Report to the Community 2012 / 2013

A LOOK THROUGH
the years…
1987 – Phoenix House opens its doors
As a result of many young people being denied financial aid and housing, and living
on the streets with no place to go, five community members
began meeting in 1984 to discuss the city’s housing and youth
homelessness crisis. St. Paul’s Home donates the use of their
first property to Phoenix, and in February, 1987 Phoenix House
welcomes 10 homeless youth in from the street.
Amy
Leon
Jesse
Mike
Falon
John
Justin
Jayme
Annie
Sash
Taneille
Deanne
Dinah
Andreko
Rob
Allison
Jeff
James
Shea
Meagen
Jamie
Crystal
Mireille
Keith
Matt
Melissa
Becky
Travis
Zack
Paula
Stephan
Mike
Sean
Dave
Angela
Crystal
Sara
Kelly
Stephanie
Janie
Rob
Stephanie
Matt
Jeff
Daniel
Jeff
Chris Amanda
Tiffany
Laura
Kora
Rosella (Rosie)
George
Karen
Stephanie
Nick
Kerry
Cory
Billy-Jay (BJ)
Edgar (Ed)
Stephanie
Wendy
Chris
Blake
John
Anthony
Ashley
Candace Neal
Sherrie
Shelly
Libby
Justin
Laurie
Scott
Tara
Amanda
David
Tiffany
Michael
Dave
Corie
Paul
Derryl
Renee
Justin
Keith
Corey
Jonathon
Charles
Amanda
Kevin
Gavin
Christina
Bill
April
Rebecca (Beckie)
Donald (Damier)
Chantele
Crystal
John
Jarrod
Katheryn
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Karynne
Chris
Alicia
Jason
Kayla
Shaylyn
Rob
ig
Karen Ryanne Cra
Trevor
Todd
Brittany
Kevin Mark
Kevin
Chris
Marcus
Dave
Adam Jacey
Stephanie
Gordon
Krista
Alicia
Michelle
David
Michael
Melissa
Emily
Angena (Punkie)
Amelia
Philippe
Tina Erica
Sabrina
dawn
Nicole
Danae
Stephen
Krista
Tyler
Barbra
Kerrianne
Wayne
Tony Jonathon
Mike
Jessica
Jeff
Ashlee
Scott
Chris
Nancy
Bridge
Antron (AJ)
2000
Shelly gives
birth to her
second child –
another beautiful
daughter.
2011
2007
2002
Prevention Program
launches
Phoenix re-branded
with new logo and
renamed Phoenix to
celebrate the 20th
anniversary – 20
Years of Hope.
Donor Lionel
Jackson opens a
life insurance policy
naming Phoenix as
the beneficiary.
2012
2001
Phoenix Youth
Shelter opens its
doors
Food for Phoenix
Program launches
Shelly begins
working with
Johnson Inc.
on contract,
and completes
her general
insurance
license. She
will remain
employed with
the company
for the next 14
years.
Phoenix Youth
Outreach Program
(PYOP) launches
Phoenix Housing
Support Program
launches
Phoenix Trusteeship
Program launches
Shelly comes back to Phoenix to say
“thank you” to volunteers, donors and
staff during Phoenix’s 25th anniversary
celebration.
Volunteer
Verna Munroe
receives
Phoenix’s
Devoted Service
Award.
2001
Lionel Jackson,
Phoenix
supporter, brings
his first gift of
food to Phoenix
House.
Parent Support
Program launches
Phoenix Youth &
Community Centre
(PYCC) opens its
doors
Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis makes
a $70,000 donation to Phoenix, bringing their
cumulative contribution to over $1,000,000 in 24
years.
2009
Officially “Phoenix
Youth Programs”
Phoenix Community
Choir takes flight
Lionel Jackson passes away in December, leaving
a $106,571 gift to Phoenix – the
largest gift from an individual in
the agency’s 25-year history.
2012
1988
1998
1999
Shelly graduates
from Nova Scotia
Community College
(NSCC) with a
business diploma.
1991
Shelly gives birth
to her first child – a
beautiful baby girl.
She continues night
classes to acquire
her high school
completion certificate
the following year.
First Annual
Celebrity
Dreamscape
1998
Phoenix launches
Health Services
1994
Shelly Newhook
comes in from
the streets and
is one of the
earliest residents
to live at Phoenix
House.
Canadian
Progress Club
Halifax Cornwallis
makes their first gift to
Phoenix. The club will
continue to support
Phoenix as their
charity of choice and
volunteer with youth
for the next 24 years.
Phoenix Centre for
Youth (PCFY) opens
its doors
First Annual
Nutcracker
Luncheon
Follow Up Program
launches
Special Initiatives
Program launches
1995
1988
Supervised
Apartment Program
(SAP) launches
1994
1992
Phoenix
Learning and
Employment Centre
(PLEC) opens its
doors
Jade
Matthew
Charles
Chantal
Keith
Melissa
Chris
Jenny
Vincent
Marco
Samantha
Elizabeth
Cliff
Paul
Jolene
Allan
Faith
Greg
Niko
Allen
Andrea
Jennifer
Koral
Robert
Sarah
Steven
Thea
)
Rebecca (Beckie
Ian
Karen (JP)
Kyle
Mike
Mike
Katie
Christianne
Jeff
Jeremy
Kyle
Santana
Jessica
Paul
John
Amanda
Jason
HELPING DREAMS take FLIGHT
M es s ag e f ro m t h e Chair o f the Board, D on n a A lteen
a n d E x ec u t iv e D irec tor, Ti mothy Cro o k s
F
irstly, we must start by saying thank you to our many supporters. Your hard work
and generosity help make our community a better place for everyone.
It is our great honour and distinct pleasure to serve the Phoenix community
this year and for the past 25 years. We are humbled each and every day by the
strength and fortitude of Phoenix youth to reach for their dreams, and by the
compassionate support offered by the 81 staff, 112 volunteers and almost 1,500 donors that
make it all possible.
We offer this year’s donor report in the spirit of gratitude and celebration of 25 years
of Phoenix working in our community to make meaningful changes in the lives of young
people. A heartfelt thank you as well to all three levels of government for 25 years of
partnership focused on building vibrant communities where we can all work, live and thrive
together.
B oa r d o f D i r ec to rs 2 012 / 2013
Executive
Directors
Donna Alteen, Chair
President
Time + Space Media
Judy Lavers
Program Assistant, Health Canada
Bob Fowler
Retired Civil Servant
Paul Miller
Regional VP, Private Banking
RBC Wealth Management
Pat Bowes
Area Sales Manager, Regus Canada
Lydia Bugden, Past Chair
Partner
Stewart McKelvey
Carol MacMillan
Chief Financial Officer, The Shaw Group
Andrew Murphy, Treasurer
Chartered Accountant
Heidi Leslie, Secretary
Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Emera Energy
Jennifer
Heather
Nicholas Marissa
Tiffany
Matt
Roger Burrill
Nova Scotia Legal Aid
Nancy Rubin, Director
Partner, Stewart McKelvey
Louise Stringer-Warren
Psychologist
Michael DeVenney
President, Bluteau DeVenney & Company
Chris
Marcus
David
James
Erin
Jessica
Patricia
Jason
Jenny
Elizabeth
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Chris
Jeremy
Anna
Gayle
Michael
Ronni
1987
since
2 5t h An n iv ers ary E v en t
T
he year 2012 marked an important milestone for Phoenix – our 25th
anniversary. That’s 25 years of helping homeless and at-risk youth to “rise
above.” It’s 300 months of fundraising and government partnership. It’s 9,125
days of bed making, and countless hot meals, smiles and fresh starts.
In October 2012, over 400 members of the Phoenix community, past and
present, came together to celebrate this momentous event. Our staff and youth members
shared stories, laughter, and tears.
No words can truly express our gratitude for your caring and commitment. Over the past
25 years, your generosity has made a difference in thousands of young lives. Thank you!
(l to r) Darren Howie, Donna Alteen, Minister Denise
Petersen-Rafuse, Kayla
“Phoenix gave me the
courage and faith in myself
for a better life. They cared,
and they believed in me, and
encouraged me to see the
potential I had. I can honestly
attribute turning my life
around and becoming the
person I am today to Phoenix.”
– Shelly, former Phoenix youth
Janet Donohue, volunteer
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Daniel
Daniel
Amer
Abdoul
Said
Homa
Steven
Brian
Brain
Coral
Daniel
Herbert
James
Shea
Sally
Jimmy
Lucas
Melissa Claudia
George
Moses
Shane
Sara
Anthony
DONOR WALL of fame
S t. Pau l’ s H o m e
Can adian P ro g res s Clu b
For 25 years, St. Paul’s Home has been a constant source of
Since the beginning, Phoenix and
support and generosity. Each year St. Paul’s Home donates the
the Canadian Progress Club (CPC)
use of four Phoenix properties:
Halifax Cornwallis have shared
• Phoenix House (1987)
the same mission – to help young
• Phoenix Centre for Youth (1994)
people who are lost, frightened
• Phoenix Youth Shelter (2001)
and alone. CPC Halifax Cornwallis is the largest and most loyal
• Independent Living Home (2007)
financial donor in Phoenix’s 25-year history, contributing over one
Thank you, St. Paul’s Home! Without your continued contribution
million dollars since 1988. Thank you to the tireless club members
our work wouldn’t be possible.
– your dedication and generosity is nothing short of life-changing.
2 5 th ann i v er s a ry s pec i a l g i f t s
RBC Foundation doubled their commitment to the Phoenix
Community Choir by making a $20,000 gift in our 25th year,
ensuring that the music lives on.
For the last 14 years, the
Flemming Charitable
Foundation has helped Phoenix
feed thousands of hungry youth –
donating over $250,000 to date.
Members of the Flemming Family
J&W Murphy Foundation made a $125,000 pledge over five years
in honour of Greg Simpson. In his many years with Phoenix, Greg
served as treasurer, vice-chair, and chair on the Phoenix board of
directors and continues his involvement today.
In honour of our silver anniversay, trustee members
Anne Jackman and Deborah Woolway both made $2,500 pledges
over five years during Phoenix’s 25 for 25 Campaign.
Time + Space Media, owned by Phoenix board chair, Donna
Alteen, has generously committed $25,000 over five years.
25
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Brian
Demetrois (Jim)
Curtis
Glen
Mike Lynette Ali Chris Courtney
Mark
Shaun
Alaa Jamil Ali Dele Cheryl Glen Jessika Joclynn
Mike Paul
Terri Thomas James
Alexandra
I LEARNED it’s OK
to make MISTAKES
C R Y S TA L – A F O R M E R P H O E N I X Y O U T H ’ S S T O R Y
At age 16, Crystal was homeless and sleeping under a slide
in a Spryfield playground.
