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
year!
What a
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
of government (in particular the Nova Scotia Department of Community
Services) we give you our deep and heartfelt thanks for your dedication to
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!
Timothy Crooks, Executive
Director; and Heidi Leslie, Chair,
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
Heidi Leslie, Chair
Lawyer; Executive Vice-President, Legal,
Regulatory, & Public Affairs, Emera Energy
Roger Burrill
Lawyer
Nova Scotia Legal Aid
Lisa Tilley
Partner
Uprise Consulting
Mark Donohue, Vice Chair
Lawyer
Public Prosecution Service Canada
Nancy Rubin
Lawyer
Partner Stewart-McKelvey
Judith Ferguson
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Nova Scotia Power
Stephen Denton, Treasurer
Director of Investments
SeaFort Capital Inc.
Dave Nunn
Chief Financial Officer
Centennial Group
Janet Martin
Vice President, Commercial Financial Services
RBC Royal Bank
Dr. Elizabeth Church, Secretary
Vice-President (Academic) MSVU
Pete Halliday
Group Human Resources Manager,
Atlantic Canada
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Ltd.
Sarah Young
Partner, NATIONAL
No judgment.
Only support.
That’s Phoenix.
A
lisha and her younger brother were placed in foster care when she
was only four-years old. Their mother died when Alisha was seven.
A 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
worked with
Program and was connected with a worker.
98 youth in the Youth
When asked if the program has helped her overcome some of the
Outreach Program
barriers and challenges she faced previously, Alisha’s response was
“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
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barriers
Phoenix 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.
Greg Rozon and Alana Cuvelier
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
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.
Because
youth
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
can reach their fullest potential. We care for youth by supporting them, their
families, and their communities.
Why do we do it? Because youth matter. It’s really as simple as that.
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
Check it out!
www.youtube.com
Phoenix Youth Programs –
Because Youth Matter
Ashley
100
men
23,000 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
families,
kids,
& 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
‘we’ really stood out because I had support. ‘We’ were a team. With her help, I
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
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.
One Community
Our Commitment
Camsa Cares
Creating
a safe space
J
ared was halfway through grade 7 when he was first introduced to
Phoenix. He had been bullied by his fellow students, and was having
difficulty 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
program is available
belonging, which unfortunately became an unhealthy space for him.
to youth 11–24
Looking back on it, Jared believes he was addicted. “If the Internet went
years old and their
down, I would become very angry.”
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
family conflict, peer
staff were really nice,” remembers Jared. “I looked forward to going
relationships, grief
and being able to talk.” Jared soon began to better understand his
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
our programs are
process. Phoenix helped me to start thinking about my life positively.”
free
of charge and of
With many school meetings and advocacy plans, strategies were
judgement.
put in place to ensure Jared’s school environment would be safe and
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
me focus on
my goals.”
Smokey
One life can
change many
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
well-being of the youth and families we serve. If you would like to learn more
about leaving a planned gift to Phoenix, please contact Robin at
[email protected], 902-455-6494.
Special thanks to
St. Andrew’s United
Church for providing
rehearsal space for the
Phoenix Community Choir
since 2012!
caring
community
Our
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
a fundraiser of your own
for Phoenix? We can help!
Visit us at
phoenixyouth.ca
to learn more.
Mascot Showdown
It’s THE school spirit event of the year in which high school mascots battle for
glory and a good cause. Hosted in 2015 by our friends at Sackville High School,
the event raised over $3,000 for Phoenix. Congrats to Sir John A. Macdonald
High for taking home the title belt!
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
from the youth in charge of the sessions — Nykeala and Naykia — who provide
Ashley with insight into what the kids really need. And while he’s happy to help
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,
welcoming, fun community space. I see staff who know, care for, and listen to
the kids they work with. I see teens working a part-time job to run a program
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
It’s easy to give monthly.
Contact us at
902-405-3068
to learn more!
Interested in
volunteering?
Call us at
902-455-5771!
Phoenix is
community
An interview
with Michelle West,
a Mulgrave Park
community resident
What happens at the Phoenix Youth & Community Centre and how does
programming benefit the community’s residents?
Michelle: Well, Simon was teaching music to the children when the centre
first opened up, and from those days it’s evolved so much. My 18-year-old has
been participating with Phoenix since the centre opened – she has been so
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.
My experience with Phoenix has been so positive, that no matter what they
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
“Phoenix is doing great
things for this community
and the youth it serves.”
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.
Thanks to Time + Space
president, Donna Alteen,
for your past support as
volunteer chair of the
Phoenix Board
of Directors.
Time + Space Media
There’s a L-O-N-G list of ways Time + Space has supported Phoenix.
Time + Space staff have been rolling up their sleeves to help during our
annual stocking stuffing campaign for three years now, and their social media
experts volunteered their time and talent in 2015 to help us learn about how to
build an effective social media strategy. The company also made a multi-year
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
Regional VP of
Commercial Financial
Services, Paul Miller, and
to Janet Martin, VP of
Commercial Services,
RBC Royal Bank for
your leadership!
RBC Foundation
The success of the Phoenix Community Choir would simply not be possible
without the early investment and unwavering commitment of the RBC
Foundation. Since the program’s inception in 2011, the foundation has
supported this initiative to the tune of $80,000 over a five-year period. That’s
certainly something to sing about!
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.
W
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
for 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
@40 hrs week =
“I was stressing out,” says Brittany. “I didn’t want a job that wouldn’t
$1,369.00
month net
guarantee hours or pay enough to live on. Rent, childcare, living
Average rent $650
expenses, and everyday necessities are very high. Minimum wage
Utilities $100
remains low.”
