902 MAN UP is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 2016 in response to rising Gun violence affecting African Nova Scotian communities. The organization focuses on community empowerment, housing support, youth engagement, advocacy, mentorship, and
creating pathways toward positive change.

902 MAN UP offers a range of programs and services including housing and shelter support, youth programming, mentorship initiatives, employment and skills development opportunities, community outreach, violence prevention initiatives, and advocacy-based programming.

If you’re seeking housing or shelter-related assistance, please contact our office using the information on the Contact page. Our team will help assess needs and provide information on available support and next steps.

We welcome community members, organizations, and individuals who want to support our work. Volunteer opportunities may include mentorship, event support, community programming, media initiatives, and outreach activities. Please contact us through the website
for current opportunities.

902 MAN UP was founded to address challenges disproportionately impacting African Nova Scotian and Black communities, particularly youth and families facing systemic barriers and marginalization. While the organization’s work is rooted in uplifting and empowering
these communities, 902 MANUP believes in community care, dignity, and support for all people. Many of our initiatives and services are open to individuals from diverse backgrounds who are in need of support, guidance, or community connection.

Yes. Supporting youth is a major part of our work. We provide mentorship, community engagement opportunities, educational support initiatives, and programs designed to empower young people and create positive alternatives within the community.

Organizations,
businesses, and community partners can support 902 MANUP through partnerships, sponsorships, donations, collaborative programming, and community initiatives. We are always open to building meaningful partnerships that align with our mission and values.

902
MANUP provides counselling service to members of the public who are clients of the Client liaison and Black Mental Health and Addictions Team. These services are available to members of Black African ancestry from the Indigenous Black Communities of Nova Scotia.
These services may be available through referral and subject to cost by the individual Clinician.