“W
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Rodney
hen I think about the nights
that I spent sleeping at the
playground in Spryfield, it seems
like a dream to me. But at the
time it felt like my only option.
The place where I once played as a child quickly became a
very lonely, cold, and scary place to be. Nobody should have
to experience that.
“I was 16 when I was kicked out of my house and turned
to the streets. My family and I were constantly fighting and
I struggled to get along with my stepfather. I had tried living
between my mother and father’s homes, but the way I was
living simply wasn’t working for any of us, and I quickly
learned the street wasn’t an option, either.
“Fortunately, during a visit to the QEII, a counselor had
given me information about Phoenix. As scared as I was,
I finally reached out for help. It turned out to be the best
thing I ever did.
“The staff at Phoenix helped me to find temporary
shelter, and after a month I moved into Phoenix House. Over
the next nine years I benefitted from many Phoenix
programs, including the Learning & Employment Centre,
the Supervised Apartment Program, and participated in
activities offered through the Special Initiatives Program like
Stephanie
Lindsay
Candace
Jarek
Matthew
Mike
Mike
Cassidy
Cheyenne
Julia
art, kayaking, and hiking. One of the biggest things I learned
from the staff was that it was okay to make mistakes. They
taught me how to look to the future. They also helped me
deal with a lot of emotional turmoil in my life including the
tragic loss of my father to alcoholism.
“The Phoenix staff and volunteers have also supported
me in the most important step in my life – helping me to
become a wonderful mother to my son Kyle, 10, who is
growing up much faster than I’d like! Kyle and I have been
living on our own since he was born and he’s doing very
well in school. Designed for young parents, the Phoenix’s
Parenting Support Program played a huge role in helping us
achieve this success.
“Without Phoenix and the people who support Phoenix,
I truly don’t know where I’d be today. But because of them,
I am confident and proud of the person and mother I have
become.
“I am proud to say I went back to school and got my
GED, completed a diploma program, and I am now a
tourism-certified professional housekeeping room attendant
at the Atlantica Hotel. It’s important to me to work for an
employer who gives back to non-profit programs like the
one who helped me. It feels great.”
Crystal, now 30, is a Phoenix graduate. She remains a vocal
supporter of the work Phoenix does and is happy to share
her message of hope with everyone she meets.
Julia
Kennethy
Teyrell
Andrew bruce
Nichele
Chris
Julia
Matthew
Nicole
Robert
Let’s come together as a
community to show these youth
that we care, and to provide
them with the support they need
to find hope. Let’s believe that
things can be different for them.
– Crystal
fast fact
Phoenix operates
the only youth
shelter in the
region.
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Danielle
Ellen
Evan
Judy
Tamara
Scott
Sara
John Paul
Raymond Carole
Robert (joey) Jim
Stephen Stephen
Erin
Lesley (Scott)
James
Dave
Darrel
James
Marty
Amanda
dynamic CHAMPIONS
co mmu n it y s u pport
S
tudents at Auburn
Drive High School
recognize the
importance of lending a
helping hand and building
community spirit.
Created by youth, for
youth, the annual Mascot
Showdown has raised
over $2,700 for Phoenix
since 2010. The friendly
competition attracts
participants from roughly nine high schools in the HRM.
Dressed in full costume, the school mascots deliver highenergy performances — all to win the crowd’s affection and
the coveted Best Mascot title belt. The goal? Raise money
and create awareness about Phoenix while having a blast.
Each year, the student council dreams up bigger ideas
and higher fundraising goals. They hope that bringing in
celebrity hosts and guest performances will help make 2013
a record-breaking year.
The Mascot Showdown is a fun event with an important
message – when youth support youth, we’re all winners.
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Alacia
Michelle
Shawna
Amanda
Chris
Roger
John
Ronald
Tanya
Brandon
Teah
W
hen TELUS says, “the future is friendly,” they
mean it. Passionately committed to building
healthy, sustainable communities, the generous
folks at TELUS are taking an active role in creating a
friendlier world – starting with youth.
Since 2009, TELUS has contributed over $78,000 in
support of youth programming and special events at
Phoenix. This programming is crucial in helping youth to
build the confidence, self-esteem, and experiences needed
to succeed and become independent.
But TELUS’ contribution goes well beyond simply writing
a cheque. The local TELUS team have dedicated countless
hours to fundraising, event planning, and even weeding the
Phoenix House garden.
Thank you, TELUS, for showing us the future can be
friendly.
Chelsey
frank
Abdulla
Mbayi
Bobby
Jimm
y
Kyle
Leslie
Luc
Rayall
Selena
Tyler Andrew
With the generous support from Chester + Company, Phoenix has strengthened our online
presence, making it easier for youth and community stakeholders to find the help and
information they seek.
Chester + Company donated their time and talent – a value of over $10,000 – to redesign our
website, which launched in October 2012. The result? A visually stunning website that’s engaging
and easy to navigate.
Thank you for helping us share our important message online. Check out our new website at
phoenixyouth.ca
L
ionel Jackson had
two true passions in
his lifetime: sports
and helping Phoenix youth.
Growing up in the
Depression, Lionel
understood what it meant
to go without. He hated
to see people suffer; and,
in 1995, he began giving
back to the community by
providing Phoenix with donations of food and money.
Lionel was an iconic face around sporting events in Nova
Scotia. Being an avid hockey fan, he formed relationships
with the American Hockey League and the QMJHL. He
managed various teams, and his dedication to the sport
allowed him to brush elbows with the greats like Gretzky
and Crosby.
Sports changed Lionel’s life and he sought to share that
passion. He would often remark about the youth at Phoenix,
“They’re not bad kids. If only they could find sports like
I did.”
Lionel passed away in December 2012 and left a $106,571
gift for Phoenix. Phoenix is humbled by his incredible
generosity, and we’re dedicated to continue Lionel’s legacy
of helping youth lead fulfilling lives.
John
Jamie
Jennifer
Jonathan
Austin Matthew (Matt)
Irene
Alex
Eric
Jacob
Scott
I
n an effort to help bring at-risk and homeless youth in
from the cold, Bicycles Plus organized a unique winter
fundraiser. Hit the Deck, an 8-hour outdoor spin-a-thon,
raised over $2,000 for Phoenix and helped promote yearround cycling.
On February 8, 2013, 15 cyclists braved a powerful
nor’easter storm to take part in the fundraiser. The cyclists
completed a grueling 8-hour workout in support of Phoenix,
while spectators warmed up with Java Blend coffee and
flaky croissants from Two If By Sea. All coffee sales were
also donated to the cause. As Adam from Bicycles Plus so
joyfully put it, the fundraiser proved that though “rain or
shine, or mountains of snow,” both charity and outdoor
cycling are possible.
Thank you, Bicycles Plus, for braving the cold in support
of youth. We’re looking forward to Hit the Deck 2014!
Yolanda Alexis Andrea Karly
Matt David Jonathan
Brad
Darren Jason (Jay)
Lisa
Nathan
EARNING CONFIDENCE THROUGH
BETTER MONEY MANAGEMENT.
Priceless.
THE PHOENIX TRUSTEESHIP PROGRA M
M
oney management is tough at the best of times. But when you’re young,
working a low-income job, and living on your own for the first time (while
grappling with issues like addiction, mental illness, and emotional distress),
it seems downright impossible. Thankfully, Phoenix has a solution.
Initiated in November, 2012, the Phoenix Trusteeship Program has
been highly successful.
The goal is simple – help youth find and secure long-term housing by learning the
principles of smart money management.
The program aims to prevent eviction, increase independent living skills, and has even
helped some participants to start a savings program. One youth was overjoyed to go from
struggling with addition and debt to saving over $600 dollars.
U n i q ue wo r k s h o ps m ak e learn in g fu n
The trusteeship program has developed and facilitated workshops for all Phoenix’s residential
programs and covers topics like credit, credit reports, debt management, banking, and
budgeting. The program facilitators work largly one-on-one with the youth to help them
achieve their goals.
A youth participant said,
“By talking to Lindsay
and allocating money
appropriately, I have been able
to develop an awareness of
Bu ildi n g t h e f o u n dat i o n for fu tu re g row th
The Phoenix Trusteeship Program is all about empowerment. By learning how to prepare
monthly budgets and improve money management skills, youth feel empowered to face
future challenges and set long-term objectives.
While the financial benefits of this program are quantifiable, the emotional benefits – like
gaining pride, security, and independence – are priceless.
responsible priorities during
budgeting, allowing me to
have a more balanced quality
of life.”
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Cole
Darin
Matthew
Jaszmine
Mike
Charlene
Angela
David
Caroline
Nicolle
Alan
Dominic
Danielle
Desmond
Jason
eilidh
Jessica
Patricia
Micheal
Nadine
Chris
Matthew
PHOENIX connects
THE P h o en ix Yo u th Ou treac h P ro g ram
T
he Phoenix Youth Outreach Program has one
overarching goal – find and connect with HRM
youth “where they are” – both geographically
and emotionally.
Launched in September 2012, the outreach
program works with young people who are not currently
accessing community-based services or getting the specific
services they need. Youth receive support, while also
learning how to build life-skills, enhance their self-esteem,
and develop healthy relationships.
Building Mulgrave
Three youth earned valuable
employment skills last summer
by completing a seven-week
paid internship. Supported by
Phoenix staff and the Metro
Regional Housing Authority,
the youth participants received
job coaching, mentoring, and
workplace skill development
training.
P ho e nix Yo u t h & Co mm un i t y C entre
The Phoenix Youth & Community Centre, located in
Mulgrave Park, is one of Phoenix’s best tools for encouraging
community engagement. Visitors to the centre enjoy
activities based on their talents and interests – all while
learning new skills through hands-on programming.
L e t ’s M a k e i t H a p p e n
As many of our donors and support staff know, there’s no better
feeling than giving back to your community.
Last summer, a group of youth from Mulgrave
Park learned that feeling firsthand.
Supported by Phoenix, the all-youth action
team worked alongside the Metro Regional
Housing Authority to revitalize a community
basketball court – a project requiring a great
deal of commitment and teamwork.
For participants, the project strengthened
confidence and opened doors. Youth were
proud to contribute to their community while
serving as positive role models for their young
neighbours. Better yet, they made connections to employers and
community agencies – a slam-dunk for everyone involved!