Bus Pass $78
Brittany knew it was time to go back to school again.
Child Care ?
Groceries ?
This time, Kilby told her about Women Unlimited at NSCC.
Surplus?
“I had to work hard to get into the program,” says Brittany. “The day
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
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.”
Marsha Tanner
15 years
Celebrating
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
gallery becomes a gathering place for young people to share a meal, create,
and have direct encounters with extraordinary works of art.
As the artist facilitator, Heather brings a complex set of creative and life
skills to her position, providing a solid programming framework and guiding
each individual through both the gratification and challenges of the artmaking 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.”
Special thanks to
TD Bank Group
for their generous support
of Open Studio.
Safe
haven
Symbolizing strength,
courage and heart, this
piece of artwork was
created by a group of
young women at
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
comfortable going to sleep at night. We are all so proud of our space and the
work we do here and we’re so fortunate that Home Depot has come on board
to support our youth.
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
W H Y
204
S H E L T E R
M A T T E R S
Facts and figures from Phoenix Youth Shelter 2015
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
WHO WERE FIRST-TIME USERS
REASON
FOR SERVICE
52
11%
HOURS
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therapeutic programs
for our youth
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94%
OCCUPANCY RATE
of our youth
moved back home,
or were reconnected
with a partner,
friend, or relative
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
Valerie Dubois
Charmaine Warr
J. F. Colpron
Kim Machum
Nancy Rubin
& Mark Donohue
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
Virve Sandstrom
d
holi ays
Because
matter
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.
On December 17th, more than 90 Phoenix youth were hosted at our annual
sit-down Christmas dinner and party for the fourth year in a row by our friends
at St. Antonio’s Antiochian Orthodox Church. The church donates the use of
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
Thanks to volunteers from
RBC, Time & Space Media,
and the Canadian Progress
Club Halifax Cornwallis for
helping to stuff stockings!
Finding safety
and learning
to thrive
C
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
Apache 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
Dreamscape, and to our friends Clearwater Seafoods and MICCO Companies
for their co-presenting sponsorship.
Samantha
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
youth
Celebrating
and 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
three-course meal. Attendees were moved by Rachel’s inspirational story of
strength, and the festive sounds of the ever-popular Phoenix Community
Choir performing alongside Nova Scotia’s very own Jimmy Rankin certainly
makes this year’s event one for the books!
The Phoenix Holiday Luncheon is an event that’s stood the test of time,
but it would not be possible without the generous contributions of so many
people and organizations. It is because of them that we were able to celebrate
this special anniversary. Here’s to the next 25!
Rachel
“I will always hold a
special place in my heart
for Phoenix. They have
been there for me in my
times of need. They have
helped me become a
successful member
of the community.”
People
matter
If you are interested
in receiving Phoenix’s
audited financial
statements, please
contact us and we would
be pleased to send you
a copy.
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
communities. And while these numbers are staggering, they only tell part of
our story.
When you invest in Phoenix, what you’re truly investing in is our people.
The result is programming and services that respond directly, and relevantly, to
the needs of youth and families in the context of their lives.
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 alongside Phoenix to ensure that nobody is left behind.
Fund Development Team
Kim Morvan
Sr. Director of Development
302
7,613
VOLUNTEERS
HOURS
$976,100
3,868
$745,000
FINANCIAL GIFTS
GIFTS
IN-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
Foundation
CTV 5
Global Halifax
Allswater
Dalhousie Commerce
Society
GoalLine
Mother Parker’s Coffee
& Tea Inc.
Heather & David Bluteau
Assante Capital
Management Ltd
Visionary
FMAV 5
Imperial Oil Foundation
Atlantic Dream Homes
Halifax Cornwallis
Progress Club Charitable
Foundation 27
Intact Insurance
Foundation
Insight Optometry –
Drs Dobbelsteyn, Davis,
Gray, Sangster
& Associates 9
Atlantic Road
Construction
and Paving Ltd.
Bank of Montreal
RBC Royal Bank
Municipal Group
of Companies 9
Newcap Inc.
O’Regan’s
Philip Davis
Leader
International Coach
Federation – Atlantic
Chapter
Bitsco
Judy Steele
& Bruce Towler
Barteaux Durnford
Paul & Christy Evon
Benefaction Foundation
Rebecca Clarke Emotive
Photographer 9
Camsa Inc. 6
RBC Foundation 9
Kenneth MacLean
Blossom Shops
Sackville High School
Cisco Systems Foundation
Stewart McKelvey 10
Lotta Digital
Clearwater Seafoods 24
TD Canada Trust
Medavie Blue Cross
CIBC Children’s
Foundation 6
Schooner General
Contracting Limited
Edward & Grace Veino 9
The Bluteau DeVenney
Caseley Wealth
Management
Metro Guide Publishing
Cleve’s Source for Sports
Sisters of Charity 9
Peggy & Co. Design Inc.
Colin MacDonald
Pengrowth Energy
Corporation
Collins Barrow N.S. Inc.
St. Antonio’s Orthodox
Church 8
Radio 96.5
Elizabeth Church
RCR Hospitality Group 10
Halifax Port Authority 5
Russell Investments
Heidi Leslie*
SEI Investments Canada
Company 6
J. Susanne MacDonald 7
The Hartman Matthews
Family Trust
Sprott Asset
Management LP
Jason Roth
The Vault 5
Jim Spatz
Estate of Patrick Power 10
Halifax Youth Foundation
J & W Murphy Foundation
Lynagh Holdings Ltd.
