in the mission of charity; and looking towards sustainable development and protection of the environment for the benefit of future generations.