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Mike
Josh
Leanna
Andrew
Cindy
Chenal
Jeannette
Latonya
Natasha
Shawn
Shyna
Tyson
Danielle (danny)
Jonathan
Scott
Anthony
Alex
Cory
Dorthy
Matt
Kelly
Phil
Soaring ON HIS OWN
R YA N
At age 14, Ryan’s family life was highly unstable. “Home” was
an emotionally damaging place where he constantly lived
in fear.
“M
y safety was an issue and the
way I was living was taking an
emotional toll on me. For a short
time, I was fortunate to have a
close family friend who opened
their home and their heart to me, but I couldn’t stay there
forever.
“My social worker helped me apply to Phoenix and I
moved in as I was finishing up grade 10. There were lots
of challenges for me, being young and shy. It was pretty
stressful at first, but as time went on, I began to feel more
and more at ease. Before long, I became involved with some
of the other things that were going on at Phoenix, and
things really started to take off!
“I joined the Phoenix Community Choir in September
2011 and performed with the Bishop’s University Singers
in Lennoxville, Quebec. It was incredible, being part of
a project with people who are so different from me and
from all walks of life who were all working together toward
one goal.
“I will always remember the moment I first stood on
stage and performed to an audience of over 500 people. It
was so cool. I thought nothing could ever top that!”
“Then last year, one of the staff encouraged me to
participate in street soccer. I worked my way up to play
nationally in the Homeless World Cup held in Mexico last fall
year. It was absolutely amazing!
“Phoenix did much more than give me a safe place to
live. They’ve helped me to succeed by being behind me,
beside me, and in front of me from day one, every step of
the way.”
Today, Ryan is working hard to keep his marks up as he
graduates since he’s been accepted to Bishop’s University
this fall, while still working part-time and maintaining his
extracurricular commitments. He’s mature, independent,
confident and goal-oriented – words he never would have
used to describe himself before Phoenix. It’s supporters like
you that make Ryan’s success possible.
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Vanessa
hris
Andrew C
Chris
Eric
s)
Joanne (Jewel
Nicole
Michael
James (Fred)
Jason
Anthony
Bobby
Scherice
Ian
Dana
Amanda
Amanda
Amanda Anthony R
obyn Clarence
“Phoenix did much more than
give me a safe place to live.”
– Ryan
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Yacob (Jacob)
Matt
Lindsay
Tom
Danny
Jason
Loren (Fanie)
Sokari
Zantiesha (Shannon)
Talia
Klaudia
Matthew
Daniel
Nicole
Caitlin
Jennifer
Tina Will Joel Lisa Adam
CELEBRATING kindness
o pen h earts an d helpin g han ds
T h e P h o en i x C h urch Co mmit tee
In 2000, the Phoenix Centre for Youth (PCFY) had a shoestring budget and countless
mouths to feed. Volunteers Elizabeth Brown and Verna Munroe couldn’t stand to see young
people go hungry, so they went from church to church gathering support from the various
congregations, and the Phoenix Church Committee and Food for Phoenix Program was
born. Recognizing the important connection between healthy nourishment and healthy
individuals, members of the church committee have collected enough nutritious snacks for
PCFY to last every week of every year for the past 12 years.
Food for Phoenix is an essential program that wouldn’t be possible without Verna Munroe
and the Phoenix Church Committee. Thank you!
In 1987, a group of dedicated
individuals started a group
home to support vulnerable
youth. From these humble
beginnings, Phoenix has
grown and strengthened.
Our committed and caring
volunteers are still the core of
our organization.
Ab o ut V er n a Mu n ro e
Verna Munroe is kindness personified and synonymous with the Phoenix Church
Committee. For over a decade, she has spearheaded the membership and tirelessly rallied
the faith community to support Phoenix youth.
To recognize her many incredible achievements, Verna received Phoenix’s Devoted
Service Award in 2009 – the first in Phoenix’s history.
“It’s the staff, the kids… I come from the centre
feeling lighter – feeling good. There’s so much
to be proud of being involved with Phoenix.”
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Amanda
Anna
Kelly
Mike
Patricia-Lynn
Brittany
Meagen
Alaina
Amber
Dawn
Tammy
Phil
Kara
Katrina Brittlyn Br
ad Kevin Mark
Scott Jeff Melissa Jess
ica John Daniel
“Whatever you give to Phoenix as a volunteer you receive
back one hundred fold. You receive so much back for
your efforts and involvement – it’s a great gift.”
(l to r) Jim Warren, Louise Stringer-Warren, and friends
Joyce & Lloyd King
Lo u i s e S t r i n g er Wa r r en
Louise has both an open mind and an open heart when it
comes to assisting youth in crisis. It is her life’s work as well
as her passion. As a child psychologist with a background in
community services, child protection, adoption, education,
and mental health, Louise witnesses the impact Phoenix
makes firsthand.
Louise has been extensively involved with Phoenix since
1998. In addition to her generous monetary contributions,
Louise selflessly donates her time and expertise. Her
leadership on the Phoenix Board of Directors for two years
and on the Board of Trustees for seven years has been
invaluable. Louise is also a past member of the Nutcracker
Committee and currently serves on the Phoenix Church
Committee helping to fundraise and secure food donations.
Louise’s involvement makes the work we do possible.
Thank you, Louise, for all that you do!
T revor M cCo rmick
When it comes to helping youth, Trevor McCormick isn’t
afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty. Trevor
is a respiratory therapist by trade, but he moonlights on
weekends as Phoenix’s own one-man maintenance team.
From gardening, to carpentry, to hosting “how-to” repair
tutorials, Trevor does it all.
“Trevor could fix the same hole one hundred times and
still have a smile on his face,” jokes Reshmu, Phoenix’s
Volunteer Coordinator.
By graciously donating his time and talents, Trevor keeps
Phoenix’s properties safe and sound at a minimal cost,
enabling critical funds to be invested in youth programming.
Thank you, Trevor!
Reshmu George and Trevor McCormick
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Randall Mikea
John
Kelly
Jonathon
Michael
Matt
Emily
Rod
Marcie
Guy
Jason
Reya
Ashley
Billy
Jezzelda
Joey
Amanda
Kelly
Ivan Angela
Felicia
Mike
Monte
FINDING home
t h e P h o en i x Ho u s in g Su pport P ro g ram
S
everal years ago Phoenix’s housing support staff noticed an alarming trend.
Despite their best efforts to help youth find housing, many struggled and quickly
fell back into the shelter system. When asked why, youth cited eviction, financial
problems, and poor living conditions as leading causes.
To break the cycle of homelessness, you must first get at its roots. The
Phoenix Housing Support Program was designed to do just that. Working in harmony with
counterparts in mental health and addictions, the program helps youth as they transition
from emergency or unsafe housing to independent living. Youth also receive continued
housing support as they tackle future goals.
“Through the assistance of the
shelter rent subsidy program,
the youth I work with are
able to get apartments in
areas where they want to live,
with landlords and property
managers that are fair and
reputable.”
– Donna MacDougall, Housing
B u i l di n g a s t ur dy fo u n dation
The program helps youth gain independence by building a solid foundation for success. In
addition to finding housing, necessary training in money management, proactive planning,
and conflict resolution is provided. Knowing that Phoenix is watching over them and ready to
assist if needed, fewer youth return to the streets.
“Conducting home visits and providing support and open communication with landlords
has all proven a beneficial aspect of this project,” explains Donna MacDougall, Phoenix
Housing Support Worker.
Support Worker at Phoenix
A b r i g h t er f ut u re ahead
The Phoenix Housing Support Program has been a massive success. By addressing the core
challenges, the program keeps youth off the streets and in pursuit of other goals.
Donna is proud of the youth who complete the program. “Many are now working towards
goals of continued education and employment, and managing mental health and addictions.
With ongoing support and encouragement, they’re not only working towards a better life,
they’re realizing one.”
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Nicole
Sarah
Matthew
Milana
Leette
John
Michelle
Virginie
Jennifer
Lahia
Shelley
Christine
Dan
Patrick
Sarah Susan Stephanie Chad P
am Hicham
Matthew Alicia Allan
Main Reasons
Youth Leave Home:
Abuse & Neglect
Top 8
Causes of
Homelessness
70%
[1] Lack of affordable, adequate, and
suitable housing
of homeless youth
have been abused
[2] Lack of supportive housing options and programs
[3] Poverty – lack of income and adequate employment
[4] Eviction
[5] Housing discrimination
[6] Family breakdown and violence
[7] Mental health and other health issues
[8] Addiction
Top 10 Reasons
Homeless Youth Struggle
to Find Employment
[1] Lack of formal training and job
experience
[2] Lack of reliable transportation
[3] Unstable housing leads to missed shifts
[4] Inexperience with work culture
[5] Lack of confidence in their ability due to lack of support
Youth make up one-third
[6] Undiagnosed mental health issues or inadequate
of Canada’s homeless
support for mental illnesses
population – that’s over
[7] Employer stigma
65,000
[8] Lack of education
[9] Employers can’t offer the kind of support
young people without a place to call home.
youth need
[10] Lack of proper ID
Source: Raising the Roof (www.raisingtheroof.org)
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Alton
Andrew (Keagan Miller)
Ashley
Charthine
Chelsea
James
josh
Kayla Keagan
Michael
Shelly
Jack
Benadette (Buffy)
Kysha
Cairen (Cary)
Blake
Lori Anne
latisha
PHOENIX is a FAMILY
CHRIS
Growing up, Chris felt like he had little direction and no
place to turn. After leaving his mom’s house at age 15, he
was on his own. His aunt and uncle took him in, but they
had their own family obligations and lived miles from
Chris’s school.
“I
was in a very bad situation. I was dealing
with a lot of trauma and anxiety from my
past experiences, and felt I had nowhere to
go.
“I talked to my social worker and she
mentioned Phoenix’s Supervised Apartment Program (SAP).
She assured me that it was a supportive place to live, close
to school, and that I would make lots of new friends.
“I felt at home the minute I stepped through the door. I
knew that Phoenix had a goal and it was to make sure that I
was safe, secure, and succeeding.
“I had so much support! The program provided me
with resources and guidance which taught me to live
independently. Not only did I learn how to budget, pay
bills, cook, clean, and save money, but I learned a lot about
myself. I learned to be responsible and practical, and to
shop smart. I also learned that I’m a total neat freak!
“I’ve made new friends across other Phoenix programs
too, and we’ve done some pretty cool things together.
When we were camping over the summer, as everyone
gathered around the fire, they would be smiling, laughing,
and I would stop to think that this is a blessing – how
Phoenix is here to change lives. How they can make
negative thoughts disappear. They give you what you need
to be happy.
“Phoenix Health Services has also given me a huge
boost by providing me with counselling and helping me
find a new doctor, apply for a health card, and navigate
the healthcare system. I’ve learned to cope with loss and
feelings of neglect, and I’m now pushing past the trauma of
my past.
