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Residential Reserve Job Posting August 2017 Revised

On June 19, the South Shore Community Service Association held its Annual General Meeting and released our 2016-2017 Annual Report. This event brought together the Board, staff and participants of Bonny Lea Farm, South Shore Work Activity Program (SSWAP) and Community Wheels to review our successes of the past year and approve our budget and Board…Read more >

“Celebrating Jack. If you don’t know why, you don’t know Jack!” May 3, 2017 – CHESTER – Halifax businessman and philanthropist, Jack Flemming, was feted by the Participants, Staff and Board of Bonny Lea Farm at a surprise party today marking Flemming’s over 30 years of volunteer service and fundraising on their behalf. For more than…Read more >

On January 23, we joined friends and family in celebrating the life of one of Bonny Lea Farm’s cherished family members, Grace McClung. Grace became a friend and strong advocate for Bonny Lea Farm more than 30 years ago when her daughter Susie began living and working here. Both were known for their outgoing personalities….Read more >

Ever wonder if you make a difference? So many people these days wonder if they make a difference. As Bonny Lea Farm launches its Annual Fund Drive on November 23, the organization wants to assure existing and potential donors that their support makes a big difference in the lives of the people who live and work…Read more >

The Participants, Staff and Board of Bonny Lea Farm have identified October as “Thanks For Giving” month to celebrate the individuals, organizations and businesses that have supported us over the years. “We’ve been around for over forty years and are fortunate to have some people who have been with us every step of the way….Read more >

Earlier this year we launched Joanne’s Project: Wheelchair Accessible Van, with donations from the Lunenburg-Queen District Masons, Mahone Bay Area Lions and an Anonymous donor. On Tuesday, September 6, the Lions of Zone 9 (Lunenburg, Queens and Shelburne counties) chose Joanne’s Project as their Zone Project. This means that they will raise funds to support our…Read more >

We are pleased to share the South Shore Community Service Association 2015-2016 Annual Report with you. Please take a moment and see what we have been doing. Click here to download our report with live links to videos, social media and more.

The following article appeared in a special “Leave A Legacy” insert in the Chronicle Herald on May 31, 2016.   Ben has been participating in the Day Program at Bonny Lea Farm for a few years. He feels a great sense of pride in the work he does and enjoys the new friendships that he…Read more >