Because youth matter
Phoenix Report to the Community 2015/2016 AT PHOENIX, PEOPLE MATTER. ALL PEOPLE.
Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth and contributing to a vibrant community. Phoenix’s multiple locations in Halifax, Nova Scotia, provide a wide range of support for youth ages 11–24 and their families. We offer important services and programs including shelter, food, housing support, health care, parenting support, recreation, education and employment services, and therapy. Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has individual needs as well as strengths. People are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.
OUR SERVICES
Advocacy Youth Outreach Community Engagement Youth & Family Therapy Arts, Recreation & Leadership Health Services Parent Support Housing Support Money Management Crisis Support Education Support Employment Support
OUR PROGRAMS
Phoenix Centre for Youth Phoenix Health Services Phoenix Homes for Independence Phoenix House Phoenix Housing Support Program Phoenix Learning and Employment Centre Phoenix Parent Support Program Phoenix Special Initiatives Program Phoenix Trusteeship Program Phoenix Youth and Community Centre Phoenix Youth and Family Therapy Phoenix Youth Outreach Program Phoenix Youth Shelter Whatye a ar!
The Phoenix Holiday Luncheon celebrated its 25th anniversary, the Supportive Housing Program was actualized, our residences have been refreshed, and most importantly, Phoenix has been there for over 1,200 youth, all because our community believes youth matter. People are the leaders in their own lives. Phoenix is here to listen, really listen, and do all we can to help people succeed in their journeys. In this report you will read beautiful stories of growth and humanity. Stories of youth who are busting through barriers with Phoenix’s support to reach their fullest potential; of volunteers who give selflessly of their time and expertise; of donors who are investing in the future, knowing the work of Phoenix is making an impact. Phoenix is an important part of the community, and the community is such an important part of us. To all who support us, including three levels Timothy Crooks, Executive of government (in particular the Nova Scotia Department of Community Director; and Heidi Leslie, Chair, Services) we give you our deep and heartfelt thanks for your dedication to Board of Directors and confidence in Phoenix. We offer special thanks to our long-term donors, including St. Paul’s Home and the Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis, who are committed to stable support that has unfolded over many years and continues undiminished. We are continually inspired by your generosity. We look forward to continuing to build brighter futures together as we reach our 30th anniversary in 2017. Thank you!
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Heidi Leslie, Chair Roger Burrill Lisa Tilley Lawyer; Executive Vice-President, Legal, Lawyer Partner Regulatory, & Public Affairs, Emera Energy Nova Scotia Legal Aid Uprise Consulting
Mark Donohue, Vice Chair Nancy Rubin Judith Ferguson Lawyer Lawyer Vice President, Corporate Affairs Public Prosecution Service Canada Partner Stewart-McKelvey Nova Scotia Power
Stephen Denton, Treasurer Dave Nunn Janet Martin Director of Investments Chief Financial Officer Vice President, Commercial Financial Services SeaFort Capital Inc. Centennial Group RBC Royal Bank
Dr. Elizabeth Church, Secretary Pete Halliday Sarah Young Vice-President (Academic) MSVU Group Human Resources Manager, Partner, NATIONAL Atlantic Canada Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Ltd. No judgment. Only support. That’s Phoenix.
lisha and her younger brother were placed in foster care when she was only four-years old. Their mother died when Alisha was seven. AA family eventually adopted them both, and they moved to rural Nova Scotia. But by age 16, Alisha found herself on her own. Jobs were scarce in the valley, so she moved to Halifax in search of greater opportunities. Two years later Alisha had one daughter and another baby on the way – and she also became primarily responsible for her brother. “I remember using all of my savings for a car seat and a stroller to buy my brother school supplies and clothes,” Alisha says. “And he was a teenage boy. It was very hard to keep food in the house.”
Meeting the needs of a teenage boy and a baby with limited family In 2015, support was challenging. Alisha learned about the Youth Outreach Phoenix Program and was connected with a worker. worked with When asked if the program has helped her overcome some of the 98 youth in the Youth barriers and challenges she faced previously, Alisha’s response was Outreach Program “Definitely. There were times we were faced with our utilities being shut off and having such limited resources that we couldn’t even afford bus tickets to get to a job,” she says. “Alana (Youth Outreach Worker) has been a great advocate and support. She called churches for help, assisted us by helping connect us to food banks and baby supplies; she even helped us find a new place to live where utilities were included so things were more manageable. She attended appointments with me, and I think most importantly, she helped to educate me about the services that are available, helping me to navigate and connect with them. She’s been a huge help to me and my family, and she has always been a trusted resource.” Today Alisha and her partner both work full time to support their daughters. Eventually Alisha would like to return to school and pursue a career in social work. “I would like to help others, but really all I want is for me and my family to be healthy and happy – not constantly worrying. There are so many people out there who need help. A lot of times it’s just about having someone to talk to, with no conditions and no judgment. And I found that at Phoenix.” Alisha king
barriers BreaPhoenix Youth Outreach Program
Sometimes we all need a helping hand. We recognize that access to support is important and that travelling, or meeting with someone in an office space can be challenging. The Phoenix Youth Outreach Program works collaboratively with youth ages 16–24 and their families across HRM. Outreach workers provide in-community support in the areas of housing, education, employment, health services, crisis management, family support, and more. Let’s listen to what outreach workers Alana Cuvelier and Greg Rozon have to say about the program.
Is there a need for this service? What type of support do you provide? Alana: Absolutely! We hear it everywhere we go. We share information with youth about the resources in their area and help them navigate the systems and services. We attend meetings and appointments with the youth, connect them with basic living needs such as income, housing, education, and health services. We do all sorts of things.
What are the core areas of service that the program provides? Greg: Housing, employment, and education are key. We also help youth to develop a sense of belonging to [their] community. Our relationships with them are based on encouragement, empowerment, and possibility. We help Greg Rozon and Alana Cuvelier them to feel safe, comfortable, and supported – not judged. We all need these types of relationships when transitioning to adulthood.
How do you feel about your work and the difference it makes? Greg: It’s a great feeling. The youth are looking for the support we can offer them, and they trust us to help them. We offer respectful feedback and guidance and help them explore all the possibilities. These youth have things to offer the world, and it’s a privilege to be part of their lives.
Alana: The youth are important and they’re worth it and I could think of no other career that would be more rewarding. yBecauseouth matter
Phoenix has a new way of telling our story!
Phoenix has grown and changed a lot in the past 29 years. Our very first program, Phoenix House, served youth who were homeless. We are proud of our history and that today, as Phoenix Youth Programs, we have expanded to serve families and communities through a wide range of programs In many ways, we’d outgrown our previous logo and tagline: Helping Youth Rise Above. We needed a look and line that was more inclusive. That’s where bits.co came in. Last spring we won a competition that gave us $30,000 worth of in-kind communications support from this local digital marketing and web design firm. With their generous support we now have a brand and messaging that speaks to what we do, and why we do it. What does Phoenix do? We help youth achieve moments of success, create
an attachment to a positive community, and empower them to believe they Check it out! can reach their fullest potential. We care for youth by supporting them, their www.youtube.com families, and their communities. Phoenix Youth Programs – Why do we do it? Because youth matter. It’s really as simple as that. Because Youth Matter Thank you, bits.co, for the new brand – and thanks also to Geoff D’Eon of Pilot Light Productions and his team of production experts. Geoff brought our new story to life in a heartwarming video compilation that showcases the achievements of youth, past and present. Please check out our new look and feel free to share it around. Let the world know that you believe youth matter too!
The bits.co team Ashley men 10023,000 Thank You’s to 100 Men Who Give a Damn! We are so grateful to the Halifax chapter of 100 Men Who Give a Damn for giving one about Phoenix! Four times a year, this group of generous donors meets at Saint Mary’s University McNally Theatre Auditorium, listens to presentations from three charities, and votes one to be the recipient of that night’s donations. One hundred per cent of what they raise that night goes to the charity that they choose. For Phoenix, that meant a whopping gift of over $23,000 in August, 2015! 100 Men Who Give a Damn are all about making their community stronger. Since 2014, the group has raised over $175,000 for local charities, including Kids’ Help Phone, Nova Scotia SPCA, Children’s Wish Foundation, and the North End Community Health Centre.
Want to learn how YOU can become involved?