Maritimes & Northeast
Pipeline
Mary Lynk
Group of National Bank
Financial 5
Tom Hicks
Patron
MICCO Companies 15
Ambassatours/Murphy’s
the Cable Wharf
Pilot Light Productions
Inc.
Bluteau DeVenney
Charitable Trust 16
Scotiabank 6
Bridgehouse Asset
Managers
The Flemming Charitable
Foundation 17
The Joyce Foundation
Doug Doucet
Stuart McLean 7
TELUS 7
The Estate of James
A. Cosman 8
Steele Ford Lincoln
Killam Properties Inc. 6
Valero Energy Foundation
of Canada
The Black Family
Foundation 8
Kim Machum 5*
WestJet 6
Laura Methot
Wilsons Home Heating
CIBC 5
The Helen M. Watson
Fund
Leland Lewis 18
Xerox Canada Ltd.
Community Recycling
– Funtastic Used
Clothing 7
The John and Judy Bragg
Family Foundation
C100 FM
Credit Union Atlantic 5
Time + Space
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
All sponsors have been added to the donor wall of hope to reflect their consecutive years of giving.
Bronze
Thanks
to our donors
Partner
Dugger’s
Adrian & Regina
Raymakers
East Coast Fund
Management Inc. 5
Aidan Stokes
Ellen Scanlan
Andy & Carmel
Raymond 14
Emera
Medavie Health
Foundation
Wilson Fuel Co. Limited
Zed Events
Metro Emergency
Medicine Associates –
QEII Emergency Dept.
Ambassador
Michael DeVenney 6
Acadia University
Access Nova Scotia
EnviroSystems
Mission la Sainte
Famille 7
ArTech Camps
Foyston, Gordon
& Payne 5
Molson Coors Canada
Ashley & Kathryn Morton*
Frank & Barbara Hughes 9
Nancy Doty 10
Advocate Printing &
Publishing
Atlantic Lottery
Corporation
Frank Fitzpatrick 9
Nancy Parsons*
Alan & Barbara Adams 13
Nancy Rubin
& Mark Donohue*
Alan Archibald
NATIONAL Public
Relations
Allison Edwards 6
George & Margaret Waye
Gerry & Denyse Irwin 9
Next Edge Capital Corp.
Glennis Farquhar 7
Norm Collins
Greg & Tanya Simpson 10
Nova Scotia Provincial
Lotteries and Casino
Corporation 6
Arrow Capital
Management Inc. 5
Barb Lowe
Bedford United Church 5
Berkeley Holdings
Limited 5
Bethany United Church
– Social Outreach
Committee 18
Bonavista Business
Solutions
Bounty Print Ltd.
Brett & Barbara Hill-Taylor
Bruce Batstone
Business Development
Bank of Canada
Emscote Limited
Fred George
Gabrielle Verri 5
Halifax Forum
Community Association
Halifax Partnership 7
Heritage Gas
Ocean Contractors
Limited 7
Carolyn Booth
Adam’s Taxi & Limo
Allan Goldring 13
Christina Dadford & Rod
Simpson 21
Christopher Smith
Ciaran Dooley
Craig Munroe 7
Ann Smith-Vieira
& Henry Vieira
Dag & Cristina Tollefsen
Anne Galbraith
Anne Jackman
IMAX Corporation
O’Regan’s KIA Dartmouth
Jim & Elaine McGivern
Pace Construction
Apple Blossom Shop
John & Denise Morley
Parkland Fuel Corporation
Cathy Munroe
John Gorrill
Pete Halliday
Charm Diamond Centres
Kenneth & Rosanne
Chisholm 7
Public Affairs Atlantic Inc.
Axeman Landscape &
Construction
Labatt Breweries
of Canada
Chris Morel
Andy Mitchell
Apostles Anglican Church
– ACW 8
Robert & Paulette
Fowler 8
Chris & Stephanie Hart
Cornwallis Council Bell
Aliant Pioneers
HFX Sports Bar and Grill
KPMG
Cheryl McKillop 6
Andrew Rau-Chaplin
& Michelle Daignault 5
Cabinetworks Limited 7*
College of Licensed
Practical Nurses of
Nova Scotia
Charles Fowler 5
Commercial Carpet
Centre
One Capital
Management 5
Rank Incorporated
CBC Pensioners
Association (Maritimes)
Andrea Kay
Audrey Cowan 7
CIBC Wood Gundy
Carol Anne & Paul
Smith 5
Dalhousie University
Dan & Joan Sargeant
Dana Thurlow 7*
Dartmouth Sportsplex
David & J. Elizabeth
Sutherland 10
David & Nancy Tindall 18*
David Hazen
Barbara Beach 6
David Mercer 5
Barbara Karten 7*
David Ritcey 8
Barbara Leroy 7
David Schroeder
Deborah White
Robert Merchant
Barbara Saderholm 12
Compass Commercial
Realty
Laura McMullin
Saint Mary’s University
Bassam Nahas
Debra Morrison
Louisbourg Investments
Shawn Power
Bear Point Advent Church
Corinne Duffy
Lush
Diana Ginn & Malcolm
Boyle
Southwest Properties Ltd.
