Charles Ayotte carefully places buffalo sage inside an abalone shell, preparing for a cleansing ceremony at the sweat lodge at Phoenix Society’s main campus in Surrey. Using no more than four wooden matches, he prays prior to lighting the sage to focus on the intent of asking the sage medicine for assistance. “When the sage…
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LANGLEY - Phoenix Society is excited to announce a partnership with FoodMesh that will provide a regular and reliable supply of fresh food donations from Buy-Low Foods, that will be used to serve nutritious food to those living in recovery, poverty and homelessness. Vancouver-based FoodMesh is dedicated to helping organizations reduce unnecessary food waste. Their…
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Phoenix Society is excited to reveal the name and logo we’ve chosen for Surrey’s newest supportive housing site that is set to open in June. The Phoenix is an ancient symbol of transformation across cultures. This symbol of rebirth and of beginning anew that not only has to do with individual transformation, but also community…
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Phoenix Society is pleased to announce a merger with Delta’s Little House Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Society. The merger came about after a joint recognition that the organizations’ values aligned, and together could provide enhanced support to more individuals struggling with substance use and their families. “This all came together in a really organic…
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Phoenix Society is pleased to announce it has hired Trudi Shymka as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer. Shymka has worked with women and children experiencing homelessness in the Downtown Eastside for over 25 years, expanding women-only shelters and developing minimal-barrier services that provide support and opportunities for women to build on their strengths and move…
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Record investment in recovery and treatment, but gaps remain in mental health support Phoenix Society is pleased to see B.C.’s Budget 2021 include significant investments in supports for youth struggling with mental health and substance use, as well as record investments in treatment and recovery supports for all. This $500 million in investment will help…
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Finding new ways to encourage and support local communities and initiatives has always been at the heart of The Joseph Richard Group (JRG) and something the company continues to see growing during the pandemic. JRG says it is proud to announce a new partnership and community initiative with Phoenix Society. Earlier this year, Phoenix Society…
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Keir Macdonald, CEO of Phoenix Society 7,072. That is how many people British Columbia has lost to poisoned drugs since the beginning of 2016. This week marks exactly five years since the provincial government declared a public health emergency over the tainted and toxic illicit drug supply. Back in 2016, alarm bells were ringing because…
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Phoenix Society is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a charity of benefit of the 2nd annual Surrey Honda Raffle, held in partnership with Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society. “We are excited to announce that beginning March 1 we will be selling $20 raffle tickets, raising funds for mental health initiatives,” said…
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