“For the first time in my life I no longer feel weak. I finally
feel confident that I can stand on my own two feet, and
take care of myself. I’m on the road to success and Phoenix
is guiding me there.”
Today, Chris is studying in the Business Administration
program at NSCC – a goal he never thought he’d reach.
With Phoenix’s help Chris now has the skills and support he
needs to build a bright future.
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William
Brittaney
)
Aaron (Ajax
Everett
Natasha
Brian
Lisa
Kristen
Sean
Genevieve
Benoit (Ben)
Bobby-Sue
James
John
Joseph
Kevin
Mike
Nadine
Angela
cory
Mary
Mary
“I felt at home the minute I
stepped through the door.
I knew that Phoenix had a
goal and it was to make sure
that I was safe, secure, and
succeeding.”
– Chris
fast fact
Phoenix sees over 1000
youth annually through our
12 programs and services.
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Bitaw
Amanda Deanna
Audette
Glen
Jason
Derek
Krista
Fantanesh
Catherine
Selena
Travis Rachele (Shelly) Ashley Latesha Brandon Eric Tera
Dele Matthew Kandice
Cory
I BELIEVE that a BETTER
TOMORROW is possible
S taff reflec tion
Darren Howie believes that every
youth has potential – a philosophy
that’s inspired his 21-year career
with Phoenix. From his early years
on the frontline to his current role as
Assistant Coordinator, Independent
Living Program, Darren’s passion and
dedication have made him an invaluable
member of the Phoenix team.
“I
n my time with Phoenix, I have witnessed
many youth accomplish incredible things
that may have seemed out of reach, even
impossible at one point in time. Things like
obtaining employment, completing high
school or upgrading high school marks. Attending postsecondary education. Developing healthy eating habits
and a hopeful sense of ‘I can do this’.
“I’ve witnessed youth develop an ever-increasing sense
of self-confidence and pride to replace feelings of defeat
and hopelessness.
“Every now and then, a youth who had an experience
with Phoenix phones to say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ to the
Phoenix staff. It reminds me how very, very important it is
for staff to always remain mindful, positive, supportive, and
respectful. It also reminds me how important it is for youth
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e
Charlen
Doug
Ian
Jessica
John
Krista
Kyle
Meaghan
Nicole
Steven
John
Kerri Lyn
to have a place like Phoenix that is able to provide a positive
and caring environment that offers a perspective that may
vary from the perspective(s) that are more common in their
worlds.
“Youth of Phoenix are caring, kind, and thoughtful. They
are capable beyond what others may see on the surface,
and it inspires me that I am able to be but a small part of
someone’s life-changing moments.
“I believe that a better tomorrow is possible on many
levels. I also believe that for many youth, the first step
towards a better tomorrow is possible with a connection to
Phoenix. The work of Phoenix and my role within Phoenix
makes me feel hopeful about our future.”
Well respected by staff
and youth alike, Darren’s
leadership motivates and
inspires those around
him to be the very best
they can be. Thank you,
Darren!
Dan
Andrew
Murray
Jason
Steven
Dave Brian
Daniel Scott Dust
an Dylan Leo
years of service
Reshmu George
Volunteer and Student Placement
Programs Coordinator
5 years
Heather Farthing
Coordinator PCFY
8 years
Steve Perkins
Key Worker –
Phoenix House
8 years
Sandi Jagger
Coordinator, Independent Living Program
10 years
Carol Anne Smith
Donor Relations and Communications Officer
6 years
Anne Laybolt
Senior Development Officer
3 years
Crystal Cowie
Director of Development
3 years
Kim Morvan
Events Manager
2 years
DeRico Symonds
Community Outreach Worker
1 year
Mike Butler
Director of Operational Support
19 years
Andy
Wallingham
Case Manager
PCFY
5 years
Cathy Boyce
Key Worker
Phoenix
Shelter
2 years
Tiffany Silver
Key Worker
Phoenix Shelter
6 years
Simon Abbott
Musical Program Coordinator
2 years
Clayton Jenna Shana Stephani
e
Wade Andell Felicia Gina
Fiona McAdam
Clinical Therapist,
Prevention
5 years
Justin Chantele Cassandra Darren
Dean
Alison Little
Clinical Therapist,
Prevention
25 years
Michelle Poirier
Acting Coordinator PCFY
8 years
Gisele Carpenter
Case Manager PCFY
7 years
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Mike
Erin
Rob
Jonathon
Mireille
Haley
Tyler
Jay
Kris
Sarah
Tanya
MAKING DREAMS possible
P h o en ix s ig n atu re ev en ts
A
t Phoenix, fundraising events are critical to our ongoing
success. In fact, our signature events accounted for
21 per cent of funds raised in 2012, while also helping to
spread critical awareness about our programs and services.
To our generous supporters – our sponsors, donors, event
attendees, and volunteers alike – cheers to another record-setting year!
N u tc r ack er M ag ic
The annual Phoenix Nutcracker Luncheon is a treasured hallmark of
the holiday season, and 2012 marked its 22nd anniversary. For the 14th
consecutive year, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline was the presenting
sponsor.
More than 800 people attended the sold-out luncheon at the Halifax
World Trade and Convention Centre. Entertainment included keynote
speeches from Phoenix youth and a one-of-a-kind performance by the
Phoenix Community Choir and Symphony Nova Scotia.
This event continues to grow year after year. Because of generous donors
like you, the 2012 Nutcracker Luncheon raised over $80,000 — tripling its net
revenue for Phoenix in just three short years. The holidays are known as a
time for giving, and the Nutcracker Luncheon
embodies the spirit of the season.
“I couldn’t even imagine where I
might be today if I didn’t receive
the help and support from
Phoenix. The staff have been
nothing but positive influences
in my life since day one. I’m
now proud of the person I’ve
become.”
Michael DeVenney, Co-Chair,
Phoenix Nutcracker Luncheon
– Amy
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Lindsay
Jennifer
Peter
Robert
Adam
Trevor
Scott
Scott
Jesse (Ian)
Ryan
Serena
Meline
Carson
David
Gary
Elena
Travis
Donald
Robin
Alicia
Edward (Ed0
Joe
William
Ryan “I dream of getting my education
and having a place to finally call my own.”
Amanda “I dream of a drama-free life, where
my son can grow up happy and worryfree.” James “I dream to one day break
free of created systematic poverty, no dirt
and still fresh, clean.” Katelyn “I dream of a
world without social classification.” Jimmy
“I dream about completing a diploma in
business management at NSCC.” Haley “I
dream of travelling around the world and
helping those in less fortunate countries.”
Jessica “I dream of true love.”
D r ea m s c a pe 2 0 1 2
A safe place to sleep. A nutritious meal. Clean clothes.
Someone who actually cares. While many of us take these
basic comforts for granted, to homeless youth they seem
like mere dreams. At Phoenix, we believe that youth deserve
to dream bigger. And that’s what Dreamscape is all about.
On May 4, 2012, more than 400 Phoenix supporters
gathered for the 13th annual Dreamscape fundraiser. Copresented by MICCO Companies and Clearwater Seafoods
Ltd. since year one, the 2012 headline performers included
Stuart McLean (an annual favourite), Kim Dunn, Bruce
and Dylan Guthro, Reeny Smith and the Hallelujah Praise
Choir, the Sounds of Motown with Sam Moon, the Phoenix
Community Choir, the late Rita MacNeil, and the late
Raylene Rankin.
This was one of Raylene’s last public performances
before she passed away in October. Accompanied by the
Hallelujah Praise Choir and the Phoenix Community Choir,
she sang “Rise Again” – a moving choice given Phoenix’s
mission is to help youth rise above.
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Amanda
Alex
Elliot
Ashley
David
Maurice
Stanley
Shawn
Jennifer
Mike
Caitlin
Devin
Jeff
Kristopher
Leon
Morgan
Ocean
Natasha
Maurice
Dan
Alana
Brandon
Cheryl
PHOENIX TAUGHT ME
not to ACCEPT FAILURE
K A I T LY N
In her early teens, Kaitlyn’s parents gave her little attention.
She was left alone to deal with the angst of teenage life and
an undiagnosed mental disorder.
“M
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Christa
y parents divorced, and neither
had room for me and my ‘issues’
in their lives. Instead I was tossed
around foster homes, often
referred to as ‘that problem child.’
“What no one knew, including me, was that I was
undiagnosed borderline personality disorder. So instead of
receiving help at a young age, I was passed around.
“I had come to the city at age 17, and after a few short
weeks I was running out of places to couch hop. I had a fulltime job working backshift at McDonald’s but, with no place
to rest my head, I knew I couldn’t keep my job for long. A
friend told me about Phoenix. What choice did I have? Go,
or be homeless. So off I went.
“I arrived at the shelter cold and hungry. And afraid.
The staff were so inviting and genuinely concerned with
my well-being, right from the start. They made sure I had
everything I needed.
“Accommodations were made for me since I was
working, and with their support I was able to save up my
money and get my own apartment.
“It’s amazing what it does for a person’s self-esteem
when you have a key that fits into a door that you can call
home.
Craig
Fallon
Gary
James
Jean
Josie
Kenny
Lana
Mason
“It was only after I made connections with staff at the
Phoenix Centre for Youth and began regularly seeing the
health services nurse did I get the right treatment and
guidance needed with my medical condition.
“Through the Special Initiatives Program, Phoenix also
helped me do things I only dreamed of as a little girl. They
made it possible for me to participate in extracurricular
activities and attend events that I could never afford. These
opportunities not only drew me out of my shell in my social
life, but in my work life as well.
“And because of the programs offered at the Phoenix
Learning and Employment Centre (PLEC), I was able to
participate in the three trades and employability programs.
I earned my power industrial truck operator, aerial lift fall
arrest, and confined spaces tickets – all of which will help
me with my future employment.
“After years of struggle I finally began to move forward.
“Each step I make towards being the person I want to be,
Phoenix is behind me 100 per cent of the way, keeping me
focused on my goals.
“In the past six years I have grown so much. I’m closer
now than ever to being the person I know I can be. Phoenix
has taught me to not accept failure, that when something
doesn’t work it’s just life giving you another opportunity to
learn and take a different path.”
Matt Nathaniel Nathanel (Nate) Patricia
RJ Scott Sh
erry Tam
i Tara Wayne
Wendy Shauna Crys
tal Kathrine
“It’s amazing what it does for a person’s selfesteem when you have a key that fits into a
door that you can call home.”
– Kaitlyn
With all that she’s learned from her time with Phoenix,
Kaitlyn is now keen to enrol in the Women Unlimited
program at NSCC and work towards a career in trades and
technology.