Bertram MacDonald
D. William MacDonald*
MacFarlands
Darren & Shauna Nantes
Maffett
St. James Anglican
Church – Outreach
Team 15
Blaine F. MacLane
Excavation Limited
David & Marcella
Abugov 8
Make a Difference, Make
a Change
Deborah Woolway 6
Malcolm & Lynne
Barkhouse 11
Steele Auto Group
Malcolm Silver
Tanya Leet
Department of Justice
– Adult Diversion
Program 8
Desjardins Insurance
DL Fullerton
Programming &
Consulting Inc.
Marie Lohnes
Marjorie Fountain –
in memory of
Alex Fountain 6
Mary Carmichael*
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Blessed Mother Teresa
of Calcutta C.W.L 9
Dora Construction
Limited
Dorothy Jackson 18
Blunden Construction
(1995) Ltd. 8
Doucet-Watts & Davis
Interiors Inc. 11
Bonnie MacCallum
Duncan & Ann Miller 5
Brenda MacDonald
East Coast Credit Union
Brian & Denise Piercey 8
East Coast Lifestyle
Tirecraft
Brian Sutherland 7
Eastport Financial Group
Todd Bechard
Brittany Naugler
Bruce & Martha Jodrey 7
Edmonds Landscape and
Construction Services
Limited
Take Action Society
Thomas & Nancy
Bateman 6
Doctors Nova Scotia
Maxime St. Pierre
Domus Realty 9
Turbine by Lisa DraderMurphy
MBA Landscaping
Calvin Presbyterian
Church
Donald Thompson 9
Virve Sandstrom*
McInnes Cooper 9
Wallace Seipp 7*
Cameron Morse
Donna Alteen
Donna Forrest
Elevated Wellness Limited
Elizabeth Fountain 6
Elly Bronk 6
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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
Errol MacDonald 11
Linda Langley
Sleep Country
Estabrooks Community
Hall
Lloyd & Joyce Kind 7
Sobeys
Lorna Huestis 9
First Baptist Church
Halifax 11
Louis & Fedora Deveau 8
Society of the Sacred
Heart 11
Foreign Affair
Frameworth Canada
Garry & Jacqui Beckett
Gerald & Sheena Tanner 7
Goodlife Fitness
Gordon & Teresa
Fenton 11*
Louise MacHardy
Birthe & Tony Griffiths*
Alan Blair
Black Star Wealth Partners
Alan Knight
Bob MacLeod
Stairs Diesel Supply (N.S.)
Ltd. 6
Alan Vaughan
Brad Compton
Alana Cody
Brad Langille
Stephen Denton*
Albert & Theresa
Driscoll 6
Brad McRae
Stephen Gilbert
Alex Handyside
Stephen Hartlen
Brenda Kops
Alexa McDonough 7*
Sunnyside Elementary
School
Brian & Kim Morvan*
Alexa Steponaitis
Brian Cuthbertson 13
Susan Kent
Alexander & Lila
MacLean 6
Brian Lynch
Suzanne Bullock
& Richard C. Tait
All Saints Anglican Church
Women
Brice Guerin
TD Wealth
Terrence Paris 5
All Saints Anglican Church
Youth Group
Tess
Allan MacKinnon
The Bicycle Thief
Allan Silverman 5
The Black Street Aces
Alta Murphy
The Cathedral Church
of All Saints 8
Amina Russell
The Cathedral Church
of All Saints –
St. Catherine’s ACW
Andrea Northey 5*
The Church of Saint
Andrew – ACW 6
Andrew & Colleen
MacIsaac
The Mistletones
Andrew Boswell
Andrew MacIntosh
Cape Breton Charitable
Association of Halifax 9
Patrick Ryall 21*
The Presbyterian Church
of St. David 6
Andrew Mosher 6
Carey & Anne McFeters 5
Paul & Ann-Marie
Patterson
The Summit Spa
Andrew Osburn
Carl Holm
Theresa Marie Underhill
Angus & Mary
McDonald 14*
Carlo Shimoon
Ann Doull 8
Carolyn Mills
Margaret Benne 8*
Margaret Driscoll 6
Margaret Tutert 9
Halifax County Local –
Nova Scotia Teachers
Union
Mark & Belinda McIntyre
Halifax Grammar School
Marlon & Trudy Lewis 7
Halifax International
Airport Authority 9
Martha Crago
Mary Wilcox 5
Meadowbrook Meat
Market
Michael Pegg
Heather Hanlon
Michelle Baker
Heather Wilkinson
Mike Johnston
Heinz Wiele 12
Moblees Season 2 (NS)
Inc.
I. H. Mathers
Ian & Gail Logie 14
Iris Horwood 18
J. Michael MacDonald
J. Schaffner 12
Jack & Nancy Jefferson
James & Rhonda
Musgrave
James Shaw
Jan Gentile Nugent
Jane MacLellan
Jay Abbass
Jean Howell
Jean Smith
Jim Naugler
Joan Wood 7*
Joanna Zed
Bill Cossitt
Al Dube
Beverley Milbury
Alan & Sheila Leard 7
Madelyn LeMay 5
Maritime Beauty Supply
Co. Ltd.
HSE Integrated
Aker Productions Inc.
St. Michael’s Parish –
C.W.L. 5
Lynn & Christine Mason 9
Marion Leahey 7
Howard & Karen Conter
Bethany United
Church 12
Birch Cove Baptist Church
– W.M.S. Eunice Cox
Chapter 6
Gregory Crosby 5
Hossam Elokda
Adventures East
Campground &
Cottages
Alan & Alice
Burroughsford 7
Grace Johnston
Health Association
Nova Scotia
Best Western Plus
Chocolate Lake Hotel
St. Katherine’s Greek
Ladies Philoptochos
Society of Halifax 7
Lynda Suissa
Margery Crooks 12
Halifax Lunenburg
Presbyterial
St. John The Baptist
Parish CWL 9
ADDvocacy ADHD & Life
Skills Coaching Ltd.
