When Tearmann started, the core operational funding was provided through the Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Community Services. As of 2015, this now falls under the direction of Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women (NSACSW). This core funding covers approximately 85% of the budget. The rest comes through fundraising efforts of our Board of Directors and community donations.
Fundraising
Our Community is very supportive and often there are Individuals, groups and businesses who will host third party fundraisers on our behalf. Tearmann Society has two major fundraisers each year:
- Tearmann Society Annual Celebration of Art
- Annual Letter Campaign
Special Project Funding
- Shelter Enhancement Program- NS Department of Housing
- Nova Scotia – Student Career Skills Development Program
- Government of Canada Summer Student Program
- Aberdeen Hospital Foundation Children’s Aid Endowment Fund
- Law Foundation of Nova Scotia
- Municipality of the County of Pictou
Community Support
Tearmann Society is very fortunate to be a part of a generous and supportive community. We have been grateful to have past and present contributions from numerous groups and individuals. Some of these include:
- Nova Scotia Road Builders Association
- New Glasgow Kinettes Club
- The Masonic Club of Pictou County
- 100 Women Who Care Pictou County
- Expic
- Michelin
- Northern Pulp
- Winners
- Gail’s Fashions
- Walmart Canada
- Michael’s
- Giant Tiger
- Sobeys
- Atlantic Superstore
- McDonald’s