Today, Kaitlyn’s future looks bright. She has a sense of
direction and the confidence to conquer any obstacle. No
longer scared and alone, Kaitlyn knows that Phoenix is with
her all of the way. It’s stories like these – stories of triumph
against all odds – that inspire our donors to give generously.
Thank you!
fast fact
Phoenix operates the only youth focused
employment center in Nova Scotia
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Mike
Andrew
Mitch
Jason
Melanie
Rebecca
Rebecca
Amanda
Beth
Dustin
Brian
Ryan
Bill
Jordan
James
chad
Lindsey
Rodney
Marshal
Sarah
Suzanne
Trerri
The Big Picture
Fund Development Report
Financial gifts
Churches 2.25%
United Way 1.91%
We have achieved so much this past year and over the past 25
Schools 0.38%
years through donations from an incredible network of family,
Corporations 10.59%
friends, foundations, service clubs, churches, and corporations.
Individuals 29.98%
Thanks to your continued generosity, we are pleased to share that
we have reached our fund raising goal of $795,000 this past year.
Service Clubs 11.22%
But this number only tells part of the story.
$844,571
Outlined here is the breakdown of the big picture of giving to
Phoenix. One is the financial gifts we receive that make up our
fundraising goal each year but what would we be without four of
our buildings, a website to share the message, clean socks, bus
Special Events 21.22%
Foundations 22.45%
tickets, Christmas stockings, personal care items, food, clothing,
and other vital necessities that are donated every year as in-kind
items. The second graph represents the full picture of giving this
past year: 1,441 people making 2,650 gifts totalling $1,614,291. We
are truly humbled by the commitment and passion to help youth
Financial gifts & Gifts of Goods in Kind
rise above that each one of these donations represents – this
success belongs to you! THANK YOU!
United Way 1.05%
Phoenix continues to be grateful for the continued and new
Schools 0.22%
support that we receive from all three levels of government, all
whom have been integral partners since our inception.
Individuals 18.83%
Churches 25.74%
Unfortunately the need has never been greater for the services
of Phoenix. We are proud to be a leader in the field providing
new and innovative programs like the community choir, outreach,
$1,614,291
housing support, and trusteeship program, all making significant
Foundations 13.30%
impact to help youth live independent and fulfilling lives. The value
Corporations 7.63%
and importance of stable government support is also absolutely
key to this success.
Service Clubs 5.88%
We hope we can continue to count on your support as our
Special Events 27.34%
fundraising goal for the 2013–2014 year has increased by 9 per
cent in order to provide our current continuum of programs and
services.
If you are interested in receiving Phoenix’s audited financial
statements, please contact us and we would be please to send
you a copy.
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Marco
Chris
Christine
Sarah
Ashley
Evan
Thomas
Tracy
Jake
Jeff
Beth
Eric
Rhonda
Curt
Stephen
Dedire
Cory
Robert
Andrew
Amanda
Kila
Adam
Chris
Crystan
DONOR WALL OF
hope
Dreamer
Lionel Jackson 18
St. Paul’s Home 25
Visionary
Halifax Cornwallis Progress Club Charitable
Foundation 24
Leaders
Clearwater Seafoods Ltd. 21
Estate of Patrick Power 7
Flemming Charitable Foundation 14
Halifax Youth Foundation 25
J. & W. Murphy Foundation
Mary Lynk
Medavie Health Foundation
MICCO Companies 12
RBC Foundation 6
TELUS 4
The Home Depot Canada Foundation
William & Elizabeth Apold 7
Benefactors
Bluteau DeVenney & Company 13
CBC Radio Canada
Chester & Company
CIBC Head Office
Jim & Anne Hanlon 6
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline 3
Pengrowth Corporation 5
RCR Hospitality Group 7
Royal LePage Shelter Foundation 3
Shaw Communications Inc.
Sound Systems Plus
TD Bank Financial Group 3
WestJet 3
Patrons
Anonymous
Best Buy 3
Brandes Investment Partners & Co.
Credit Union Atlantic
Desjardins Financial Security 3
Funtastic Used Clothing 4
Halifax Optometry Clinic, Inc. / Insight
Optometry Group 6
Imperial Oil Foundation 8
MAN Investments
Maple Trade Finance Inc. 3
National Bank of Canada
Nova Scotia Department of Communities,
Culture & Heritage
Peggy & Co. Design
Peter Matyas
Scotiabank 3
SEI Investments 3
Spring Garden Dentistry
Stewart McKelvey 7
The Black Family Foundation 23
The Presbyterian Church of St. David 3
Time + Space Media Ltd. 6
Sustainers
David & Marcella Abugov 5
DRM Foundation
Earl Richards
Edwards Family Charitable Foundation
Emera Energy
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. 6
gbs Communications
Halifax Assistance Fund
Heather & David Bluteau
Jason Roth
Killam Properties Inc. 3
McInnes Cooper 6
Municipal Group of Companies 6
Newcap Inc. 4
Province House Credit Union Ltd. 8
Rosanne Scotland 4*
Simple Touch Event Decor Inc.
Sisters of Charity 6
Southwest Properties Ltd. 5
St. Antonio’s Olympic Hall
Teachers Plus Credit Union 3
The Estate of James A. Cosman 5
The Vault
3
fast fact
Dr. Phil, a steadfast Phoenix volunteer, has
donated fresh flowers, meat and cheese
from the farmers’ market every Sunday for
over 5 years.
All giving categories are based on gifts, both financial and in-kind, received April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
Numbers refer to years of consecutive giving.
* refers to monthly giving.
Jason
Sylvie
Chris
Amanda Amy
Angela
John
Robin
Willaim (Kalob) AKA Chech
Persmimon
Shane
Coltina Anthony
Katie
Laurie
Trevor
Bryan
Mike
Sean
Lynn
Greg
SPONSOR WALL OF
hope
Presenting
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
All sponsors have been added to the donor wall of
hope to reflect their consecutive years of giving.
Michelle
Trey
Ashley
Geoff
Pauline
Mike
Jeff
Michelle
Nicole
Stephen (Tags)
Seamus
Terra
Cameron
Brendan
Jamie
Shawn
Julia
Jennifer
Anne
Jennifer
Leo
Tina
our DONORS
Partners
Andy & Carmel Raymond 11
Anfract Consulting Ltd. 5
Angela & Tony Quinn
Bank of Montreal
Bell Aliant 7
Berkeley Holdings Limited
Bethany United Church – Social Outreach
Committee 15
Bonavista Business Solutions
Boris Holdings Group
Burchells
Cabinetworks Limited 4*
Cabot Links
Carl & Nancy Doty 7
Christina Lee
Christina Dadford & Rod Simpson 18
Christopher Mann
CIBC Children’s Foundation 3
Cirque du Soleil Inc.
City Mazda
Cleve’s Sporting Goods Ltd.
Collins Barrow N.S. Inc.
Compart Event Management Limited
Cornwallis Council Telephone Pioneers
Corus Entertainment
David Mann
David Myles
Deborah Woolway 3
Department of Justice 5
Destiny Homes Incorporated 3
Domus Realty 6
Edward & Grace Veino 6
Elliot Excavators Limited – Atlantic Poly
Liners Inc. 3
Empire Theatres Limited 5
Flagstone RE
Frank & Barbara Hughes 6
Frank & Mary Fitzpatrick 6
Geoff & Kim Machum
Geoff Porter & Lori Wood
Glennis Farquhar 4
Greater Halifax Partnership 4
Halifax International Airport Authority 6
Halifax Port Authority
Ian & Gail Logie 11
IWK Health Centre
Jim & Elaine McGivern
Joan Wenning
Jon Murphy 6
Jones & Co.
Judy Steele & Bruce Towler
Kelly Clark Fotography
Kinsmen Club of Dartmouth 5
KPMG
Larex Properties Inc.
Leland Lewis 15
Linda Langley 6
Malcolm & Lynne Barkhouse 8
Manulife Financial 8
Marguerite Hinman Trust 15
Maria Migas
Marjorie Fountain 3
Mental Health Foundation of NS
Merle MacIsaac 3
Metals Economics Group 6
Michael DeVenney 3
My Visual Listings.com
Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation 3
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation 5
Ocean Contractors Limited 4
One Capital Management
Order of the Eastern Star 9
O’Regan’s Toyota Dartmouth
Patrick Ryall 18*
Peter & Jennifer Wolf 4
Public Affairs Atlantic Inc.
RBC Royal Bank
RBC Wealth Management Private
Banking 4
Rebecca Clarke Photography 4
Red Door Realty
Red Stag Tavern – Adam Purcell & Sarah
Vernon
Rollie Thompson 6
Saint Mary’s MBA Society
Salyzyn & Associates
Sobeys
Sports Distributors of Canada Limited
St. James Anglican Church 12
Stanhope Simpson Insurance Limited 6
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Stevens Group Management
Stevens Road United Baptist Church
Numbers refer to years of consecutive giving.
* refers to monthly giving.
Matthew
Lawanda
Tamara
Tanya
Ed (Ryan)
Matthew
Max
Paulette
Joseph
Jaimison
The following list includes gifts of $100 – $2,499.
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.
Stuart McLean 13
Terra Firma Development Corporation Ltd.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints 5
The Mortgage Group
Trade Centre Limited 4
Trevor Doherty
Valerie Miller 6
You Gotta Sing! Chorus
Ambassadors
A. John Roberts 12
Academic Pediatrics Incorporated
Adam Dennis
Alan Avis
Alan Adams 10
Allan Golding 10
Allison Beveridge UCW
Andrew Murphy 4
Andrew Konoff
Andrus Youth Service Project
Arrow Capital Management Inc.
Assante Capital Management Ltd
AstraZeneca Canada Inc. 3
Athol Francis 10
Atlantic Business Magazine
Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island
Audrey Cowan 4
Barbara Saderholm 9
Barbara Beach 3*
Barbara Leroy 4
Bedford United Church
Belinda Smith
Benjamin Decoste
Benoit Electric Ltd.
Bernard & Inge Badley
Beverly Milbury
Blunden Construction (1995) Ltd. 5
BNB Professional Networking
Bryant Realty Atlantic
CBC Pensioners Association (Maritimes) 9
Ceridian Canada Ltd.
Chives Canadian Bistro
Church In Thy House
Cole Harbour District High School
Colin MacDonald 1*
Confederation of Canadian Unions 4
CTV Television Atlantic
Dalhousie Law School – Student Society
Daniel Young
Darren Caseley
David Kim
Tom
Erica
Tim
Martine
Patrick
David Mercer
David & Nancy Tindall 15*
Deborah Thompson
Dennis Campbell
Diane De Bay
Division of Respirology – QEII Health
Sciences Centre
Dorcas Place
Dorothy Jackson
Dorothy Anne Jackman
Doucet-Watts & Davis Interiors Inc. 8
Doug Taylor 3
East Coast Fund Management Inc.