Mona Lynch*
Nancy Carroll
NHL Foundation
Nova Voce
Nusong Studio
Patricia Wren
Patrick & Kathleen Keast*
Paul Adlakha
Stephanie Bertossi
Anchor’s Gate B&B
Andrew & Christine Burke
Brenda Fay
Brian Whitehouse
Brooklyn District School
Bruce & Monahan
Chartered
Accountants Inc.
Bruce Baxter 10
Burnside Law Office
Byron Veinot 18
C. J. A. Wallace
Calvin Pearce
Calvin Presbyterian
Church – Ladies
Fellowship Group 8
Peggy Prowse 6*
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
– Cast & Crew 8
Piercey Investors Limited
Thomas Lynch
Anna Hardiman 7
Pino Pagnotella
Timothy Crooks*
Catherine Johnston
Anna Healy
PSAC Local 80717
Tony Francis
Anne Marie Boone 6
CCR Procurement
Services Inc.
PUSH Fitness
Trade Centre Limited 7
Anthony Black
Centennial Pool
RBC Dominion Securities
United Parcel Service
Anthony Goode
Century 21 All Points
Richard & Marilyn Cregan
Victor Stanhope
Rob Sobey
Wayne & Sharon
Chahley 15
AstraZeneca
Canada Inc. 6
Champlain Elementary
School
Joanne Cameron
Rocky Mountain
Chocolate Factory
John Mcleod
Caroline Abbott 14
Atula Joshi
Chantelle Comeau
Wendell Young
Barbara Beach*
Ronald Bannerman
Wendy Lynd
Charles & Maryth
Maxner 10
John Williamson 18
Barbara Burke 15
Rosalie Courage 8*
Wendy MacGregor
Barbara Cantley 9
Charles & Michelle Bull 5
Jon Murphy 9
Rusty Hinges
Wilfred & Anne Laybolt 5
Charles Gillis
Josh & Jill Leon
Barbara Lane 5
Ryan Van Horne &
Charlotte Fillmore
William & Anne Morvan*
Barbara McCurdy 5
Charlotte Rooke
William Hughes 6*
Barbara O’Brien
Charmaine McDonald
William Smith
Barbara Silburt 7
Charmaine Warr 5*
Woodlawn United Church
Women 18
Bayers Road Bowlarama
Chauvin Resource
Development Group
Wyndholme Christian
Church – Disciples of
Christ 6
Bedford Baptist Church –
Jean Rushton WMS 5
Karen Coates & Carlo
Picano 5
Karen Damtoft 8*
Karen MacPherson
Karen Phinney
Kathryn MacIsaac
Kelly Clark Fotography
Ken & Pat Melanson
Sackville N.S. Lioness Club
Saint Benedict Parish
– Social Justice
Committee
Salvatore Insurance
Brokers – Staff
Sandra Nowlan 5
Kent Bartley
Sarah Kirby & Peter
Gregson
Friend
Kent Building Supplies
Sauté
Kevin & Karen Bezanson
Scotia McLeod
A. John & Anne
Roberts 15
Kim Houston
Seabreeze Paintball
Lauren Hutton
Sharon Tobin
Becca Rowland
Bedford Baptist Church –
Muriel Bent WMS 5
Chebucto Orchestral
Society of NS
Chelluri Sastri
CherryBerry
Ben Rodgers
Cheryl Fletcher
Benoit Electric Ltd.
Chris & Helen Prowse
A. R. Taylor 7
Bernard Miles
Chris Childs 5
Action Web Services.ca
Bernice Brown 7
Chris Hanlon
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
Derek Flynn
Halifax Central
Junior High
James Morrison
Cindy Dobbelsteyn
Fairview United Church
Women 5
City Mazda
Derek Inglis 5
Devon Cassidy
Halifax Chamber
of Commerce 5
Jana & Michael Voigt 6
Claire Cartmill 5
First Baptist Church
Hammonds Plains 5
Clarence Aucoin Painting
Diane Palmeter 5
First Sackville Presbyterian
Church Ladies Guild
Halifax Regional
Municipality 11
Janet Donohue 7*
Clarice Comeau 5
Dianne Beaufoy
Hamachi Restaurants
Janet Keddy 7
Clarke MacDonald 14
Digby Pines Golf Resort
and Spa
Flaim Wolsey Hall
Chartered Accountants
Harbourside Realty Ltd.
