Sarah MacLaren

Since establishing LOVE in Halifax five years ago, Sarah has grown LOVE from a small program running out of her home on a budget of less than $50,000 to a successful organization serving 124 youth and providing public education to more than 2500 youth and community members each year. Sarah's ability to grow LOVE confidently, carefully, and always with the best interest of our youth in mind, has created a program that is now recognized within the youth and youth-serving professional community as setting a standard of excellence with youth often identified as exceptionally difficult to reach.

Leave Out ViolencE – Nova Scotia's Board of Directors provides vital support and guidance as we grow to meet the needs of our youth and communities. We thank these members of our community who dedicate their time and support to Leave Out ViolencE.

Chair of the Halifax Board
Ann Flemming

Honorary Chair of the Halifax Board
Dr. Richard Goldbloom

Halifax Board
Kim Kierans
Christine Oreskovitch
Richard Janega
John Leahy
Sarah Bradfield
Natalie Doyle Oldfield
Susan MacDonald
Robert Green
Meryl Cook
Andrew Abraham (Youth Representative)
Madonna Parris (Youth Representative)

Honourary Board
Joel Pink
Suki Starnes
Dr. John LeBlanc