Edgewood Oxford United Church 3
Edward Cleather 10
Elizabeth Fountain 3
Elly Bronk 3
EnCana Corporation
First Baptist Church Halifax 8
Fort Massey United Church 6
Foyston, Gordon & Payne
Gavin Uhma
George Blunden 4
Gerald & Sheena Tanner 4
Glenn McCurdy 3
GN Thermoforming Equipment
Gordon R. Snow Community Centre – D2Y
Youth Action Team
Halifax Regional Municipality 8
Health Association Nova Scotia
Heinz Wiele 9
Henry Vieira 8
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Women 11
Information Without Borders Conference
Association
Iris Horwood 15
IWK Mental Health & Addictions
Jacqueline Leppard 6
James & Elizabeth McKenna 4
James & Rhonda Musgrave
Jana & Michael Voigt 3
Janet Noye
Jason Arsenault
Jean Macpherson
Jeffrey Andersen
Jeffrey Oland
Jeremy Wright
Jeremy Stashewsky
Jevon MacDonald
Jill Tupper 4
Jim Shaw
Liam
Danielle
Chris
Jonathan
Joan Wood 4*
Joanne McGrath
John Irwin
John Williamson 15
Joy Pratt
Karl & Joanne Tonn
Keith & Susan MacRae 15
Kenneth & Rosanne Chisholm 4
Kinsmen Club of Sackville 3
Knox United Church 9
Kris Markusson
Kristina Milner
Laura Ingles
Libby Brown
Linda Goldwater
Lloyd & Joyce King 4
Loretta Keay
Lorraine Lewis
Louise Stringer Warren 6
Lynn Sawyer
Lynn & Christine Mason 6
Madelyn LeMay
Malcolm Boyle
Margaret Brackett
Margaret Benne 5*
Margaret Tutert 6
Mary Wilcox
Michael Holland 4
Michelle Baker
Mike & Barb Lowe 3
Moira Fraser
Neal Stewart
Nicholas Ksiezopolski
Nick Childs
Norman & Dorothy Graham
Nova Scotia Power Inc. 4
Novacorp Properties Limited
Ocean Digital Post Production Limited
O’Regan’s Automotive Group
Owen Caldwell
Parkhill United Church 6
Patrick & Kathleen Keast
Peggy Prowse 3*
Piercey Investors Limited 6
PWGSC Metro Fundraising Committee
Ralph Stephen 4
Reginald & Patricia Moore
Regus Purdy’s Wharf
Remax Options Realty Inc.
Richard MacPhee
Richard & Marilyn Cregan 9
Ritch Durnford Lawyers
Robert Young
Robert & Paulette Fowler 5
Roger Burrill 5
Rosalie Courage 5*
Rotary Club – Halifax Northwest
Sackville N.S. Lioness Club
Samuel & Co.
Sandy Rutledge
Sarah Kirby
Sean Flagg
Society of the Sacred Heart 8
St. Andrew’s United Church Women 7
St. Benedict Parish Social Justice
Committee 13
Stairs Diesel Supply (N.S.) Ltd. 3
Streetkids’ Foundation 7
Sunnyside Elementary School
Susan Strelioff
Susan Ritcey 5
Susanne MacDonald 4
Sustainers Garden Club
Sweet Jane’s
Sysco Customer Service Department
Terrence Paris
The Bicycle Thief
The Church of Saint Andrew – ACW
The Mistletones
This Hour Has 22 Minutes 5
Valerie Seager
Wallace Seipp 4
Wanda McDonald & Nicholas Graham 4
Wayne & Sharon Chahley 9
Wendy Franklin
Wilf & Anne Laybolt 4
William Hughes 3*
William Digby
Friends
A. Marguerite Cassin
A. R. Taylor 4
A. Winston Churchill 7
Abe Leventhal 4
Acadian Seaplants Ltd. 6
Adam & Crystal Cowie 3*
Adam & Virginia Mueller 7
Alan & Alice Burroughsford 4
Alan & Sheila Leard 4
Albert & Theresa Driscoll 3
Alexa McDonough 4*
Alexander & Lila MacLean 3
Alexandra Howlett
Alistair Munro 3
Allan Silverman
Allan Reid 12
Allen & Rae Keeping 10
Allison Patriquin
Allison Edwards 3
Andrea Northey*
Andrew Mosher 3
Numbers refer to years of consecutive giving.
* refers to monthly giving.
Jason
Kristopher
Margaret
Lisa
Derrick
Shannon
Lisa
Dominic
Jason
Amanda
Angus & Mary McDonald 11*
Ann Doull 5
Ann Grantmyre
Ann Gray 9
Anna Hardiman 4
Anne Marie Boone 3
Apostles Anglican Church – ACW 5
Archie Morrison
Arnold Furlong
Arthur Donahoe
Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada 3
Auburn Drive High School –
Student Council 3
Barbara Burke 12
Barbara Cantley 6
Barbara Karten 4*
Barbara Leonard 10
Barbara Silburt 4
Bedford Baptist Church 3
Belinda McIntyre
Bernice Oldfield 8
Beryl Arab 4
Bethany United Church 15
Betty Strum 3
Betty Anderson 7
Bev Sweetman
Bicycles Plus Ltd.
Bill & Denise Piercey 5
Birch Cove Baptist Church –
W.M.S. Eunice Cox Chapter 3
Blanche Fraser 8
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta C.W.L
Bob & Carolyn Kunz 4
Boone Food Services Limited
Brenda MacDonald
Brian Doucette
Brian Cuthbertson 10
Brian & Karen MacInnis
Brian & Kim Morvan*
Brian & Marion Jay 4
Bromoc Print & Litho Ltd.
Bruce Baxter 7
Bruce McLaughlin
Bruce & Martha Jodrey 4
Burton & Connie Coutts
Byron Veinot 15
C. J. O’Malley 8
C. LouAnn Chiasson
Calvary Baptist Ladies’ Auxiliary 4
Calvin Presbyterian Church –
Ladies Fellowship Group 5
Cape Breton Charitable Association
of Halifax 6
Carla Perry
Carol MacAskill
Carol Anne Smith*
Carolan McLarney
Caroline Abbott 11
Harvey
Jessica
Mason
Cherise
Eric
6
Crystal
Carolyn Allworth
Carolyn Earle 15
Carolyn Chipman 4
Catherine Whitelaw
Catherine Ackman 11
CAW Local 2107
CCR Procurement Services Inc.
Ceridian Canada Ltd. 4
Charles Fowler
Charles & Maryth Maxner 7
Charlotte Legrow 11
Charmaine Warr*
Charmaine McDonald
Cheryl McKillop 3
Chris Childs
Chris Crooks 3
Chris & Helen Prowse
Christine Cullen
Christine Kang 3
Claire Muise
Clark & Bernice Brown 4
Clarke MacDonald 11
Colette French 6
Colin Dodds 9
Corinne Earle 3
Cornerstone Wesleyan Church
Cornwallis Junior High School
Corrie Douma 3*
Craig Munroe 4
Craig & Carol Hopkins
Cynthia Davis 4
D & L Engineering Sales Limited 6
D. Barrie Clarke
Dan & Margaret Taylor Simard 3
Dana Thurlow 3*
Dana Thurlow 4
Daphne Carter 4*
Darlene Burgess
Darren Howie 3
David Henderson
David Braybrooke 3
David Hebb
David Lacusta 10
David Terrio 3
David Daigle 4
David & Bonita Loomer
David & Frances Todd 7
David & J. Elizabeth Sutherland 7
David & Sheila Ferguson 8
Deborah Ellis
Deborah Pryde “Staff” Fund 6
Debrah Billard 5
Delores Smith 3
Denise Landry
Department of Justice Canada
and Public Prosecution Service 5
Diane Thimot 4
Diann Robar 3
Krista
Michelle
Shea
Jeremy
Simon
Chris
Dianne Gilbert 4
Doctors Nova Scotia
Dolores Eisner
Dominique Daniels 6
Don & Colleen Shubaly
Donald Tait 8
Donald MacKinnon
Donald Cummings 15
Donald Scott 4
Donald & Dorothea Wallace 3
Donald & Gillian Maling 9
Donald & Mary Pugsley 3
Donna Briand
Donna Rubenstein
Donna Meagher-Stewart 6
Doreen Whitten
Doris Hilchey 15
Doris Gorman 4
Dorothy Arkelian
Dorothy Coyle 9
Dorothy Hallas 5
Dorothy Grantmyre 3
Doug & Monica Richard 4
Douglas & Jean Roy
Douglas & Paula Sinclair
Downeast Cleaning Services
Dr. Paul Bonazza Dental Services Ltd.
Dr. Ronald Bannerman Dentistry Inc.