Janet MacLeod
Floyd Dykeman
Hardwood Land
Junettes 9
Janet Pollard 14
Claude Hamilton
Don & Colleen Shubaly 5
Floyd Gaetz
Clean Simple
Donald & Gillian
Maling 12
Fort Massey United
Church 9
Clyde Wetmore
Donald & Shirley Ross
Colette French 9
Donald Bureaux
Frank & Sandra
MacDonald
Colin Dodds 12
Donald Couse 5
Colin McEachern
Clean Nova Scotia
Foundation
Harold Skinner 5
James Paterson
Jane Kelly*
Janet Stevenson & Trevor
Brumwell
Harold T. Barrett
Junior High
Janice Bureau
Harvey Crowell
Frank Davis
Jayanand Vyas
Heather Conrad
Frank Shelley
Jean Larsen 5
Donald Cummings 18
Heather Downey 6
Donald Hatcher
Fred Gordon
Jean Macpherson
Colin Mitchell
Heather Gass
Donald Hubley
Fred Guptill 6
Jeff & Colleen Fitzgerald
Colleen Robbins
Donald MacKenzie
Frederick & Joyce Giles 7
Jeff Fraser
Colorado Avalanche
Heather HarrisWoodworth
Confederation Centre for
the Arts
Donald Mills
Freedom 55 Financial
Heather Hatcher 5
Donald Tait 11
Freeman’s Little New York
Heather McQuinn 5
Corinne Earle 6
Donna MacNaughton*
Heather O’Brien 5*
Corrie Douma 6*
Donna McCready
Friday Night Church
Group 6
Craig Brown
Donna MeagherStewart 9
FS Industries Limited
Henk & Elizabeth
Kwindt 12
Crane Stookey
Cyclone Group Fitness
Group
Dorcas Place
Doreen Whitten
Cynthia Fox
Doris Hilchey 18
Cynthia Jollymore
Dorothy Arkelian 5
D. Curren Holdings Inc.
Dorothy Coyle 12
D. E. Cochrane
Doug & Monica Richard 7
Dale & Betty Buckley 5
Doug & Pam Brown
Dan Jennings Inc.
Doug Taylor 6
Dan Simard
Douglas & Paula Sinclair
Daniel & Deborah Almon
Douglas Kirby
Daniel Young
Douglas Moxam
Daphne Carter 7*
Dr. Robert Horton Inc.
Darlene Burgess
Darlene Stoneman-Clark
Dundee Health &
Wellness Centre
Darren Caseley
E. Ann Edgecombe 5
Darrin & Ruthann Mundle
E. Elaine Ferguson 12*
Darryn Steeves
E. Joyce Logan
Dartmouth High School
Earl Smith
Daryl & Margaret Hayes
East Coast Outfitters
Dave & Barbara Clough 5
East Coast School
of Languages 6
G. Michael & Shirley
Longobardi 7
Helen Mathers 9
Jason Mullen
Jeff Hutt
Jeff Mills
Jeff Somerville
Jeffrey Dempster
Jeffrey Lamb
Jennifer Havill
Henk Van Leeuwen
Jill Rafuse 8
Gareth Hoar
Hiram Tiller 14
Jill Tupper 7
Garrett Reddy
Jim & Eleanor Usher 5
Gary & Krista Longard
Hoeven Professional
Corporation Inc.
Gary & Candis Johnson
Homewood Health Inc.
Jim Nunn
Gary Allen
Howard & Darlene Hart 7
Gary Ward
HR Pros Incorporated
Jim Warren & Louise
Stringer-Warren 9
General Public Inc.
HRM Aquatics
Joan Helpard 5
Geoffrey Hurley
Hugh & Sheila Kindred*
Joe Cameron 6
George & Pearl Little 10*
George MacDonald
Hydrostone District
Business Association 5
Georgina MacDonald
Ian MacKnight
John & Joanne
Zevenhuizen
Gerald & S. Grace
MacDonnell 18
Igor Geshelin
John & M. Susan Walter
Inge Martin 14
John & Ruth Cordes 5
Gerald Sampson 13
Inverness Beach Village
John & Theresa Zafiris
Gerard Lachance
Iona Presbyterian Church
– Atlantic Mission
Society 10
John Edgecombe 9
Gertrude Gargan 5
Ginette Vigneautl
Gisele Allison 7
Iris Peeples
Jim Mills
John & Carol Young 9
John Hamblin
John King & Sheila
J. Paterson
Gisele Bohemier
Isabel Creighton
ACW Unit
John Loch 7*
Glen Ginther
J. F. Colpron 10*
Glendon Gill
John Osler
Ed & Diane Nunes
J. Kevin Power 13
Glenn Bowie
John Renner 5
Edward Skinner
J. Philip & Elvira Welch*
Glenn Stewardson
John Renouf
Edward Steeves
Jack & Mary Brill 11
Eileen MacDonald
Gord Gamble
John Salsbury
David Collins
Jacqueline Leppard 9
Eleanor Henneberry
Gordon & Mary Lawley
John Sewuster
David Daigle 7
Jacques Gagnon*
Elizabeth & Hugh
James 7
Gordon Helm
John Stringer
David Fry
Jaime Rudolph
Gouthro’s No Frills
John Swain 15
James & Allison Sangster
Elizabeth McCormick
Grace Keeler WMS –
First Baptist Church
Dartmouth 6
Jon & Valerie Shapiro
James & Barbara O’Regan
Jonathan Chouinard
James & Elizabeth
McKenna 7
Jonathan Drouin
Dave Kerr
David & Dianne Nantes
David & Sheila
Ferguson 11
David Gauthier
David Gray
David Haase
David Hebb
David Kalix
David Lacusta 13
David Meadows
David Quilchini
Elizabeth Meier
Elizabeth Mills 7
Elizabeth Roger
Ellen Jost
Grace United Church 11
Grant & Ruth Chisholm 17
Elliott & Judi Hayes 7
Grant & Sharon
Warwick 13
EnCana Cares
Foundation 11
Greek Council
John Miller 9
James & Helen Sharpe
Jorna & Craig
Incorporated
James & Marilyn
Langille 17
Joseph & Elizabeth
Dooley
James Berry
Joseph Daniel
James Campbell
Joseph Vessey
Leslie McLean
Mary Harper 13
Lila MacLean
Mary Hughes
Oceanstone Seaside
Resort
Robert Zed
Judith Banoub
Judith Graham 13*
Linda Alexander
Mary Lynch 6*
Olive MacPhee 5
Robin Levy*
Judith Grant
Linda Wilson
Mary Rainforth 11
Rod Wilson
Judith Reade 9
Lisa Lachance
Mary Reid
Juliana Burgesson
Lisa Wilson
Mary van den Hoogen 5
Outpatients
Physiotherapy –
Veterans Memorial
Building
June Boswell 14
Lise Wilhelmy-Steele 12
Massage Addict
Owen Caldwell
Roger Stanzel
Justin McDonough
Matthew & Margaret
Salisbury 18
P.A & T. R. King
Ronald & Paula George
Paddy Muir 5
Ronald Cox 13
K. H. Anthony Robinson
Local 1405 United
Brotherhood of
Carpenters and
Joiners 6
Matthew Chisholm
Pam Crowell
Rose Cluett
Kameleon
Lois Whitehead 6*
Maureen MacDonald
Pamela Reid
Rose McGinn 6
Kara Craig 5*
Lorne Abramson
Maureen Manuge 7
Parkhill United Church 9
Roselle Green 16
Karen Gross*
Lorraine Williston*
Maureen Mitchell
Parks Canada
Ross Elliott
Karen Mills 17
Lorrainne Lewis 5
Maurice Chiasson
Pat Kramer
Karen Sample 13
Louis Brill
Mayssoune Lawen
Patricia McDermott
Royal Bank of Canada –
Social Committee
Karen Wentzell
Louise Sewart 9
McKelvie’s Restaurant
and Grill
Patricia Moore 5
JV9 Consulting Inc.
