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Phoenix Youth Programs

Phoenix Youth Programs Report to the Community 2025-2026

Phoenix Youth Programs is a Halifax, Nova Scotia charity supporting youth aged 11-24 through emergency shelter, housing, employment, education and mental health services across 16 locations. Its 2025-26 report highlights 6,128 safe shelter stays, a 62% rise in youth accessing housing programmes, and strong employment and wellbeing outcomes for participants.

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Emergency shelter, food access, housing support (including scattered site and independence programmes), healthcare, parenting support, education and employment services (PLEC), clinical therapy, youth outreach, community and leadership programmes across 16 locations in Halifax

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 6,128 safe stays provided at Phoenix Youth Shelter
Key Metric 2 21,400+ individual meals and snacks prepared for youth at the Shelter
Key Metric 3 3,311 volunteer hours donated

Key Outcomes

  • 93% of youth agreed Phoenix Youth & Family Therapy improved their overall mental health and wellbeing
  • 73% of youth living at the Scattered Site Housing Program were in full- or part-time employment during their tenancy
  • The number of youth accessing housing programs increased 62% from the previous year

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