Visit www.100menhfx.ca Investing in kids,families, & communities
Camsa Drops Anchor to Support Phoenix
On Tuesday, September 12th, 2015, Camsa Inc., Maple Trade Finance planned an amazing day of boating and feasting, all in support of Phoenix Youth Programs. Eleven boats set sail for a two-hour harbour tour, followed by 11 specially prepared meals by local chefs for each group of “sailors.” For the past 14 years, Camsa has helped raise funds for many worthy organizations in Halifax. “It was important to us that the recipient of our inaugural fundraising event, Camsa Captains & Cooks, embody the core values essential to providing genuine change and commitment to our community,” said Carole-Ann Miller, President. “Phoenix Youth Programs exemplifies those values.” With the right opportunities, youth are able to harness their full potential for a brighter future. A youth who spoke during the event shared with guests, “I was referred to a clinical therapist at the Phoenix Prevention Program almost six years ago,” she said. “I had anxiety and insomnia. I [also] loved cooking and used to tell Alison [staff] about my dream of applying for culinary school. I remember her saying. What if ‘we’ applied for scholarships? And that word One Community ‘we’ really stood out because I had support. ‘We’ were a team. With her help, I Our Commitment got approved for every [scholarship] I applied for. I got my dream of going to
culinary school! I am now moving steadily up in my career and will open my Camsa Cares own restaurant one day.” Phoenix is grateful for organizations like Camsa Inc., Maple Trade Finance who understand the importance of investing in youth and believing they matter. Creating a safe space
ared was halfway through grade 7 when he was first introduced to Phoenix. He had been bullied by his fellow students, and was having Jdifficulty coping with his challenging context. As a result, he withdrew socially, no longer wanted to go to school,
and began spending a lot of time online gaming to get away from Phoenix’s Youth reality. Jared sought solace in a virtual world for a sense of safety and & Family Therapy belonging, which unfortunately became an unhealthy space for him. program is available Looking back on it, Jared believes he was addicted. “If the Internet went to youth 11–24 down, I would become very angry.” years old and their families. We focus His school guidance counsellor gave him information about the on early intervention Phoenix Youth and Family Therapy Program, and soon after, he and with a range of his family began to meet with one of our clinical therapists. “All of the concerns including staff were really nice,” remembers Jared. “I looked forward to going family conflict, peer and being able to talk.” Jared soon began to better understand his relationships, grief and loss, coping with challenging circumstances, learning about himself in the process. He emotions, histories of learned what he was in control of, and how he deserved to be treated. abuse, discrimination “They really made me think about things and helped change my thought and poverty. All of process. Phoenix helped me to start thinking about my life positively.” our programs are With many school meetings and advocacy plans, strategies were free of charge and of put in place to ensure Jared’s school environment would be safe and judgement. supportive as well. Jared learned coping skills and ways to work through frustration. “When I would start to feel angry, I would take a walk or go for a bike ride. If I was at school, I would find a quiet place to get some space.” He also found a new hobby that took place in the real world, not online. With the help of Phoenix staff and KidSport he was introduced to judo. Here, Jared has found a place of acceptance and belonging, and has built up a great deal of confidence. He likes the team-orientated approach and finds it to be a great stress release. He just earned his Orange Belt! Jared is now in grade 10 and things are going very well. He and his family have finished their counselling at Phoenix, but know they can reach out if needed. His mom, Justine, reflects on their time with Phoenix: “Every time Jared went to Phoenix, he would come out with a spring in his step and a smile on his face. They were so nice and completely non-judgemental. They created a safe space and we could completely open up. We would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs help.” Jared Listening. Really listening.
Doing What it Takes and Loving it: Staff Member Marianne McTague Reflects upon her Work with Youth
“I have always been drawn to the idea of working in a helping profession,” says Marianne. “Phoenix was my first foray with youth work, and I have not looked back since! “Every youth comes with a unique story. They are funny and clever; we laugh. They are strong and deserving; we challenge. They are hurt and lost; we cry. Sometimes the way they reach out looks different than saying ‘I need help.’ These are the times it is most important to listen to the meaning behind the words. “I have witnessed youth cook their first successful meal after several less-than-edible ones. I have seen them graduate high school after struggling to attend class during challenging times. I have handed youth keys to their first apartment and helped them move after living on the streets. “We help navigate challenging systems, obtain needed resources, and refer to community agencies. That could mean helping a newly pregnant youth apply for income assistance and obtain a crib or car seat, whilst recommending a community parenting class or housing for young mothers. I also offer guidance regarding numerous parenting challenges and help young mothers find affordable child care. “There are days that I am absolutely in awe that this is my job and am so fortunate that the youth allow me to be a part of their lives. Our youth are thankful, and so am I. “We are advocates [for youth], but most importantly we teach youth that their voices are worth being heard and how they, too, can be their most valuable advocate.”
“Phoenix helped Smokey me focus on my goals.” One life can change manymany lives for the better
Annie Mary Holmes gives Phoenix Something to Sing About
During her life, (Annie) Mary Holmes held young people and music near and dear to her heart. As a long-time resident of Halifax, Phoenix supporter, and an active member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Mary was no stranger to the needs of the youth in our city, or to the uplifting music of the Phoenix Community Choir. The choir program, an extension of Phoenix’s Special Initiatives programming focusing on therapeutic recreation, practises regularly in the A. Mary Holmes Room at St. Andrew’s. Upon her passing, in 2013, Phoenix was eligible to apply to Mary’s trust and we became the grateful recipients of a $45,000 legacy gift. This gift will be allocated over a three-year period to ensure the choir program, and the youth who participate in it, continue to thrive. Gifts like Mary’s are incredibly important to our programming and the Special thanks to well-being of the youth and families we serve. If you would like to learn more St. Andrew’s United about leaving a planned gift to Phoenix, please contact Robin at Church for providing [email protected], 902-455-6494. rehearsal space for the Phoenix Community Choir since 2012! Ourcaring community
Check out some of the ways our caring community supported Phoenix in 2015 through third-party fundraising
Holiday Busking Every Christmas Eve since 2012, The Mistletones have busked for Phoenix, and this holiday season they hit a new high note by raising over $300! That certainly made our spirits bright!
Kicking for Charity Thanks to Bojeon Taekwon-Do for choosing us as their kick-a-thon charity of choice in 2015 and raising over $2,000 for Phoenix! Students executed 500 kicks over a two-hour period to raise the money.
Thinking about planning Mascot Showdown a fundraiser of your own It’s THE school spirit event of the year in which high school mascots battle for for Phoenix? We can help! glory and a good cause. Hosted in 2015 by our friends at Sackville High School, Visit us at the event raised over $3,000 for Phoenix. Congrats to Sir John A. Macdonald phoenixyouth.ca High for taking home the title belt! to learn more.
Women of Excellence Thank you to the Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis for $1.2 million in support since 1988 through the Women of Excellence Awards Gala! Giving back In 2013, Kes and Ashley Morton were blessed with a beautiful daughter. They were in a fortunate position to be able to provide for her, and wanted to give back to their community. So they decided to direct the tax credit they receive from government as a donation to Phoenix. Their monthly gift is a cost-effective, convenient way to give, and it helps provide a foundation for Phoenix, so we can be proactive and strategic in addressing the needs of youth in the years ahead. But that’s not the only way they support Phoenix. The Phoenix Youth and Community Centre (PYCC) just happens to be around the corner from the Morton’s home, and Ashley has always been keen to support our youth in a hands-on way. When he learned about the Peer Tutoring Program at PYCC, it was the perfect fit. Every Thursday, and sometimes before an upcoming test, he drops by to help the kids with math, science, and French. He takes direction It’s easy to give monthly. Contact us at from the youth in charge of the sessions — Nykeala and Naykia — who provide 902-405-3068 Ashley with insight into what the kids really need. And while he’s happy to help to learn more! out, he notes that the centre staff — along with Nykeala and Naykia — are the ones deserving of all the credit. “The Mulgrave Park Peer Tutoring program really does have all the Phoenix goodness wrapped up in a tight little bundle,” says Ashley. “When I walk through the door to the Thursday session, I walk into a warm, happy, Interested in welcoming, fun community space. I see staff who know, care for, and listen to volunteering? the kids they work with. I see teens working a part-time job to run a program Call us at 902-455-5771! to help younger kids in their own community — what greater empowerment is there than that? Earning a paycheque making others’ lives better! I see younger kids who get to learn and focus, be listened to, and get supper! I get to give a few math skills, but I leave literally every single time with a better feeling about the world and the youth of my neighbourhood. It really is a wonderful place.”
Kes & Ashley Morton
Ashley, Suzy and Nykeala Phoenix is community
What happens at the Phoenix Youth & Community Centre and how does programming benefit the community’s residents?
An interview Michelle: Well, Simon was teaching music to the children when the centre with Michelle West, first opened up, and from those days it’s evolved so much. My 18-year-old has a Mulgrave Park been participating with Phoenix since the centre opened – she has been so community resident active with Phoenix – and the number of programs it has now compared to then is unbelievable. It has been a very big help for my family, and I know it’s been helpful for a lot of families in the community. There are even programs offered for adults, and I participate in those as well.
Have you seen a difference in your community since the centre opened? Michelle: Before Phoenix, [there was] a program here, another there, but they were always so far spread apart. They didn’t have much of an impact on young people. We haven’t had anything here that’s had an impact on our youth like the Phoenix centre has. I find that young people now have more of a direction because of the number of things that they do with Phoenix. It’s not just a place to play, not just recreation…staff have been really working with the youth. [The youth] write essays, they work on their resumés…things that will support their future. And it seems to me that they are so much more driven. My niece, Nykeala, is very clear on where she’s going, and I feel that a lot of it is because of the number of things that she’s been exposed to here at Phoenix. When I look at young people her age, and I know most of them, they are a very focused group because they’ve had this wonderful program that has helped expose them to all kinds of different things. What do you feel is the greatest gift the centre brings to the community? Michelle: The centre always has new and exciting programs that include different ages. When I speak to the young people, they have nothing but good things to say about Phoenix. They are very active and they feel extremely comfortable here, this is just like their home away from home. It’s very special for them. You don’t have to chase them down to get them to participate. But the biggest gift is the staff. Hiring people from the community makes a grand deal of difference, because these people understand the needs and the wants of the community and they bring that to work with them. They understand the people that they are serving, and the programming reflects the needs of the people. Oftentimes, you can have an organization in place, but they’re not in touch with the people, so they miss the big picture. And the kids are comfortable with the staff – they’re like family. Residents have an impact on the programming that takes place here through the Community Advisory Circle (CAC), and I am a member of that, as well. In fact, anything that the CAC has suggested, Phoenix has put in place, and the people here have done it so quickly! As soon as programming is suggested that makes good sense for our youth, Phoenix puts in place.