Kate Fitzgibbons
Lucie Anne Ingoldsby
Kate Langille 7*
MCT Insurance 5
Lucy Freake 11
Katerina & Oliver
Neumann
Mel & Cheryl Ritcey 8
Lucy Kerr
Kathleen Norris 11
Kathleen Rothwell
Lucy Kerry 7
Luke MacDonald
Merle MacIsaac
Michael & Wendy Murphy
Michael Casey
Kathryn Heckman
Lundrigan Blood
Collection Service
Limited
Kathy Singfield
Lydia Jack 5
Michael Holland 7
Kazue Semba
Lynde & Maureen Harding
Michael Mills
Keith Burke 13
Lynn McAslan
Michael Musial
Keith MacKay
Lynn O’Callahan
Michael Myette
Keith McNamara
Lynn Tilley
Michael Nuschke
Keith Towse
Lyn-Sue Wice
Michael Savage
Ken & Maureen Marvin 7
M. Eisener 18
Michael Speraw
Ken Donnelly
M. Murray 18
Michael Ungar
Ken Geddes
M. R. Sylvester 7
Michele Williams*
Ken Holmes 7
MacMaster Music Inc. 10
Mike McKenzie
Kendall Nowe
Madelyn Spicer 5
Mike Smit
Kevin Blair 5*
Maha Arab
Mike Young
Kevin Duffy 7
Maida Murray 5
Millers Kettle Corn
Kevin Kerr
Minuteman Press
Kevin Schwenker
Marathon Human
Resources Consulting
Group Ltd.
Kevin Xia
Marcel Tellier
Kiln Art
Marcie-Ann Gilsig
Kathryn Coldwell 5*
Kim Hayward
Margaret Burns*
Kim Stairs-Freeze
Margaret Ross 11
Kirk Blanchard
Marian Montague
Kirk Higgins
Marilyn Crooks 5
Knox United Church 12
Kornelis & Beverley
Deelstra
Krave Burger
L. P. Sanchenko
L. Robert & Jean Shaw 5
Marilyn Gerriets*
Marilyn Jolly 5
Marilyn Smith WMS –
First Baptist
Dartmouth 7
Lake Echo Lioness Club
Maritime Broadcasting
System Limited
Larry Baxter 6
Marjorie Lindsay
Larry MacEachern
Marjorie Stevenson
Lauren Connors
Mark Brown
Leanne Ryan
Mark Emberly
Lee & Joyce Hiltz 16
Mark Hooftman
Leo Christakos
Mark Reid
Leonard & Helen
Sweett 6*
Mark Taylor
Leonard Moxon 9
Markland Associates
Limited 9
Lesley Graymorin
Lesley Hinton &
D. Craig Chandler
Mark Winfield
Martha Wilson 8
Martin Haase 12
Michael Craig
Michael Flynn
Moira Maclean
Moss Media Solutions
Murray Brown 9*
Patricia Uthe
Patrick Cassidy
Roberta Clarke 5
Roger Burrill 8
Roger Sinclair
Royal Canadian Legion –
Four Harbours Branch
#120 9
Patrick Fitzgerald
Royal LePage Shelter
Foundation 6
Patrick Stubbert
Ruby MacDonald 7
Paul Bennett
Ruth Holloway 8
Paul Christie
Ruth MacKenzie
Paul Gallagher
S. V. Coates
Paul Goodman
Sackville Heights
Elementary School
Paul Kent
Paul Wilson
Pauline Currie 7
PEI Golf Packs
Saint Benedict Parish
– Catholic Women’s
League Council 16
Performance Plu$
Saint James United
Church Women 9
Peter & Grace Fader
Saint John XXIII CWL
Peter Caldarozzi
Sandra Lavers
Peter Dunsworth
Sandra Lee 8
Peter Malloy
Sandra Walde 7
Peter Orser
Sandy Crawford 11
Peter Woolsey 8
Scott Bentley
PharmaChoice
Scott Burke
Phil & Lynne Gaunce
Scott Burke
Phil Otto
Scott Priske
Philip Jardine 7
Seafood Producers
Association of NS
Phyllis Bryson 8
Myrna Walls
Province House Credit
Union Ltd.
