FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2020 - Phoenix Society is pleased that 38 new supportive homes are opening in Surrey this month for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the community, and looks forward to construction starting on 40 additional homes. Fraserside Community Services Society will operate the 38 studio units at Peterson…
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While today the news is understandably dominated by COVID-19 pandemic and the drug poisoning crisis, it’s important to continue to raise awareness to the lasting impacts of the AIDS pandemic of decades past. Annually, on Dec. 1, we commemorate World AIDS Day and the start of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week. Support at both a community…
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The first-ever count of individuals living in recovery facilities in the Metro Vancouver region happened this year, and it happened in Surrey with support from the Phoenix Society. “This is a first-of-its-kind study and has been several years in the making,” says Phoenix Society CEO Keir Macdonald. “We are thrilled and thankful the BC Non-Profit…
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"It’s this passion for helping those who are suffering that will continue to drive my career path." - Amy Reid. We are excited to welcome Amy to the communications team! Amy brings 11 years experience in journalism with her including writing, reporting, editing, photography, video creation and social media engagement/management. Welcome to the team Amy!…
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Phoenix would like to announce or new Manager of Accounting Luke! His passion for numbers and his big heart is the perfect addition to our growing team. Thank you Luke for joining us and teaching us so much in such a short time already! #StaffAppreciation
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Phoenix would like to welcome Moshin Manji to the team! Moshin comes with over 20 years of Human Resource experience and brings innovative ways to keep the work place interactive and positive! Thank you Moshin for joining our team! #StaffAppreciation
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Surrey, BC- The Aging Offender program, operated by the Phoenix Society, has just been launched this May. This innovative new program is a partnership with the Correctional Services of Canada and based in our Rising Sun Villas building in Surrey. This program is designed to provide a bridge between correctional institutions and community and provides…
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Out of Crisis Comes Collaboration. When Phoenix Society chief executive officer, Keir Macdonald, and Fraserside Community Services Society Chief Executive Officer, Lynda Edmonds, connected about the impacts of COVID-19 on their respective clients, Lynda mentioned that there were concerns about the persons served at Peterson Place in Surrey. The meal program that most residents accessed…
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