Do you feel your community needs are being met by having the centre here? Michelle: Absolutely. I am very protective of my children, and Phoenix is a very trusted resource for me – that really means something. When staff call to tell me about a program that’s happening at the centre, it does a world of good for me, and for my children…it shows me that they really care. I know that when my kids are at Phoenix, they’re always doing something good. These kids are going somewhere, and they know where they’re going… their exposure to Phoenix programs has built them up. It just warms my heart. I just love Phoenix so much. The centre is a very important resource and it has done very great things for this community and the youth that it serves. “Phoenix is doing great things for this community My experience with Phoenix has been so positive, that no matter what they and the youth it serves.” are doing at the centre, if I am able to participate, I do, and I encourage other people to as well. I’m so happy, so thankful, and so grateful that Phoenix has not only come here, but that they’ve stayed here so long.
PYCC staff Michelle West Long-time friends
Our friends at Time + Space Media and RBC know all too well how important continued program support is and the impact that it makes in our community. Both have given their time, talent, and resources to Phoenix for many years — especially in the past five, when they’ve gone far beyond the call of duty. Thank you for being an essential part of the work we do at Phoenix and for making our community a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Time + Space Media There’s a L-O-N-G list of ways Time + Space has supported Phoenix. Thanks to Time + Space Time + Space staff have been rolling up their sleeves to help during our president, Donna Alteen, for your past support as annual stocking stuffing campaign for three years now, and their social media volunteer chair of the experts volunteered their time and talent in 2015 to help us learn about how to Phoenix Board build an effective social media strategy. The company also made a multi-year of Directors. financial commitment to Phoenix, which wrapped up in 2015 and resulted in a $25,000 contribution to Phoenix over five years. Thanks also to RBC Wealth Management’s RBC Foundation Regional VP of The success of the Phoenix Community Choir would simply not be possible Commercial Financial without the early investment and unwavering commitment of the RBC Services, Paul Miller, and to Janet Martin, VP of Foundation. Since the program’s inception in 2011, the foundation has Commercial Services, supported this initiative to the tune of $80,000 over a five-year period. That’s RBC Royal Bank for certainly something to sing about! your leadership! Over the years, our friends at RBC could also be found breaking a sweat doing yard work around our residential programs, and today they, too, assist hands-on during stocking stuffing time.
Time + Space elves
Staff and RBC Foundation friends Helping youth help themselves
Do you remember the first time you flew in a plane and visited a new part of the country or world? Remember the thrill of meeting new people and discovering how much you had in common – and how much you could learn from each other? Then you know how excited the 12 youth from Phoenix were when they headed to Ottawa in May as part of the YMCA Youth Exchange Canada Program. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our youth, who spent the five days learning new skills, building connections with other youth, and collaborating on a community service project focused on inclusivity. The youth took on the whole project from beginning to end – they even had to raise a percentage of the funds for the project themselves in order to make it happen. When asked what their favourite part of the Ottawa experience was, the youth all said they loved visiting the Parliament buildings—they were especially impressed with the National Library. The fun didn’t end when they came back. In June, 12 youth from the Ottawa’s Pathways to Education program came here and it was Phoenix youth’s turn to play host. Funding for the project’s food and travel costs was made possible thanks to the generous support of Canadian Heritage; youth and staff worked hard to cover the rest. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the project’s Gofundme campaign. You helped our youth see a whole world of new possibilities. I am exactly where I need to be, thanks to Phoenix.
hen Brittany was 17-years-old she had high hopes for the future. She had graduated high school, was out on her own, and looking Wfor a good job. But with no real training or work experience, that good job was hard to find. At one point, she found herself out of work, out of food, and living with eight other people to make ends meet. Someone even stole her shoes! That’s when she learned about Phoenix’s Learning and Employment Centre. Kilby at the centre helped Brittany get into a workplace training program. A month after completing it, Brittany gave birth to her son, and, with maternity EI, was able to stay home with him for a year and a half. Then it was back to the challenge of finding that good job. Minimum wage $10.70 “I was stressing out,” says Brittany. “I didn’t want a job that wouldn’t @40 hrs week = guarantee hours or pay enough to live on. Rent, childcare, living $1,369.00 month net expenses, and everyday necessities are very high. Minimum wage Average rent $650 Utilities $100 remains low.” Bus Pass $78 Brittany knew it was time to go back to school again. Child Care ? This time, Kilby told her about Women Unlimited at NSCC. Groceries ? “I had to work hard to get into the program,” says Brittany. “The day Surplus? I got the call that I was accepted, I was so happy. It’s a program for women only to explore the entire selection of trades and technologies that NSCC offers. [It] also guarantees a seat in the NSCC program of your choice.” Brittany’s dad had been a mechanic, and she had a pretty good idea she wanted to be one too. “I was three-years-old when I started handing him wrenches in the garage. I loved hearing his stories about how he fixed cars with his father. I started the program in September and love every second of it,” says Brittany. “The thing that helped me the most at Phoenix was that people listened to me. They were patient and I felt understood. I knew I was determined but I still needed support and I got a lot of it. At the Learning and Employment Centre I got the base I needed to succeed at Women Unlimited. And that helped me get ready for the next step. “I know I’m on the way to making the future I want for my son and me — to make the future I always believed I could.” Brittany Killam pays it forward
Killam Properties have always been actively involved in their community, and they understand the incredible strength, talent, and resiliency youth possess. Sometimes all it takes is a boost. In 2015, Phoenix was lucky to partner with them on a unique initiative supporting new opportunities that lead to brighter futures for youth. The Pay it Forward program helps to reduce barriers for some of the young people in our community seeking support, so they can support themselves. Through this initiative, two of Phoenix’s young clients have the benefit of living rent free for two years, gaining on-the-job experience working at Killam, as well as educational supports to help them thrive. “This is not about us giving a hand out, it is about giving a hand up,” says Jeremy Jackson, vice president at Killam Properties. “And I think that speaks volumes to this whole program. Youth that are involved in Phoenix have had a lot of barriers in their life, a lot of roadblocks. And we’re hoping to clear that and allow them to succeed.” “It’s extremely powerful to me to watch the whole process,” says acting housing support worker Marsha Tanner. “The Phoenix Housing Support program in itself can do quite a bit, but the Pay it Forward program… is giving them everything. It’s ensuring they have a safe place to live, giving them a job, teaching them skills for two or plus years. It’s an amazing opportunity that (the youth) probably wouldn’t get so easily on their own.” We are grateful that Killam Properties share the same values and beliefs as we do to create opportunities that allow youth to help themselves. Because all people matter.
“The Pay it Forward program Marsha Tanner is giving them everything. It’s ensuring they have a safe place to live, giving them a job, teaching them skills for two or plus years. It’s an amazing opportunity.” 15 Celebratingyears together with AGNS
In the fall of 2001, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) and Phoenix came together in a partnership to support youth through art. Open Studio has since become a well-established program for both organizations. Facilitated by artist Heather Wilkinson, a Phoenix support worker, and volunteers, Open Studio provides young people with a safe and inspiring place to come on Thursday evenings, where they can creatively express themselves using a variety of art materials and techniques. The art program falls under the umbrella of Phoenix’s Special Initiatives (SPIN) Program. Open Studio underscores AGNS’s commitment to expand and
diversify their scope of activities using a partnership model – and it works. The Special thanks to gallery becomes a gathering place for young people to share a meal, create, TD Bank Group and have direct encounters with extraordinary works of art. for their generous support As the artist facilitator, Heather brings a complex set of creative and life of Open Studio. skills to her position, providing a solid programming framework and guiding each individual through both the gratification and challenges of the art- making experience. “Working with young artists as they grow, and watching them develop their skills and define who they are is the greatest joy I get to experience as an artist and a teacher.” she says. “I enjoy helping young people find art, and helping young artists find themselves.” havenSafe Home Depot has forged an everlasting impression on Phoenix Youth Shelter and the youth we serve. As a long-time key worker at the shelter, I have had the pleasure of experiencing not only the physical transformation that Home Depot has made possible, but also a transformation that cannot be seen… but rather felt. I recall a day in July when a large group of enthusiastic Home Depot volunteers arrived at the shelter armed with tools and paint. By the end of that day, 1094 Tower Road had transformed from a building into a place that anyone would be proud to call home. They painted and stained inside and out, constructed a large flower box in our front yard, and even filled it with flowers and shrubs for us. They built picnic tables in our backyard so the youth would have a quiet place to relax and enjoy some fresh air. The best part of all is that you could tell that the group was genuinely happy and excited to be spending the day with the youth and us. Recently, Home Depot has transformed our girls’ floor into a beautiful haven for the girls to relax in, feeling safe and at home. They gave it a paint job, new furniture, a TV, and a large mirrored makeup area where the girls can get ready for the day. We, the staff, can sense how comfortable the girls are in this private space. With the generous help of Home Depot, our youth have an environment that is clean, comfortable, and modern in which to collect themselves as they sort through some very difficult times in their lives. Home Depot has not only made the shelter more attractive and comfortable, they have made it a beautiful house where people can lay their heads and feel safe and Symbolizing strength, courage and heart, this comfortable going to sleep at night. We are all so proud of our space and the piece of artwork was work we do here and we’re so fortunate that Home Depot has come on board created by a group of to support our youth. young women at Thank you Home Depot from all of us at the Phoenix Youth Shelter. Phoenix Youth Shelter.
