A message from the ED
A message from the ED
In April 2025, the association officially changed our name to Nova Scotia Community Living Organizations (NSCLO). We were formerly known as the Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association (NSRAA). We are excited for this re-brand and the new chapter as the association continues to support its existing members, grow its membership, and strengthen community partnerships. Though our name has changed, our values and commitment to pursuing excellence remain the same.
NSCLO has engaged with a consultant to begin a new, three-year Strategic Plan. This work will begin in the fall and include the board and member engagement opportunities.
NSCLO expanded our Membership in 2024 to 54 member organizations. This includes our first private members in our Subscription tier of Membership. We have also hosted our first two, sector-wide meetings as a way of building stronger relationships amongst the sector.
I was able to secure several grants to fund three projects related to Home Share as well as to hire two new positions. NSCLO is currently hiring a new Operations Coordinator to assist the organization in administrative tasks as well as in workforce and training development. In addition, one of our Service Evolution Fund grants is allowing us to hire a temporary position to assist both us and the community gain knowledge and resources related to Home Share. I look forward to introducing and welcoming these new staff members soon.
NSCLO continues to be committed to supporting the Department of Opportunities and Social Development in the work outlined in the Human Rights Remedy Report. I am a board member for the Disability Rights Coalition and have done many presentations for member organizations and in the community related to the work of the Remedy. I am also working on some Disability Support Program funded projects to strengthen, diversify, and support the sector’s workforce. In addition, I sit on other committees that are looking at other accessibility barriers in communities across Nova Scotia. I look forward to many more opportunities like this in the next year.
Lora Church
NSCLO, Executive Director
In April 2025, the association officially changed our name to Nova Scotia Community Living Organizations (NSCLO). We were formerly known as the Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association (NSRAA). We are excited for this re-brand and the new chapter as the association continues to support its existing members, grow its membership, and strengthen community partnerships. Though our name has changed, our values and commitment to pursuing excellence remain the same.
NSCLO has engaged with a consultant to begin a new, three-year Strategic Plan. This work will begin in the fall and include the board and member engagement opportunities.
NSCLO expanded our Membership in 2024 to 54 member organizations. This includes our first private members in our Subscription tier of Membership. We have also hosted our first two, sector-wide meetings as a way of building stronger relationships amongst the sector.
I was able to secure several grants to fund three projects related to Home Share as well as to hire two new positions. NSCLO is currently hiring a new Operations Coordinator to assist the organization in administrative tasks as well as in workforce and training development. In addition, one of our Service Evolution Fund grants is allowing us to hire a temporary position to assist both us and the community gain knowledge and resources related to Home Share. I look forward to introducing and welcoming these new staff members soon.
NSCLO continues to be committed to supporting the Department of Opportunities and Social Development in the work outlined in the Human Rights Remedy Report. I am a board member for the Disability Rights Coalition and have done many presentations for member organizations and in the community related to the work of the Remedy. I am also working on some Disability Support Program funded projects to strengthen, diversify, and support the sector’s workforce. In addition, I sit on other committees that are looking at other accessibility barriers in communities across Nova Scotia. I look forward to many more opportunities like this in the next year.
Lora Church
NSCLO, Executive Director