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As a non-profit charity, Safety Services Nova Scotia relies on generosity of people like you to continue delivering education, training, and community initiatives across the province.

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ROAD TO IMPACT

The Road to Impact program is a charitable giving initiative designed to support Nova Scotia-based non-profits, charities, and community organizations. We've proudly supported seven organizations with a total givings of $17,500 in 2026! Please note that 2026 submissions have now closed.

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Threads of Life

Neptune Theatre

Mitch's Soccer NEXT

Hope for Wildlife

JA Nova Scotia

Special Olympics Nova Scotia

Discovery Centre

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SCHOOL BUS SAFETY

About School Bus Safety Awareness Week

Observed every year during the third full week of October, National School Bus Safety Week is a time to bring awareness to the importance of keeping students safe on and around school buses. It’s an opportunity for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus drivers, and school communities to come together and highlight safe practices. Across Nova Scotia and beyond, this week serves as a reminder that school bus safety is a shared responsibility; on the road, at the bus stop, and in classrooms.

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Celebrate Bus Safety Awareness with Safety Services Nova Scotia

Safety Services Nova Scotia is proud to lead School Bus Safety Week across the province. We’re making it easy for schools, families, and communities to get involved with:

Drawing contest: Encourage youth to show off their creativity while highlighting the importance of bus safety. Winning entries will be shared province-wide
Educational resources: Ready-to-use activities and lesson plans available for download and sharing.
Classroom support: Invite SSNS into your school for an interactive safety session or a hands-on bus safety training exercise. Contact stracy@safetyservicesns.ca.

Drawing Contest

Safety Services Nova Scotia invites students across the province to take part in our School Bus Safety
Awareness Week Drawing Contest! This is a great way for youth to show their creativity while helping to
spread the important message in our communities that school bus safety matters.

CONTEST RULES
Theme: Create a drawing that highlights the importance of school bus safety.
Who Can Enter: Open to all youth in Nova Scotia, at home or in schools

How to Submit:
Scan and email entries to tracy@safetyservicesns.ca by October 23, 2026. The winner will be notified on October 26, 2026. Entries must be submitted by an adult (18+). Please include child first name only, grade, and school with submission.

If you’re a school with bulk entries, located in HRM, let us know! We can arrange to collect physical copies directly from you.

Prizes: The winning entry will receive tickets to the Discovery Centre and will be featured as part of Safety Services Nova Scotia’s provincial School Bus Safety Awareness Week Campaign on their website and social media channels!