Pat Hanlon Key Worker, Phoenix Youth Shelter
Pat Hanlon WHY SHELTER MATTERS Facts and figures from Phoenix Youth Shelter 2015 204 467 INDIVIDUAL USERS INTAKES
50 other reasons
13 substance use 13 hot/cold alert 340 male 20 transient lifestyle
25 unsafe housing
57 loss of housing
78 family breakdown 7 other
120 female
211 lack of housing
108 REASON WHO WERE FIRSTTIME USERS FOR SERVICE 52 HOURS engaging & facilitating therapeutic programs 11%
for our youth of our youth physical activity moved back home,
or were reconnected games with a partner, cooking friend, or relative
self-care programs art movies 94% OCCUPANCY RATE Share the warmth
On December 1st, 2015, Wilsons Fuels Limited sparked a clever community campaign to celebrate Giving Tuesday, and all it cost the public was a hug. For their Share the Warmth campaign, staff teams of three, each sporting a shirt with the logo of a different charity, set out in the community. Passers-by were asked to hug the charity they wanted Wilsons to contribute to, and Wilsons responded with a $10 donation for each hug. Phoenix was proud to be among the worthy charities chosen, and received a $3,400 gift just because the community reached out and hugged! Thanks, Wilsons, and thanks to all of those participated in the Share the Warmth campaign for supporting the causes you care about!
Keeping the Giving Going
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who have been contributing monthly, ensuring that the foundation of our programming remains strong.
Alexa McDonough Donna MacNaughton John Loch Marilyn Gerriets Sheila Woodcock Andrea Northey E. Elaine Ferguson Judith Graham Mary Carmichael Sherry Porter Angus & Mary McDonald George & Pearl Little Kara Craig Mary Lynch Shirley Keeler Ashley & Kathryn Morton Gordon & Teresa Fenton Karen Damtoft Michele Williams Stephen Denton Barbara Karten Gregory Whitehouse Karen Gross Mona Lynch Tara Perrot Birthe & Tony Griffiths Heather O’Brien Kate Langille Murray Brown Thea Meeson Brian & Kim Morvan Heidi Leslie Kathryn Coldwell Nancy Parsons Timothy Crooks Cabinetworks Limited Hugh & Sheila Kindred Kevin Blair Nancy Rubin Valerie Dubois Charmaine Warr J. F. Colpron Kim Machum & Mark Donohue Virve Sandstrom Corrie Douma J. Philip & Elvira Welch Leonard & Helen Sweett Patrick & Kathleen Keast Wallace Seipp D. William MacDonald Jacques Gagnon Lois Whitehead Patrick Ryall Willa Shaw Dana Thurlow Jane Kelly Lorraine Williston Peggy Prowse William & Anne Morvan Daphne Carter Janet Donohue Margaret Benne Robin Levy William Hughes David & Nancy Tindall Joan Wood Margaret Burns Rosalie Courage Because ho ida s lmatter y
At a time of year when people can feel lonely, the generosity of our faithful friends helps us make sure that every young person at Phoenix knows they matter. It’s not long after Labour Day when the folks at Bedford United Church begin thinking about the holidays and the youth at Phoenix. Members of the congregation sew stockings to hang in the sanctuary for members to take home and fill. This effort is at the heart of our annual holiday campaign. Phoenix adds the candy and chocolate, makes sure each stocking is comparable, tucks in some hats and gloves, and distributes them to our youth—starting at the holiday party. Thanks to volunteers from On December 17th, more than 90 Phoenix youth were hosted at our annual RBC, Time & Space Media, and the Canadian Progress sit-down Christmas dinner and party for the fourth year in a row by our friends Club Halifax Cornwallis for at St. Antonio’s Antiochian Orthodox Church. The church donates the use of helping to stuff stockings! the hall, and the ladies and youth group at St. Antonio’s contribute, prepare, and serve a full-course turkey dinner for our youth and their little ones. There’s face painting and pictures with Santa, and the youth receive their stockings. While there are many hands that go into making the holidays bright at Phoenix, the contribution of St. Antonio’s and Bedford United is absolutely invaluable to helping us make the holidays a fun-filled time of year for Phoenix youth.
St. Antonio’s friends of Phoenix Finding safety and learning to thrive
hasity Lucio is a proud Mi’kmaq woman from Indian Brook. She is a jingle dress dancer in the powwow circuit, is happily married to an CApache man, and they are raising a combined family of five children. Her life looks much different now than it did when she came to Phoenix 20 years ago. “I was 19 [then],” she says. “I moved to the city to find work and true love. Instead, I struggled to make ends meet, and I found myself in a relationship that I was denying was abusive. “My boyfriend was using the drop-in services at Phoenix Centre for Youth. Initially, I felt that [their] services weren’t ones I needed, but I saw their value. There were lots of friendly faces [there]. It was easy to build trusting relationships with staff, and eventually I began talking to a case manager. It wasn’t until one day when my worker asked, ‘does he hit you?’ that I realized my plight. To tell someone felt like a weight was lifted from my shoulders.” Chasity didn’t leave her partner right away, and life became even more challenging. She lost her apartment three months before giving birth to her son and had been couch surfing. While she never considered herself a street youth, she remained connected to Phoenix’s services and became active in the Parent Support Program. “I was very appreciative and comforted knowing there was such support here, and I learned about other supports that were available. I also found that I was able to support others and help them to open up.” Interestingly enough, Chasity found herself working for Phoenix after being a client, eventually becoming a community educator. Little did she know that she would once again need Phoenix for support. “I was working at Phoenix when I left my boyfriend. But he kept coming around and I felt threatened. I turned to the therapy team and was supported throughout the whole process without judgment.” Since then, Chasity’s life has brought her love, peace, and happiness. Her career path has taken her to work as the Coordinator of Aboriginal Student Services at NSCC, but she remains an educator and an advocate for youth, still carrying the torch to support Phoenix’s work. “Kids are often misunderstood. If we just take a moment to give them an opportunity to share their story, we can understand. And we need to give them that chance, give them the opportunity to shine. Phoenix allowed me that opportunity.” Chasity Volunteers matter too!
Celebrating Janet MacLeod for 1,000 hours of service
For the past 13 years, Janet MacLeod has been a tireless volunteer with Phoenix – one who is always up for doing whatever needs to be done! She has helped plan and coordinate our annual Dreamscape fundraiser, and been a strategist, writer, and hands-on helper. She has also attended hundreds of meetings, dressed in costumes, painted decorations, ran errands, greeted guests, written press releases, grocery shopped, and solicited support from numerous businesses and individual donors among countless other things, all in support of Phoenix! Thank you, Janet. You are a true advocate for the work we do, and a beautiful example of impeccable generosity. We are honoured to have you.
Have a talent that you want to share? Here are just a few of the positions that we need help with: gardener, grocery shopper, hair cutter, maintenance, meal preparer, office support, programming assistant, special event hosts, and tutor. Call us at 902-455-5771
Jan Gentile-Nugent & Janet MacLeod Growing, changing, & always getting better
Dreamscape 2015
Dreamscape has become synonymous with fresh starts and new possibilities – of the spring season and of Phoenix’s strong, resilient youth. This year, a new partnership with Steele Ford Lincoln put a fresh spin on Dreamscape 2015. The company hosted Driven to Give and donated $50 to Phoenix for every new Lincoln taken out for a test drive. The result was a $9,250 contribution to Dreamscape’s $92,000 fundraising total. Guests at Dreamscape tasted their way throughout an interactive food festival and enjoyed the same high calibre of entertainment the event has become known for. Attendees have long enjoyed Stuart McLean’s monologue and the uplifting sound of the Phoenix Community Choir. Ben Caplan’s robust performance rounded out the entertainment portion of the evening, while Samantha, the youth speaker, left guests with an important message: “What Phoenix gave me was something beyond support and guidance. They gave me a place where I could breathe – and that is the greatest gift anyone has ever given me.” Just as Phoenix has evolved and changed, so has Dreamscape, but it remains an outstanding show featuring the best in East Coast entertainment, delicious food, stories from inspirational youth, and a sense of community built on the generosity of community. We are forever grateful to Mary Lynk from CBC who continues to give generously of her time and talent to produce Samantha Dreamscape, and to our friends Clearwater Seafoods and MICCO Companies for their co-presenting sponsorship. Champions for change
For the past three years, Phoenix has played host to a number of Nova Scotia’s hockey heroes who are not only passionate about the sport, but also about community and positive change. And each day in our work we are grateful for partnerships with businesses that believe in the same. That’s why we were thrilled to welcome Scotiabank as our title sponsor for Champions for Change in 2015! Scotiabank Champions for Change is a one-of-a-kind celebration of hockey for fans young and old alike. It’s a unique opportunity where attendees can meet their favourite players, listen to their stories of pride and perseverance, and bid on fantastic sports memorabilia – like a pair of skates autographed by Sidney Crosby. A collector’s dream! We had a fantastic line up of 19 champions, including hometown favourites Zach Fucale, Jonathan Drouin, and Andrew Bodnarchuk, who was fresh off his Calder Cup win – so he brought the cup with him! Shining stars Jillian Saulnier and Taylor Crosby also captivated the audience, and our pre-event Fan Zone, supported by the Halifax Mooseheads, was another huge success with younger fans. Events like these would not be possible without the help of our community. We thank Scotiabank for their financial support for this event, and for their staff, who lent hands-on support on the night volunteering to sell 50/50 tickets. And to our committee volunteers who have given us your talent and countless hours of your time to make this event a success – you are the true champions!
Scotiabank volunteers Celebrating
youthand the season!
What better way to kick off the holiday season than with good company, fine food, and excellent music all in support of a great cause?