Duncan & Ann Miller
E. Elaine Ferguson 9*
E. Joyce Dickey 10
East Coast School of Languages 3
Edith Ross 8
Edward & Gloria Fiander 4
Elaine Anderson 4
Eleanor Sullivan 9
Eleanor Goldring 4
Elinor Nicoll 7
Elizabeth Lambie
Elizabeth Mills 4
Elizabeth Huxtable 4
Elizabeth & Hugh James 4
Ellinor Williams 23
Elliott & Judi Hayes 4
Emero & Joan Stiegman
Emmanuel Anglican Church
EnCana Cares Foundation 8
Eric & Helen Powell
Erica Siba
Erica Garrett
Errol MacDonald 8
Ethel F. Stevens Unit Christ Church ACW
F. Alex Embree
First Baptist Church Hammonds Plains
First Sackville Presbyterian Church
Frances Mann 8
Frank & Chrisanne Miccolis
Frank (Gus) McGrath 5
Drew
Shauna
Zack
Donna
Jusha
Tracey
3
Fraser Dewis
Fred Gordon 7
Fred Voegeli 3
Fred Guptill 3
Frederick & Joyce Giles 4
Gabrielle Verri
Gareth Hoar 4
Gavin & Nancy Rainnie 3
George Bliss 4
George & Pearl Little 7*
Gerald Sampson 10
Gerald & Grace MacDonnell 15
Geraldine Burke 11
Gerard White 4
Geri Marshall 3
Gerry Irwin 6
Gisele Allison 4
Glendon Gill
Gordon & Teresa Fenton 8*
Grace Johnston
Grace Hicks 15
Grace Keeler WMS –
First Baptist Church Dartmouth 3
Grace United Church 8
Grace United Church – United Church
Women
Graeme & Cathy Bethune
Grant Llewellyn
Grant & Catherine Cooke 4
Grant & Ruth Chisholm 14
Grant & Sharon Warwick 10
Grayson Peters
Greg Murphy
Gregory Crosby
Gregory Whitehouse 4*
Gregory Archibald 4
Greta Conrad 4
Gwen Flemming
Gwendolyn Grant 3
H. S. Petersen 4
Halifax Organic Child Care
Halifax Regional Municipality –
Office of the Mayor 3
Hamachi Steakhouse
Hana Kolin 9
Haps Hounds
Hardwood Land Junettes 6
Harry Moody
Harry Duggan 10
Heather Dooley
Heather Harris-Woodworth
Heather Aske
Heather Hayes 4
Heather Downey 3
Helen Mathers 6
Helen Moore 3
Helen & Doug MacDonald 4
Helly Hansen
Nathan
Mike
Jennifer
Tracy
Sarah
Hendrick & Elizabeth Kwindt 9
Hiram Tiller 11
Howard Hart 4
Howard & Karen Conter
Hugh Vincent 4
Hugh & Sheila Kindred
Hydrostone District Business Association
Ian A. Fraser 7
Ina Stuart 11
Inge Martin 11
Iona Presbyterian Church 7
Isabel Wainwright
IWK PICU
J. Schaffner 9
J. Jean Beeler
J. Kevin Power 10
J. William Ritchie
J.F. & Joy Colpron 7*
Jack Dunn 3
Jack & Mary Brill 8
Jacqueline Quackenbush
Jacqueline Smith-LeBlanc
Jacques Gagnon
James Wright
James Kiberd
James Axell 9
James Coles 15
James Purchase 7
James Morrison 4
James & Marilyn Langille 14
Jane Porter
Janet Pollard 11
Janet MacLeod
Janet Donohue 4*
Janet MacLeod
Janet Keddy 4
Janet McMurtry 11
Janice Conley 10
Jason Henderson
Jean Smith 10
Jean & Peter Crofts 20
Jeffrey Chapman 9
Jennifer MacLatchy
Jill Ritchie 5
Jill Rafuse 5
Jim Lotz 8
Jim Meek
Jim & Eleanor Usher
Jim & Nancy Russell 10
Joan Sargeant
Joan Keighan 10
Joan Backman
Joan Aitken 11
Joan Wood 4*
Joanna Elliott
Joanna Berube
Joanne McCormick 3
Jo-Anne Donovan
Susan
Amanda Kreft
Kelly
Jason
Joel
Joe Cameron 3
John Nicholson
John Loch 4
John McPhee*
John Swain 12
John Edgecombe 6
John Finley
John Miller 6
John Coxon 4
John Cribb 3
John & Carol Young 6
John & Fiona Gray
John & Jacqueline Warkentin 6
John & Joanne Zevenhuizen 3
John & Kristie Knox-McAllister
John & Marion Flemming
John & Patricia McDonald
John & Peggy McLeod
John & Ruth Cordes
Jose Poirier
Joseph & Elizabeth Dooley 3
Joy MacKay Williams 4
Juanita MacDonald 15
Judith Graham 10*
Judith Grant
Judith Reade 6
Judith Grant 4
June Boswell 11
June Morrison 6
Kara Craig*
Karen Damtoft 5*
Karen Sample 10
Karen Creelman
Karen Mills 14
Karen Ware 3
Kate Langille 4*
Katherine Love
Kathleen Norris 8
Kathryn Coldwell*
Kathryn MacKinnon
Kathryn MacIsaacc 4
Keith Burke 10
Ken & Maureen Marvin 4
Ken & Mona Holmes 4
Kenny & Debby Garrison
Kevin Blair
Kevin Duffy 4
Kevin McNamara 3
Kevin & Ms. Sheila Gordon 5
Kim Hayward
Kim Plaxton 5
Klara Grotjan 15
Kornelis & Beverley Deelstra
Kurtis Bennett
L. Dayal-Gosine
L. Robert Shaw
Lake Echo Lioness Club
Lance & Denise Melanson 3
Paul
Jillian
Thomas
Christina
Larry Baxter 3
Lee & Joyce Hiltz 13*
Lee & Joyce Hiltz 13
Lee & Patricia Kirby 5
Leonard Moxon 6
Leonard & Helen Sweett
Leonard & Helen Sweett 3
Leslie Brook 5
Leslie McLean 3
Levitt-Safety Limited
Lise Wilhelmy-Steele 9
Local 1405 United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners 3
Lois Whitehead
Lois Howard 3
Lorna Huestis 6
Lorna Carter 4
Lorraine Strackland
Louis & Fedora Deveau 5
Louise Spiteri
Louise Sewart 6
Lucy Kerr 4
Lucy Freake 8
lululemon athletica canada Inc. 3
Lynda Judge
Lyn-Sue Wice
M. Eisener 15
M. Murray 15
M. Colette MacDonald 3
M. Elizabeth O’Brien 5
M. R. Sylvester 4
M. Ruth Oberst 5
MacMaster Music Inc. 7
Madelyn Spicer
Maggy Burns*
Marcie-Ann Gilsig
Margaret Driscoll 3
Margaret Bowering 6
Margaret James
Margaret Burbridge 4
Margaret Sherwood 9
Margaret Anne Bennett 10
Margaret H. Ross 8
Margery Cotterell 6
Margo Storey
Marian Johnston 4
Marie Minard 4
Marie Deon 6
Marie MacInnes 4
Marilyn Smith WMS –
First Baptist Dartmouth 4
Marina Rathburn
Marion Leahey 4
Marion Crowell 3
Marion & Bob Anderson 10
Marjorie Lindsay 10
Markland Associates Limited 6
Marlon & Trudy Lewis 4
Marlyne Myles 5
Martha Wilson 5
Martin & Florence Haase 9
Mary Lynch 3*
Mary Moore
Mary Lonergan Eldridge 11
Mary Reid
Mary Rainforth 8
Mary Harper 10
Mary Lively 3
Mary Hughes 4
Mary Jane Lamond
Matthew Moir
Matthew & Margaret Salisbury 15
Maureen Manuge 4
Maurice Chiasson
Mel & Cheryl Ritcey 5
Michael Butler 4
Michael Rowan-Legg 3
Michael Polak
Michael & Carol Covert 3
Michael & Suellen Bradfield
Michelle Bull
Mike McAloon
Mike Townsend
Mildred Knapp 15
Mission la Sainte Famille 4
Mona Lynch*
Murray Brown 6*
Musquodoboit Valley Lions Club 5
Myrtle Pineo 6
Nancy Lapaix
Nancy Whitby 8
Nancy Rubin
Neil MacKinnon
Neil & Shirley Bergman 3
New Germany & Area Lions Club
Nicola Young
Nicole Figueira
Nicole Arsenault
Norma White 10
Norma Langille 3
Northern Lights Management Consulting
Limited 3
Nor-West Seniors Club
Nova Scotia Home Builders Association 3
Nova Voce 3
Oceanstone Seaside Resort
Office Interiors Group
Owen Lowe
Pam Waterhouse
Pamela Brown
Numbers refer to years of consecutive giving.
* refers to monthly giving.
Brian
Chelsea
Nadya
Cora
Mary
Mike
Mike
Nicole (Nikki)
Cecil
Mike
Lenny
Clara
Pamela Tupper
Pat Bowes 4
Patricia Rennie*
Patricia Lindley
Patricia Card 5
Patricia Burgess 10
Patricia Melanson 7
Patricia Lutley 4
Patrick Wright 4
Patrick Ryall 18
Patsy LeBlanc 4
Patterson Law 4
Paul Kent
Paul & Ann-Marie Patterson
Paul & Barbara Cormier 12
Pauline Currie 4
Peggy Prowse 3*
Percy & Sheila Watkins 5
Peter Dunsworth
Peter LeBlanc
Peter Guildford 4
Peter Woolsey 5
Philip Jardine 4
Philip & Elvira Welch 4
Phyllis Bryson 5
Physiotherapy Alternatives 4
Pioneer Trefoil Guild 4
Port Wallis United Church Women 3
Public Health Services, Capital Health
R. Jeffrey Thornhill
R. Laird Stirling 14
Ralph Medjuck 4
Ralph & Claire Fiske
Ralph & Mary Zelmer
Ray McLeod 3
Raymond Wagner
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club 4
Richard & Eleanor Dyke
Richard & Grace Beazley 7
Richard & Helen Corkum
Richard & Madeleine Khan
Rick & Carolyn Buhr 14
Rita Livingstone 10
Robert MacLellan
Robert Ronan 5
Robert Mann 3
Robert & Janet Crozier
Robert & Margery Crooks 9
Robin Calder 3
Rocco’s Restaurant
Rockingham United Church Women 4
Ron Macdonald
Ronald Cox 10
Ronald Hollett 4
Ronan Holland
Rose Cluett
Rose McGinn 3
Rose Marie Chisholm 4
Jordan
Kelly
Justin
K im
Jason
Roselle Green 13
Rosemarie Drummond 3
Royal Canadian Legion –
Four Harbours Branch #120 6
Royal LePage Atlantic 9
Ruby MacDonald 4
Ruby Longard 5
Ruby Goold 3
Ruth Farquhar 3
Ruth Holloway 5
Sackville N.S. Lions Club
Saint James United Church Women 6
Salvation Army Halifax Community
& Family Services
Sandra Walde 4
Sandra Nowlan
Sandra Lee 5
Sandra Goodfellow 4
Sandy Crawford 8
Sarah Stevens
Scott MacIntyre*
Sharon Ross
Sharon Sinnott 3
Sharon Longard 3
Sharon Whiteway 9
Shauna Tracey 4
Sheila Stevenson 7
Sheila Cardone 10
Sheila Woodcock
Sheila Mont*
Shelley Reid
Sheri Jones
Sherry Porter*
Shirley Keeler 3*
Shirley Hill 4
Shirley Longobardi 4
Shirley Armstrong 6
Smith &Touesnard Inc. 7
Sobeys Superheroes
St. Albans Anglican Church
St. Andrews Anglican Church 5
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church A.C.W,
Indian Harbour 3
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Ladies Guild 10
St. Andrews United Church Choir
St. Augustine’s Ladies Guild 4
St. Catherine of Siena CWL
St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox
Ladies Auxiliary 3
St. David’s Presbyterian Church –
Ladies Auxiliary
St. Francis by the Lakes Anglican Church
Mothers’ Union 3
St. James Armdale Mothers Union 3
St. John The Baptist Parish CWL 6
St. John the Evangelist Mother’s Union
St. John Vianney C.W.L 3
Nathan
Tara
Sidney
Peter
Eddison (Edin)
Kristal
St. John’s Anglican Mother’s Union 4
St. John’s United Church 5
St. John’s United Church Women
St. Lukes Anglican Church Women
St. Margaret’s Bay Elementary –
Grade Three Class 5
St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club
St. Marguerite Bourgeois CWL
St. Martha’s A.C.W. Unit 3
St. Michael’s Parish – C.W.L.
