Press Release

October 01, 2020

Walking in peace and friendship.

Phoenix Youth Programs stands in solidarity with the Mi'kmaq community in ensuring their treaty and human rights are honoured.

We make this statement in reference to treaty rights outline in the Peace and Friendship Treaties, as well as human rights outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including but not limited to: land, wildlife harvesting, self-government, decolonized education, appropriate housing, sanitation (clean water), health and social security.

June 15, 2020

Phoenix Youth Programs stands in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter and African Nova Scotian, Black and racialized people in demanding justice for Black lives. Please read our full statement and commitment to the community.

 

April 06, 2020

Journalist Kim Hart MacNeil interviewed Phoenix and other charities across Atlantic Canada to discuss how organizations are rising to the challenge of supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click to read the article featured in The Philanthropist...

February 19, 2020

In January, 2020, Phoenix released our new five year strategic plan! This Compass was developed over 2019 in consultation with leadership, staff, community members and youth.

The Compass outlines our four strategic directions:

1. Strengthening Organizational Capacity

2. Supporting the Whole Person

3. Building Housing Security

4. Amplifying Community Capacity

We are excited about the path that lies in front of us to grow and deepen our supports for youth, families and communities!

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