It was a special year for the Phoenix Holiday Luncheon. Not only did we celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary, but it was a record-breaking year with over 1,000 in attendance – and $122,000 dollars raised for Phoenix! Much like Phoenix, the luncheon has evolved over time. What was started by Linda Wilson, the executive director of Phoenix House, long ago in a church basement, has been spearheaded for the past five years by event co-chairs David Bluteau and Michael DeVenney, along with a team of smart, dedicated, and creative volunteers. Each and every year the committee comes up with brilliant ideas, taking the event to greater heights. Its success could not be possible without them. We were delighted to see many newcomers in attendance, and grateful for the return of so many longstanding supporters. Among them, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline celebrated 15 years as presenting sponsor. We couldn’t be more grateful for such loyal support! Global’s Ron Kronstein kept guests informed while they enjoyed a delicious “I will always hold a three-course meal. Attendees were moved by Rachel’s inspirational story of special place in my heart strength, and the festive sounds of the ever-popular Phoenix Community for Phoenix. They have Choir performing alongside Nova Scotia’s very own Jimmy Rankin certainly been there for me in my makes this year’s event one for the books! times of need. They have The Phoenix Holiday Luncheon is an event that’s stood the test of time, helped me become a but it would not be possible without the generous contributions of so many successful member of the community.” people and organizations. It is because of them that we were able to celebrate this special anniversary. Here’s to the next 25!
Rachel Peoplematter
A common theme runs through this year’s report to the community. It’s what inspires us, what motivates us, and what unifies us. It is our belief that people matter. All people. It feels appropriate that this collection of stories from staff, volunteers, donors, and most importantly, the youth and community members with whom we have the privilege of working every day is book-ended by the long list of supporters who make it all possible. Your gift sends a strong message that young people have important contributions to make, and that they are valuable members of the community. In the 2015/2016 fiscal year, 302 volunteers spent 7,613 hours giving of their time and talent in our programs. Over $976,100 in financial gifts was raised and Phoenix benefitted from over $745,000 in in-kind support, representing 3,868 gifts from 2,133 donors and a profound commitment to healthy, vibrant
If you are interested communities. And while these numbers are staggering, they only tell part of in receiving Phoenix’s our story. audited financial When you invest in Phoenix, what you’re truly investing in is our people. statements, please The result is programming and services that respond directly, and relevantly, to contact us and we would the needs of youth and families in the context of their lives. be pleased to send you a copy. My team and I regularly reflect on how lucky we are to be surrounded by such a supportive community and we are especially grateful to our front-line staff teams. They are the ones who build respectful relationships with youth – becoming their trusted confidantes and allies, helping them address barriers and overcome obstacles. Listening without judgement and supporting them unconditionally in their journey to thrive. The stories we are privileged to share would not be possible without the dedication of the people who work at Phoenix like Marianne, Pat, Greg and Alana who you got to know in this report. And these stories wouldn’t be possible without you. We thank you for your commitment, your caring, and for standing along- side Phoenix to ensure that nobody is left behind. Fund Development Team
Kim Morvan Sr. Director of Development 302 7,613 VOLUNTEERS HOURS
FINANCIAL GIFTS 3,868 $976,100 GIFTS $745,000IN KIND SUPPORT 2,133 DONORS
Churches 1%
Schools 2%
Service Clubs 8%
Corporations 8% Individuals 29%
Foundations 24%
Special Events 28%
Representing financial gifts received April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. Donor wall of hope
Dreamer Benefactor DRM Foundation 5 Sustainer Matt Likely Jim & Anne Hanlon 9 A & L Seafoods Ltd. Emera Energy Acadom Ltd. Mersey Seafoods Limited St. Paul’s Home 28 A. Mary Holmes Trust Enterprise Holdings Admiral Insurance Mickey MacDonald The Home Depot Canada CTV 5 Global Halifax Allswater Mother Parker’s Coffee & Tea Inc. Foundation Dalhousie Commerce GoalLine Assante Capital Municipal Group Society Heather & David Bluteau Management Ltd of Companies 9 Visionary FMAV 5 Imperial Oil Foundation Atlantic Dream Homes Newcap Inc. Halifax Cornwallis Intact Insurance Insight Optometry – Atlantic Road O’Regan’s Progress Club Charitable Foundation Drs Dobbelsteyn, Davis, Construction Foundation 27 International Coach Gray, Sangster and Paving Ltd. Philip Davis Federation – Atlantic & Associates 9 Bank of Montreal RBC Royal Bank Chapter Leader Judy Steele Barteaux Durnford Rebecca Clarke Emotive Bitsco Paul & Christy Evon & Bruce Towler Benefaction Foundation Photographer 9 Camsa Inc. 6 RBC Foundation 9 Kenneth MacLean Blossom Shops Sackville High School Cisco Systems Foundation Stewart McKelvey 10 Lotta Digital CIBC Children’s Schooner General Contracting Limited Clearwater Seafoods 24 TD Canada Trust Medavie Blue Cross Foundation 6 Sisters of Charity 9 Edward & Grace Veino 9 The Bluteau DeVenney Metro Guide Publishing Cleve’s Source for Sports Caseley Wealth St. Antonio’s Orthodox Estate of Patrick Power 10 Peggy & Co. Design Inc. Colin MacDonald Management Church 8 Halifax Youth Foundation Pengrowth Energy Collins Barrow N.S. Inc. Group of National Bank Corporation Stuart McLean 7 J & W Murphy Foundation Financial 5 Doug Doucet Radio 96.5 TELUS 7 Lynagh Holdings Ltd. Tom Hicks Elizabeth Church The Estate of James RCR Hospitality Group 10 Halifax Port Authority 5 Maritimes & Northeast A. Cosman 8 Pipeline Russell Investments Heidi Leslie* Patron The Hartman Matthews SEI Investments Canada Mary Lynk J. Susanne MacDonald 7 Family Trust Ambassatours/Murphy’s Company 6 MICCO Companies 15 the Cable Wharf Jason Roth The Vault 5 Sprott Asset Pilot Light Productions Bluteau DeVenney Management LP Jim Spatz Valero Energy Foundation Inc. Charitable Trust 16 of Canada Steele Ford Lincoln Killam Properties Inc. 6 Scotiabank 6 Bridgehouse Asset WestJet 6 Managers The Black Family Kim Machum 5* The Flemming Charitable Foundation 8 Laura Methot Wilsons Home Heating Foundation 17 C100 FM The Helen M. Watson Leland Lewis 18 Xerox Canada Ltd. The Joyce Foundation CIBC 5 Fund Community Recycling The John and Judy Bragg – Funtastic Used Family Foundation Clothing 7 Time + Space Credit Union Atlantic 5 Media Ltd. 9 Deloitte Foundation Canada
All giving categories are based on gifts, both financial and in-kind, received April 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016. Numbers refer to years of consecutive giving five years and over. * refers to monthly giving. Sponsor wall of hope
Dreamscape Champions for Change Holiday Luncheon
Presenting Presenting Presenting
Platinum
Platinum Gold Gold
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
Bronze
Bronze Bronze
All sponsors have been added to the donor wall of hope to reflect their consecutive years of giving. Thanks to our donors