Serviam Executive
Coaching Incorporated.
Shane DeCoste
Myrtle Pineo 9
R. Laird Stirling 17
Nancy Regan
Rachel Derocher
Nancy Smith
Ralf Pickart
Nancy Whitby 11
Ralph & Mary Zelmer 5
Nataleah Irvine
Neil Stephen
Rapport
Communications Inc.
Neptune Theatre
Revolve
Shaun Dauphinee
Nga Phan
Reyno Fisheries Ltd.
Shaun O’Brien
Niall Burke
Rhonda Harrington
Shauna Tracey 7
Nicholas Foran
Richard Beazley 10
Shawn Monahan
Nick Childs
Richard Hodgson
Shawna Eye
Nicola Young 5
Rick & Carolyn Buhr 17
Sheila Cardone 13
Noble Grape
Rick & Marian Kelly
Sheila Dunphy
Norma White 13
Robert & Susan
Summerby-Murray
Sheila Mont 5
Robert Batherson
Sheila Woodcock*
Robert Bury & Co.
Shelagh Thomson
Nova Scotia Liquor
Commission
Robert Chisholm
Robert Hanf
Shelley Meister
& Jim Parsons
Nova Scotia Power Inc. 7
Robert Mattatall
Sherry Lee Gregory
Nova Scotian Crystal
Robert Ronan 8
Sherry Porter 5*
Robert Shaw
Shirley Hill 7
Norman Donovan
Nova Emergency
Medicine Organization
Shari Frizzell
Sharon Longard 6
Sharon Ross 5
Sharon Sinnott 6
Sharon Whiteway 12
Sheila Stevenson 10
Shirley Keeler 6*
St. Margaret’s Bay
Lions Club
Suellen Bradfield 5
Thea Meeson 7*
Wanda McDonald 7
Sidney Croul
Susan Bennett
Wawanesa Insurance
Simplycast Interactive
Marketing Ltd.
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
CWL
Susan Bowles 5
Thomas & Kathleen
Copeland
Thomas Anderson
Wayne Carter
Ski Martock
St. Peter’s Anglican Ladies
Guild 6
Susan Manning
Susan Mathers 7
Thomas Jackson
Wayne Chapdelaine
St. Theresa’s Church CWL
Susan McBride
Thornbloom
Wendy Gardiner
Susan Molloy
Tim Rissesco
Socorro Lee 5
St. Thomas More CWL
Wendy Jones
Susan Schmid
Tim Trask
Sound by Baak
St. Vincent de Paul CWL
Wendy Kinley 5
Sportwheels Sports
Excellence
Stairs Memorial United
Church Women
Suzanne Manovill
Timberlea Baptist Dorcas
Society 6
Wilfred Dillman 8
St. Albans Anglican
Church
Stanley Thomas
Sylvain Morin
Stephen & Donna
Crowther
Sylvia Mangalam 11
Smith & Touesnard
Inc. 10
St. Andrews Anglican
Church 8
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Church A.C.W 6
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church Ladies Guild 13
St. Augustine’s Anglican
Ladies Guild 7
St. Brigid’s Parish – CWL
St. Catherine of Siena
CWL
St. Francis by the Lakes
Anglican Church
Mothers’ Union 6
St. John the Evangelist
Mother’s Union
St. John’s Anglican
Mother’s Union 7
St. Margaret of Scotland
Anglican Church 5
Stephen & Marianne
Forbes 7
Suzanne Payne
Symphony Nova Scotia
T. G. Lancaster 5
Timothy Brennan
Timothy Leopold
Timothy Murphy 7
Tobias Norwood
Wawanesa Social Club
Will Russell
Willa Shaw 7*
Willem Waltman
William & Doris Phillips 9
Tom Harz
William Black Memorial
United Church
Tony Rodrigues
William Digby
Tara Perrot*
Trinity United Church
Women 10
William Kerr
Stephen Rigden
Ted & Cara Tax
Troy Dawson
Stephen Stairs
Tela Olive Phillips
Unifor Local 2107
Steve Archibald
Tessa Burney
Valerie Dubois*
Steve Foran
The Church of the Holy
Spirit A.C.W. 6
VanWiechen Construction
Stephen & Shari Craig
T. Wayde Crawford
Stephen Emberly
Tanya Matthews
Stephen Gray
Steve Murphy
Steve Parker
Steven Moir 11
Stevens Road United
Baptist Church –
WMS 9
Stew Hattie
Success College 8
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
The Lord Nelson Hotel
and Suites
Vicki Grant
Victor & Janis Catano 13
Victoria Harwood
The Phone Lady
W. Cary Risley 6
The Redeemed Christian
Church of God
W. Eric Duggan
The Sweet Spot
W. G. Sydney & Idabell
McDonald 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
Justin Raymakers
Vicki Murray
Jean Crofts
Stephanie & Maurizio
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
William MacAvoy
William Nearing
William Phommavongsay
Willian MacMillan
Wood Street Center
Woodlawn United Church
– Outreach Committee
Woodlawn United Youth
Group – Justice League
Wyndholme Christian
Women’s Fellowship
YPO – WPO Atlantic
Chapter Inc. 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-free1-866-620-0676
[email protected]
www.phoenixyouth.ca