St. Nicholas Anglican Ladies Guild 3
St. Paul’s Ladies Guild 3
St. Paul’s United Church Women 3
St. Peter’s Ladies Guild
St. Theresa’s Church CWL
St. Vincent de Paul Parish 3
Stacie Coghlin
Stairs Memorial United Church Women
Steele Auto Group
Stephen Vaughan 4
Stephen Lanteigne
Stephen & Donna Crowther
Stephen & Marianne Forbes 4
Steven Moir 8
Stevens Road WMS 6
Success College 5
Sue Kent 15
Susan Scovil
Susan Crowe
Susan Covert 5
Susan Hall 4
Susan Mathers 4
Suzanne & Richard Tait
Sylvia Mangalam 8
Ted & Cara Tax
Tela Olive Phillips 3
Terry & Patricia Phelan 4
The Binnacle
The Body Shop 4
The Church of the Holy Spirit A.C.W. 3
The Evangelical Lutheran Church
of the Resurrection 7
The Halifax Dunbrack Soccer U12B /
Halifax City Soccer Teams 5
The Halifax Rainmen Community
Assist Society
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
The Local Council of Women
The Parish of St. Francis by the Lakes
Thea Meeson 4*
Theresa Graham
Thomas & Nancy Bateman 3
Timberlea Baptist Dorcas Society 3
Timothy Crooks 7*
Timothy Murphy 4
Tracey Bish 4
Trinity United Church Women 7
Tyler Sampson –
Silent Hero Memorial Fund
Valerie Fraser 3
Valerie Gilbert
Valerie Powell 3
Verna Munroe 21
Victor & Janis Catano 10
Video-Tech Limited
Vincent Leung
Virginia Schweitzer
Virginia Phillips 3
Virginia Salsman 3
Virginia Duzak 3
W. Cary Risley 3
Walter Speirs 3
Wellington United Church Women 9
Wendy Macgregor
Wilfred Dillman 5
Willa Shaw 4*
Willa Shaw 4
William Hughes 3*
William & Doris Phillips 6
William & Geraldine Gardner 4
William & Marjorie Hockey 8
WMS Foundation United Baptist Church
Woodlawn United Church Women 15
Wyndholme Christian Church 3
YMCA South Park Child Care Centre 5
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.
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In Honour
Andria Lehr
Barbara Beach
Bell Murphy
Bria Purcell
Christine Finley
Christopher True
Dave & Erin
Don Brushett
Doug Morrison
Doug, Tammy & Abby
Felix Cacchione
Gail & Ian Logie
Graham Rutledge
Greg Simpson
Ian Finley
Jane Hustins
Joel Plaskett
Joshua Bates
Kevin Selig
Kevin Ward
Louise Chisholm
Merlinda Weinberg
Peter Boudreau
Ritch Jamieson
Scott Flemming
Stephanie Abriel
Susan Lidstone
Tanya Ozard
The Blair Family
The Dalziel Family
The Degraaf Family
The Fountain Family
The Fullerton Family
The Kaiser Family
The Rutherford Family
The Staff at da Maurizio
Tom Nightingale
Will Hanshaw
fast fact
Working in partnership with the Federation
of Community Organizations for over six
years, Phoenix helped establish the first
non-profit sector council in 2012.
Sarah
Kelly Ryanne
Axel
Robert
Peter
Tracy
Lisa
Patrick
Tia
Clorice
Clorinda
Graham
Sinclair
Jessica
Stephanie
Tara
In Memory
Alan & Ruth Lowe
Alex Fountain
Andrew Phippen
Armand Lanteigne
Bryan Kelly
Doris Irwin
Earl Wellwood
Elizabeth Brown
Erna May O’Neil
Florence Hiltz
Fred Herbin
Helen Tait
Jessica L. Borden
Joanne Keating
Leota Bezanson
Lillian Hemlow
Lionel Jackson
Lynn Glencross
Marc Fletcher
Margery Leppard
Marilyn MacIsaac
Marilyn Walker
Mary Corkum
Melissa Peacock
Patrick Convey
Patti McKenna
Paul O’Regan
Paula Mann
Philip Theriault
Richard Webb
Roger Burns
Ruth Lowe
Sarah Lynk
Sister Mary Power
Yvette Morriscey
time LINE
1987 – Phoenix House opens its doors
2000 – Food for Phoenix Program launches
As a result of many young people being denied financial aid and housing and living on the
streets with no place to go, five community members began meeting in 1984 to discuss
the city’s housing and youth homelessness crisis. St. Paul’s donates the use of their first
property to Phoenix, and in February, 1987 Phoenix House welcomes 10 homeless youth
in from the street.
The Phoenix Church Committee and the Food for Phoenix Program is established.
Dedicated volunteers will commit their time and efforts over the next 12 years to ensure
that youth visiting PCFY don’t go hungry.
2001 – Parent Support Program launches
1988 – Follow Up Program launches
While providing needed baby-care items and emergency supplies, this program also helps
young parents access workshops, counselling, and advocacy.
This after-care program supports the success of Phoenix “graduates” by helping them to
stay connected for years to come.
2001 – Phoenix Youth Shelter opens its doors
1992 – Supervised Apartment Program (SAP) launches
This 20-bed facility offers safe housing, healthcare, clothing, food, and other daily
essentials, as well as counselling and therapeutic support.
This housing program provides a supportive, supervised environment where youth learn
skills for independent living. By 1993, Phoenix had founded three long-term supportive
homes for youth.
2002 – Prevention Program launches
By offering therapeutic intervention to youth and their families, this program recognizes
that preventative measures and early intervention can help prevent crisis down the road.
1992 – First Annual Nutcracker Luncheon
Phoenix’s first signature event is born. The first luncheon is held in the basement of St.
Andrew’s Church. It now sells out to crowds of 800+.
2011 – Phoenix Community Choir takes flight
1994 – Phoenix Centre for Youth (PCFY) opens its doors
Youth get the chance to push past their inhibitions and lift their voice in song while
building skills, confidence, improved mental health and a sense of community among their
peers.
The walk-in centre assists youth in their daily lives by offering housing, advocacy,
counselling, parenting support, food, clothing, and laundry facilities.
2011 – Phoenix Youth & Community Centre (PYCC) opens its doors
In partnership with the IWK, an on-site nurse provides healthcare services to youth visiting
Phoenix Centre for Youth – later in 2001 to also include residents at Phoenix Youth Shelter.
Proceeded by several years of working within local schools and delivering programs from
borrowed spaces under Phoenix’s prevention mandate, the PYCC located in Mulgrave
Park welcomes community members to participate in activities ranging from afterschool
programming and themed events, to community building projects.
1998 – Officially “Phoenix Youth Programs”
2011 – Phoenix Housing Support Program launches
Originally entitled Long Term Services for Youth Association, we adopt the name Phoenix
Youth Programs.
Working in harmony with counterparts in the mental health and addictions realm, the
program helps youth transition from emergency housing to their own apartments by
providing ongoing outreach and supports.
1994 – Phoenix launches Health Services
2000 – Phoenix Learning and Employment Centre (PLEC) opens its doors
The centre provides youth with opportunities for pre-employment, employment, life skills,
educational opportunities, and academic upgrading.
2000 – Special Initiatives Program launches
Provides opportunity to help youth develop confidence and new skills by participating in
therapeutic recreational activities such as art, sports, music, camping, and youth leadership
training programs.
2000 – First Annual Celebrity Dreamscape
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Phoenix volunteers develop a second signature event… gala style. A Midsummer Night’s
Dream is held at the Westin Nova Scotian and evolves years later to include performances
from some of the best entertainers in Canada.
Ronald (Ronnie)
Ken
Jocelyn
Mike
Nichole
Kriska
Justin
Chris
Nicky
Joseph (Rocky)
2012 – Phoenix Youth Outreach Program (PYOP) launches
This program is designed to support young people “where they are” both geographically
and emotionally. The program helps connect young people living anywhere in HRM
to health, parenting and crisis supports, income assistance, food, safe housing, and
community resources.
2012 – Phoenix Trusteeship Program launches
Aimed to help youth maintain or secure rental accommodations and educate about
financial literacy, the program helps young people to maintain their housing and spend
money wisely.
Jason
Jeff
Amanda
Jill
Stephanie
William
Justin
Alex
Kevin
Julian
Tammy
Darell
SAVE the date
Night of Champions
a celebration of Nova Scotia’s
NHL Stanley Cup heroes
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Halifax Metro Centre
T h e P h o e n i x Nu t c r a c k e r
Luncheon
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Cunard Centre
You are invited to join Dave Andrews, Dennis Bonvie, Joe Dipenta,
Mark your calendars for the 23rd Nutcracker Luncheon in its
Al MacIsaac, Paul MacLean, Brad Marchand, Al McNeil, Mike
new location – the Cunard Centre. A sold-out annual event, the
McPhee, Jon Sim, Bobby Smith, Colin White, Darrell Young,
Nutcracker Luncheon is a moving experience celebrating the joy
Wendell Young and others in support of Phoenix. This inaugural,
and hope of the season with a performance by Symphony Nova
inspirational event will celebrate journeys to be the best you can be
Scotia and the Phoenix Community Choir.
– a one-of-a-kind experience engaging children, youth, families,
and hockey enthusiasts!
P h o e n i x Vo l u n t e e r a n d D o n o r
Recognition Event
September, 2013
Stay tuned – details to come!
Production of this report was made possible by generous contributions of friends of Phoenix.
Concept & design: Peggy & Co. Design
Wordsmithing: RedRiot Communications
Photos of our youth: Kelly Clark Fotography
Additional photography: Rebecca Clarke, Tanya Shields, Chelle Wootten, Robert George Young
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Kaleigh Cissy
Mandy
Mike
Rob
Rebecca
Andrea
Edward
Melinda
Frany
Kalan
Latoya
Vatemma
John
Cadney Jeff
Shanuen
sheleema
Jeff
William (Billy
6035 Coburg Road
PO Box 60006
RPO Professional Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 4R7
Phone
(902) 422-3105
Fax
(902) 422-7656
Toll-free1-866-620-0676
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