Partner Dugger’s Medavie Health Wilson Fuel Co. Limited Carol Anne & Paul Smith 5 Adrian & Regina East Coast Fund Foundation Zed Events Raymakers Management Inc. 5 Metro Emergency Carolyn Booth Medicine Associates – CBC Pensioners Aidan Stokes Ellen Scanlan Ambassador QEII Emergency Dept. Association (Maritimes) Andy & Carmel Emera Acadia University Raymond 14 Michael DeVenney 6 Charles Fowler 5 Emscote Limited Access Nova Scotia Arrow Capital Mission la Sainte Cheryl McKillop 6 EnviroSystems Famille 7 Adam’s Taxi & Limo Management Inc. 5 Chris & Stephanie Hart Foyston, Gordon Molson Coors Canada Advocate Printing & ArTech Camps & Payne 5 Chris Morel Nancy Doty 10 Publishing Ashley & Kathryn Morton* Christina Dadford & Rod Frank & Barbara Hughes 9 Alan & Barbara Adams 13 Atlantic Lottery Nancy Parsons* Simpson 21 Frank Fitzpatrick 9 Alan Archibald Corporation Nancy Rubin Christopher Smith Fred George & Mark Donohue* Allan Goldring 13 Barb Lowe Ciaran Dooley Gabrielle Verri 5 NATIONAL Public Allison Edwards 6 Bedford United Church 5 Commercial Carpet George & Margaret Waye Relations Berkeley Holdings Andrea Kay Centre Gerry & Denyse Irwin 9 Next Edge Capital Corp. Limited 5 Andrew Rau-Chaplin Cornwallis Council Bell Bethany United Church Glennis Farquhar 7 Norm Collins & Michelle Daignault 5 Aliant Pioneers – Social Outreach Greg & Tanya Simpson 10 Nova Scotia Provincial Andy Mitchell Craig Munroe 7 Committee 18 Lotteries and Casino Halifax Forum Corporation 6 Ann Smith-Vieira Dag & Cristina Tollefsen Bonavista Business Community Association & Henry Vieira Solutions Ocean Contractors Dalhousie University Halifax Partnership 7 Anne Galbraith Bounty Print Ltd. Limited 7 Dan & Joan Sargeant Heritage Gas Anne Jackman Brett & Barbara Hill-Taylor One Capital Dana Thurlow 7* HFX Sports Bar and Grill Management 5 Apostles Anglican Church Bruce Batstone Dartmouth Sportsplex IMAX Corporation O’Regan’s KIA Dartmouth – ACW 8 David & J. Elizabeth Business Development Apple Blossom Shop Bank of Canada Jim & Elaine McGivern Pace Construction Sutherland 10 Audrey Cowan 7 Cabinetworks Limited 7* John & Denise Morley Parkland Fuel Corporation David & Nancy Tindall 18* Axeman Landscape & John Gorrill Pete Halliday David Hazen Cathy Munroe Construction Charm Diamond Centres Kenneth & Rosanne Public Affairs Atlantic Inc. David Mercer 5 Chisholm 7 Barbara Beach 6 CIBC Wood Gundy Rank Incorporated David Ritcey 8 KPMG Barbara Karten 7* College of Licensed Robert & Paulette David Schroeder Labatt Breweries Fowler 8 Barbara Leroy 7 Practical Nurses of Deborah White Nova Scotia of Canada Robert Merchant Barbara Saderholm 12 Debra Morrison Compass Commercial Laura McMullin Saint Mary’s University Bassam Nahas Diana Ginn & Malcolm Realty Louisbourg Investments Bear Point Advent Church Shawn Power Boyle Corinne Duffy Lush Bertram MacDonald Southwest Properties Ltd. Donna Forrest D. William MacDonald* MacFarlands Blaine F. MacLane St. James Anglican Dora Construction Excavation Limited Darren & Shauna Nantes Maffett Church – Outreach Limited Team 15 Blessed Mother Teresa David & Marcella Make a Difference, Make Dorothy Jackson 18 Abugov 8 a Change Stantec Consulting Ltd. of Calcutta C.W.L 9 Doucet-Watts & Davis Blunden Construction Deborah Woolway 6 Malcolm & Lynne Steele Auto Group Interiors Inc. 11 Barkhouse 11 (1995) Ltd. 8 Department of Justice Take Action Society Duncan & Ann Miller 5 – Adult Diversion Malcolm Silver Bonnie MacCallum Tanya Leet East Coast Credit Union Program 8 Marie Lohnes Brenda MacDonald Thomas & Nancy East Coast Lifestyle Desjardins Insurance Marjorie Fountain – Bateman 6 Brian & Denise Piercey 8 Eastport Financial Group DL Fullerton in memory of Tirecraft Brian Sutherland 7 Edmonds Landscape and Programming & Alex Fountain 6 Brittany Naugler Todd Bechard Construction Services Consulting Inc. Mary Carmichael* Turbine by Lisa Drader- Bruce & Martha Jodrey 7 Limited Doctors Nova Scotia Maxime St. Pierre Murphy Calvin Presbyterian Elevated Wellness Limited Domus Realty 9 MBA Landscaping Church Virve Sandstrom* Elizabeth Fountain 6 Donald Thompson 9 McInnes Cooper 9 Cameron Morse Wallace Seipp 7* Elly Bronk 6 Donna Alteen
The following list includes gifts of $100 – $1,999. Your support is extremely important to us and we make every attempt to ensure accuracy of information, so please contact us to let us know of any errors or omissions. Numbers refer to years of consecutive giving five years and over. * refers to monthly giving. Eric Boulton Legal Aid Nova Scotia Sherry Porter ADDvocacy ADHD & Life Best Western Plus Errol MacDonald 11 Linda Langley Sleep Country Skills Coaching Ltd. Chocolate Lake Hotel Estabrooks Community Lloyd & Joyce Kind 7 Sobeys Adventures East Bethany United Campground & Church 12 Hall Lorna Huestis 9 Society of the Sacred Cottages Beverley Milbury First Baptist Church Louis & Fedora Deveau 8 Heart 11 Halifax 11 Aker Productions Inc. Bill Cossitt Louise MacHardy St. John The Baptist Foreign Affair Parish CWL 9 Al Dube Birch Cove Baptist Church Lynda Suissa Frameworth Canada St. Katherine’s Greek Alan & Alice – W.M.S. Eunice Cox Lynn & Christine Mason 9 Burroughsford 7 Chapter 6 Garry & Jacqui Beckett Ladies Philoptochos Madelyn LeMay 5 Society of Halifax 7 Alan & Sheila Leard 7 Birthe & Tony Griffiths* Gerald & Sheena Tanner 7 Margaret Benne 8* St. Michael’s Parish – Alan Blair Black Star Wealth Partners Goodlife Fitness C.W.L. 5 Margaret Driscoll 6 Alan Knight Bob MacLeod Gordon & Teresa Stairs Diesel Supply (N.S.) Alan Vaughan Brad Compton Fenton 11* Margaret Tutert 9 Ltd. 6 Alana Cody Brad Langille Grace Johnston Margery Crooks 12 Stephanie Bertossi Albert & Theresa Brad McRae Gregory Crosby 5 Marion Leahey 7 Stephen Denton* Driscoll 6 Brenda Fay Halifax County Local – Maritime Beauty Supply Stephen Gilbert Nova Scotia Teachers Co. Ltd. Alex Handyside Brenda Kops Stephen Hartlen Union Mark & Belinda McIntyre Alexa McDonough 7* Brian & Kim Morvan* Halifax Grammar School Sunnyside Elementary Alexa Steponaitis Marlon & Trudy Lewis 7 School Brian Cuthbertson 13 Halifax International Martha Crago Alexander & Lila Brian Lynch Airport Authority 9 Susan Kent MacLean 6 Mary Wilcox 5 Brian Whitehouse Halifax Lunenburg Suzanne Bullock All Saints Anglican Church Presbyterial Meadowbrook Meat & Richard C. Tait Women Brice Guerin Market Health Association TD Wealth All Saints Anglican Church Brooklyn District School Michael Pegg Nova Scotia Terrence Paris 5 Youth Group Bruce & Monahan Heather Hanlon Michelle Baker Tess Allan MacKinnon Chartered Accountants Inc. Heather Wilkinson Mike Johnston The Bicycle Thief Allan Silverman 5 Bruce Baxter 10 Heinz Wiele 12 Moblees Season 2 (NS) The Black Street Aces Alta Murphy Inc. Burnside Law Office Hossam Elokda The Cathedral Church Amina Russell Mona Lynch* Byron Veinot 18 Howard & Karen Conter of All Saints 8 Anchor’s Gate B&B Nancy Carroll C. J. A. Wallace HSE Integrated The Cathedral Church Andrea Northey 5* NHL Foundation of All Saints – Calvin Pearce I. H. Mathers St. Catherine’s ACW Andrew & Christine Burke Nova Voce Calvin Presbyterian Ian & Gail Logie 14 Andrew & Colleen Nusong Studio The Church of Saint Church – Ladies Iris Horwood 18 Andrew – ACW 6 MacIsaac Fellowship Group 8 Patricia Wren J. Michael MacDonald The Mistletones Andrew Boswell Cape Breton Charitable Patrick & Kathleen Keast* J. Schaffner 12 The Presbyterian Church Andrew MacIntosh Association of Halifax 9 Patrick Ryall 21* of St. David 6 Jack & Nancy Jefferson Andrew Mosher 6 Carey & Anne McFeters 5 Paul & Ann-Marie The Summit Spa Andrew Osburn Carl Holm James & Rhonda Patterson Musgrave Theresa Marie Underhill Angus & Mary Carlo Shimoon Paul Adlakha James Shaw This Hour Has 22 Minutes McDonald 14* Caroline Abbott 14 Peggy Prowse 6* – Cast & Crew 8 Jan Gentile Nugent Ann Doull 8 Carolyn Mills Piercey Investors Limited Thomas Lynch Jane MacLellan Anna Hardiman 7 Catherine Johnston Pino Pagnotella Timothy Crooks* Jay Abbass Anna Healy CCR Procurement PSAC Local 80717 Tony Francis Jean Howell Anne Marie Boone 6 Services Inc. PUSH Fitness Trade Centre Limited 7 Jean Smith Anthony Black Centennial Pool RBC Dominion Securities United Parcel Service Jim Naugler Anthony Goode Century 21 All Points Richard & Marilyn Cregan Victor Stanhope Joan Wood 7* AstraZeneca Champlain Elementary Rob Sobey Wayne & Sharon Canada Inc. 6 School Joanna Zed Rocky Mountain Chahley 15 Atula Joshi Chantelle Comeau Joanne Cameron Chocolate Factory Wendell Young Barbara Beach* Charles & Maryth John Mcleod Ronald Bannerman Wendy Lynd Barbara Burke 15 Maxner 10 John Williamson 18 Rosalie Courage 8* Wendy MacGregor Barbara Cantley 9 Charles & Michelle Bull 5 Jon Murphy 9 Rusty Hinges Wilfred & Anne Laybolt 5 Barbara Lane 5 Charles Gillis Josh & Jill Leon Ryan Van Horne & William & Anne Morvan* Barbara McCurdy 5 Charlotte Rooke Karen Coates & Carlo Charlotte Fillmore William Hughes 6* Barbara O’Brien Charmaine McDonald Picano 5 Sackville N.S. Lioness Club William Smith Charmaine Warr 5* Karen Damtoft 8* Barbara Silburt 7 Saint Benedict Parish Chauvin Resource – Social Justice Woodlawn United Church Bayers Road Bowlarama Karen MacPherson Women 18 Development Group Committee Becca Rowland Karen Phinney Chebucto Orchestral Salvatore Insurance Wyndholme Christian Kathryn MacIsaac Church – Disciples of Bedford Baptist Church – Society of NS Brokers – Staff Jean Rushton WMS 5 Kelly Clark Fotography Christ 6 Chelluri Sastri Sandra Nowlan 5 Bedford Baptist Church – CherryBerry Ken & Pat Melanson Sarah Kirby & Peter Muriel Bent WMS 5 Friend Kent Bartley Gregson Ben Rodgers Cheryl Fletcher Kent Building Supplies Sauté A. John & Anne Chris & Helen Prowse Roberts 15 Benoit Electric Ltd. Kevin & Karen Bezanson Scotia McLeod Chris Childs 5 A. R. Taylor 7 Bernard Miles Kim Houston Seabreeze Paintball Chris Hanlon Action Web Services.ca Bernice Brown 7 Lauren Hutton Sharon Tobin Chris Smith Chris Steeves Deanna Anderson Entertainment One Films Greg Hanlon James Caven Christopher Barrett Debbie MacKinnon Eric & Helen Powell 5 Gregory Burke James Clarkson Christopher Crace 5 Deborah Thompson 5 Eric Lavers Gregory Whitehouse 7* James Crooks Christopher Hood Delta Barrington Erin Dempsey Guy Hammond James Kirby Christy Wentzell-Johnson Denise Mader Evelyn Lukan 5 Gwendolyn Mitchell James MacAlpine Church In Thy House Derek Brett Fairview United Church Halifax Central James Morrison Cindy Dobbelsteyn Derek Flynn Women 5 Junior High James Paterson City Mazda Derek Inglis 5 First Baptist Church Halifax Chamber Jana & Michael Voigt 6 Hammonds Plains 5 of Commerce 5 Claire Cartmill 5 Devon Cassidy Jane Kelly* First Sackville Presbyterian Halifax Regional Clarence Aucoin Painting Diane Palmeter 5 Church Ladies Guild Municipality 11 Janet Donohue 7* Clarice Comeau 5 Dianne Beaufoy Flaim Wolsey Hall Hamachi Restaurants Janet Keddy 7 Clarke MacDonald 14 Digby Pines Golf Resort Chartered Accountants Harbourside Realty Ltd. Janet MacLeod and Spa Claude Hamilton Floyd Dykeman Hardwood Land Janet Pollard 14 Clean Nova Scotia Don & Colleen Shubaly 5 Floyd Gaetz Junettes 9 Janet Stevenson & Trevor Foundation Donald & Gillian Fort Massey United Harold Skinner 5 Brumwell Maling 12 Clean Simple Church 9 Harold T. Barrett Janice Bureau Clyde Wetmore Donald & Shirley Ross Frank & Sandra Junior High Jason Mullen MacDonald Colette French 9 Donald Bureaux Harvey Crowell Jayanand Vyas Frank Davis Colin Dodds 12 Donald Couse 5 Heather Conrad Jean Larsen 5 Frank Shelley Colin McEachern Donald Cummings 18 Heather Downey 6 Jean Macpherson Fred Gordon Colin Mitchell Donald Hatcher Heather Gass Jeff & Colleen Fitzgerald Fred Guptill 6 Colleen Robbins Donald Hubley Heather Harris- Jeff Fraser Frederick & Joyce Giles 7 Woodworth Colorado Avalanche Donald MacKenzie Jeff Hutt Freedom 55 Financial Heather Hatcher 5 Confederation Centre for Donald Mills Jeff Mills Freeman’s Little New York Heather McQuinn 5 the Arts Donald Tait 11 Jeff Somerville Friday Night Church Heather O’Brien 5* Corinne Earle 6 Donna MacNaughton* Jeffrey Dempster Group 6 Helen Mathers 9 Corrie Douma 6* Donna McCready Jeffrey Lamb FS Industries Limited Henk & Elizabeth Craig Brown Donna Meagher- Jennifer Havill Stewart 9 G. Michael & Shirley Kwindt 12 Crane Stookey Longobardi 7 Jill Rafuse 8 Dorcas Place Henk Van Leeuwen Cyclone Group Fitness Gareth Hoar Jill Tupper 7 Group Doreen Whitten Hiram Tiller 14 Garrett Reddy Jim & Eleanor Usher 5 Cynthia Fox Doris Hilchey 18 Hoeven Professional Gary & Krista Longard Corporation Inc. Jim Mills Cynthia Jollymore Dorothy Arkelian 5 Gary & Candis Johnson Homewood Health Inc. Jim Nunn D. Curren Holdings Inc. Dorothy Coyle 12 Gary Allen Howard & Darlene Hart 7 Jim Warren & Louise D. E. Cochrane Doug & Monica Richard 7 Gary Ward HR Pros Incorporated Stringer-Warren 9 Dale & Betty Buckley 5 Doug & Pam Brown General Public Inc. HRM Aquatics Joan Helpard 5 Dan Jennings Inc. Doug Taylor 6 Geoffrey Hurley Hugh & Sheila Kindred* Joe Cameron 6 Dan Simard Douglas & Paula Sinclair George & Pearl Little 10* Hydrostone District John & Carol Young 9 Daniel & Deborah Almon Douglas Kirby George MacDonald Business Association 5 John & Joanne Daniel Young Douglas Moxam Zevenhuizen Georgina MacDonald Ian MacKnight Daphne Carter 7* Dr. Robert Horton Inc. John & M. Susan Walter Gerald & S. Grace Igor Geshelin Darlene Burgess Dundee Health & MacDonnell 18 Inge Martin 14 John & Ruth Cordes 5 Wellness Centre Darlene Stoneman-Clark Gerald Sampson 13 Inverness Beach Village John & Theresa Zafiris E. Ann Edgecombe 5 Darren Caseley Gerard Lachance Iona Presbyterian Church John Edgecombe 9 E. Elaine Ferguson 12* Darrin & Ruthann Mundle Gertrude Gargan 5 – Atlantic Mission John Hamblin E. Joyce Logan Society 10 Darryn Steeves Ginette Vigneautl John King & Sheila Earl Smith Iris Peeples J. Paterson Dartmouth High School Gisele Allison 7 East Coast Outfitters Isabel Creighton John Loch 7* Daryl & Margaret Hayes Gisele Bohemier East Coast School ACW Unit John Miller 9 Dave & Barbara Clough 5 Glen Ginther of Languages 6 J. F. Colpron 10* John Osler Dave Kerr Glendon Gill Ed & Diane Nunes J. Kevin Power 13 John Renner 5 David & Dianne Nantes Glenn Bowie Edward Skinner J. Philip & Elvira Welch* John Renouf David & Sheila Glenn Stewardson Ferguson 11 Edward Steeves Jack & Mary Brill 11 John Salsbury Gord Gamble David Collins Eileen MacDonald Jacqueline Leppard 9 John Sewuster Gordon & Mary Lawley David Daigle 7 Eleanor Henneberry Jacques Gagnon* John Stringer Gordon Helm David Fry Elizabeth & Hugh Jaime Rudolph John Swain 15 James 7 Gouthro’s No Frills David Gauthier James & Allison Sangster Jon & Valerie Shapiro Elizabeth McCormick Grace Keeler WMS – David Gray James & Barbara O’Regan Jonathan Chouinard Elizabeth Meier First Baptist Church David Haase Dartmouth 6 James & Elizabeth Jonathan Drouin Elizabeth Mills 7 McKenna 7 David Hebb Grace United Church 11 Jorna & Craig Elizabeth Roger James & Helen Sharpe David Kalix Grant & Ruth Chisholm 17 Incorporated Ellen Jost James & Marilyn Joseph & Elizabeth David Lacusta 13 Grant & Sharon Langille 17 Elliott & Judi Hayes 7 Warwick 13 Dooley David Meadows James Berry EnCana Cares Greek Council Joseph Daniel David Quilchini Foundation 11 James Campbell Joseph Vessey Leslie McLean Mary Harper 13 Oceanstone Seaside Robert Zed Judith Banoub Lila MacLean Mary Hughes Resort Roberta Clarke 5 Judith Graham 13* Linda Alexander Mary Lynch 6* Olive MacPhee 5 Robin Levy* Judith Grant Linda Wilson Mary Rainforth 11 Outpatients Rod Wilson Physiotherapy – Judith Reade 9 Lisa Lachance Mary Reid Veterans Memorial Roger Burrill 8 Juliana Burgesson Lisa Wilson Mary van den Hoogen 5 Building Roger Sinclair June Boswell 14 Lise Wilhelmy-Steele 12 Massage Addict Owen Caldwell Roger Stanzel Justin McDonough Local 1405 United Matthew & Margaret P.A & T. R. King Ronald & Paula George JV9 Consulting Inc. Brotherhood of Salisbury 18 Paddy Muir 5 Ronald Cox 13 Carpenters and Matthew Chisholm K. H. Anthony Robinson Joiners 6 Pam Crowell Rose Cluett Maureen MacDonald Kameleon Lois Whitehead 6* Pamela Reid Rose McGinn 6 Maureen Manuge 7 Kara Craig 5* Lorne Abramson Parkhill United Church 9 Roselle Green 16 Maureen Mitchell Karen Gross* Lorraine Williston* Parks Canada Ross Elliott Maurice Chiasson Karen Mills 17 Lorrainne Lewis 5 Pat Kramer Royal Bank of Canada – Mayssoune Lawen Social Committee Karen Sample 13 Louis Brill Patricia McDermott Karen Wentzell McKelvie’s Restaurant Patricia Moore 5 Royal Canadian Legion – Louise Sewart 9 and Grill Four Harbours Branch Kate Fitzgibbons Patricia Uthe Lucie Anne Ingoldsby MCT Insurance 5 #120 9 Kate Langille 7* Patrick Cassidy Lucy Freake 11 Mel & Cheryl Ritcey 8 Royal LePage Shelter Katerina & Oliver Patrick Fitzgerald Foundation 6 Lucy Kerr Merle MacIsaac Neumann Patrick Stubbert Ruby MacDonald 7 Lucy Kerry 7 Michael & Wendy Murphy Kathleen Norris 11 Paul Bennett Ruth Holloway 8 Luke MacDonald Michael Casey Kathleen Rothwell Paul Christie Ruth MacKenzie Lundrigan Blood Michael Craig Kathryn Coldwell 5* Collection Service Paul Gallagher S. V. Coates Michael Flynn Kathryn Heckman Limited Paul Goodman Sackville Heights Michael Holland 7 Kathy Singfield Lydia Jack 5 Paul Kent Elementary School Michael Mills Kazue Semba Lynde & Maureen Harding Paul Wilson Saint Benedict Parish Lynn McAslan Michael Musial – Catholic Women’s Keith Burke 13 Pauline Currie 7 League Council 16 Lynn O’Callahan Michael Myette Keith MacKay PEI Golf Packs Saint James United Michael Nuschke Keith McNamara Lynn Tilley Performance Plu$ Church Women 9 Michael Savage Keith Towse Lyn-Sue Wice Peter & Grace Fader Saint John XXIII CWL Michael Speraw Ken & Maureen Marvin 7 M. Eisener 18 Peter Caldarozzi Sandra Lavers Michael Ungar Ken Donnelly M. Murray 18 Peter Dunsworth Sandra Lee 8 Michele Williams* Ken Geddes M. R. Sylvester 7 Peter Malloy Sandra Walde 7 Mike McKenzie Ken Holmes 7 MacMaster Music Inc. 10 Peter Orser Sandy Crawford 11 Mike Smit Kendall Nowe Madelyn Spicer 5 Peter Woolsey 8 Scott Bentley Mike Young Kevin Blair 5* Maha Arab PharmaChoice Scott Burke Millers Kettle Corn Kevin Duffy 7 Maida Murray 5 Phil & Lynne Gaunce Scott Burke Minuteman Press Kevin Kerr Marathon Human Phil Otto Scott Priske Resources Consulting Moira Maclean Kevin Schwenker Group Ltd. Philip Jardine 7 Seafood Producers Moss Media Solutions Association of NS Kevin Xia Marcel Tellier Phyllis Bryson 8 Kiln Art Murray Brown 9* Serviam Executive Marcie-Ann Gilsig Province House Credit Coaching Incorporated. Kim Hayward Myrna Walls Union Ltd. Margaret Burns* Shane DeCoste Kim Stairs-Freeze Myrtle Pineo 9 R. Laird Stirling 17 Margaret Ross 11 Shari Frizzell Kirk Blanchard Nancy Regan Rachel Derocher Marian Montague Sharon Longard 6 Kirk Higgins Nancy Smith Ralf Pickart Marilyn Crooks 5 Sharon Ross 5 Knox United Church 12 Nancy Whitby 11 Ralph & Mary Zelmer 5 Marilyn Gerriets* Sharon Sinnott 6 Nataleah Irvine Rapport Kornelis & Beverley Marilyn Jolly 5 Deelstra Neil Stephen Communications Inc. Sharon Whiteway 12 Marilyn Smith WMS – Revolve Shaun Dauphinee Krave Burger First Baptist Neptune Theatre L. P. Sanchenko Dartmouth 7 Nga Phan Reyno Fisheries Ltd. Shaun O’Brien L. Robert & Jean Shaw 5 Maritime Broadcasting Niall Burke Rhonda Harrington Shauna Tracey 7 Lake Echo Lioness Club System Limited Nicholas Foran Richard Beazley 10 Shawn Monahan Larry Baxter 6 Marjorie Lindsay Nick Childs Richard Hodgson Shawna Eye Larry MacEachern Marjorie Stevenson Nicola Young 5 Rick & Carolyn Buhr 17 Sheila Cardone 13 Lauren Connors Mark Brown Noble Grape Rick & Marian Kelly Sheila Dunphy Leanne Ryan Mark Emberly Norma White 13 Robert & Susan Sheila Mont 5 Summerby-Murray Lee & Joyce Hiltz 16 Mark Hooftman Norman Donovan Sheila Stevenson 10 Robert Batherson Leo Christakos Mark Reid Nova Emergency Sheila Woodcock* Robert Bury & Co. Leonard & Helen Mark Taylor Medicine Organization Shelagh Thomson Sweett 6* Mark Winfield Nova Scotia Liquor Robert Chisholm Shelley Meister Leonard Moxon 9 Markland Associates Commission Robert Hanf & Jim Parsons Lesley Graymorin Limited 9 Nova Scotia Power Inc. 7 Robert Mattatall Sherry Lee Gregory Lesley Hinton & Martha Wilson 8 Nova Scotian Crystal Robert Ronan 8 Sherry Porter 5* D. Craig Chandler Martin Haase 12 Robert Shaw Shirley Hill 7 Shirley Keeler 6* St. Margaret’s Bay Suellen Bradfield 5 Thea Meeson 7* Wanda McDonald 7 Sidney Croul Lions Club Susan Bennett Thomas & Kathleen Wawanesa Insurance Simplycast Interactive St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Susan Bowles 5 Copeland Wawanesa Social Club CWL Marketing Ltd. Susan Manning Thomas Anderson Wayne Carter Ski Martock St. Peter’s Anglican Ladies Thomas Jackson Guild 6 Susan Mathers 7 Wayne Chapdelaine Smith & Touesnard Susan McBride Thornbloom Wendy Gardiner Inc. 10 St. Theresa’s Church CWL Susan Molloy Tim Rissesco Wendy Jones Socorro Lee 5 St. Thomas More CWL Susan Schmid Tim Trask Wendy Kinley 5 Sound by Baak St. Vincent de Paul CWL Suzanne Manovill Timberlea Baptist Dorcas Wilfred Dillman 8 Sportwheels Sports Stairs Memorial United Society 6 Church Women Suzanne Payne Will Russell Excellence Timothy Brennan Stanley Thomas Sylvain Morin Willa Shaw 7* St. Albans Anglican Timothy Leopold Church Stephen & Donna Sylvia Mangalam 11 Willem Waltman Crowther Timothy Murphy 7 St. Andrews Anglican Symphony Nova Scotia William & Doris Phillips 9 Church 8 Stephen & Marianne Tobias Norwood Forbes 7 T. G. Lancaster 5 William Black Memorial St. Andrew’s Anglican Tom Harz United Church Church A.C.W 6 Stephen & Shari Craig T. Wayde Crawford Tony Rodrigues William Digby St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Stephen Emberly Tanya Matthews Trinity United Church William Kerr Church Ladies Guild 13 Stephen Gray Tara Perrot* Women 10 William MacAvoy St. Augustine’s Anglican Stephen Rigden Ted & Cara Tax Troy Dawson Ladies Guild 7 William Nearing Stephen Stairs Tela Olive Phillips Unifor Local 2107 St. Brigid’s Parish – CWL William Phommavongsay Steve Archibald Tessa Burney Valerie Dubois* St. Catherine of Siena Willian MacMillan Steve Foran The Church of the Holy VanWiechen Construction CWL Spirit A.C.W. 6 Wood Street Center Steve Murphy Vicki Grant St. Francis by the Lakes The Keg Steakhouse & Bar Woodlawn United Church Anglican Church Steve Parker Victor & Janis Catano 13 – Outreach Committee Mothers’ Union 6 The Lord Nelson Hotel Steven Moir 11 and Suites Victoria Harwood Woodlawn United Youth St. John the Evangelist W. Cary Risley 6 Group – Justice League Mother’s Union Stevens Road United The Phone Lady Baptist Church – The Redeemed Christian W. Eric Duggan Wyndholme Christian St. John’s Anglican WMS 9 Women’s Fellowship Mother’s Union 7 Church of God W. G. Sydney & Idabell Stew Hattie McDonald 5 YPO – WPO Atlantic St. Margaret of Scotland The Sweet Spot Success College 8 Chapter Inc. Anglican Church 5 The Westin Nova Scotian W. Michael Covert 6
Tribute Gifts Some donors make memorial gifts to honour close friends and family. Others make gifts to honour individuals at Christmas, for weddings, birthdays, and to recognize individuals for their outstanding service to our community.
In Honour La Frasca Cibi & Vini Staff In Memory Lynne Johns da Maurizio Staff Linda & Jim Slade Alex Fountain Marc Fletcher Dawson & Cameron Liz McIsaac Allan Fetterly Nettie Reyno Deanna Wolfe Lola Doucette Beverly Dye Patrick Convey Della Marie Jay Marianne Wyllie Butch Shidinette Patrick Fleiger Don & Peg McDermaid Paul Miller Catie Miller Rick Strong Don & Shelley Clow Rev. Paul Smith Elianne Ibrahim Robert Crooks Dr. Peggy Leighton Rita & Joel Pink Elizabeth Brown Stan Carew Frank Benstead Ritch Jamieson Elizabeth Crosby Susan Regan Gail Logie Ruth Graham George M. T. Cadegan-MacLel Goldie & Morris Trager Sandy & Dave Kaiser Ian Sargeant TJ Kelly Helen Tait Shirley & Chum Johnson Jon Murphy Verna Munroe Ian & Sarah Bezanson Stephanie & Maurizio Justin Raymakers Vicki Murray Jean Crofts Bertossi Leo ‘LT’ Gallant Walter Garrett Jean Heckman The Donelle Family Liane McLarty Yvette Morriscey Judy Martin The Fountain Family Loretta Kent Justice Cacchione The Jefferson Family Justice Wood Thomas Hayes Kathy & George Murphy Time + Space Media Keira Wendy Gillard Kerry Heffernan Wendy MacGregor Save the date!
CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE Wednesday, July 20, 2016
VOLUNTEER AND DONOR APPRECIATION EVENT Wednesday, September 28, 2016
CPC HALIFAX CORNWALLIS WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS Wednesday, November 16, 2016
PHOENIX HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Tuesday, December 6, 2016
DREAMSCAPE Thursday, May 4, 2017
SCOTIABANK BLUE NOSE MARATHON May 19–21, 2017
Production of this report was made possible by generous contributions of friends of Phoenix.
Concept & design: Peggy & Co. Design Inc. Writing & wordsmithing: Wordperson Inc. Photos of our youth: Kelly Clark Fotography Additional photography: Rebecca Clarke Emotive Photographer, Stephanie Sabean Digital alchemy: Robert George Young Photography 6035 Coburg Road PO Box 60006 RPO Professional Centre Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R7
Phone (902) 422-3105 Fax (902) 422-7656 Toll-free 1-866-620-0676
[email protected] www.phoenixyouth.ca