By Màiri Corneman

PROJECT PHOENIX is spearheaded by 13-year old Phoenix Scott. She is an activist and speaker who is passionate about preserving the rights and freedoms for all, and for helping others. With the support of her loving family, peers and the community, she formed Project Phoenix, a community focused nonprofit that offers assistance to underprivileged and at-risk individuals. She is a young warrior spirit who has chosen to be an active participant in creating a better world for us all. In her young life she has given many speeches to address the challenges children face during these unprecedented times and has organized events for the members of Project Phoenix to spread awareness for children’s mental health. With the increase of homelessness, the focus has shifted to support those who need it most, and Project Phoenix has been travelling the 401 corridor to bring food, clothing, shelter and supplies to the many people who are in need. The team at Project Phoenix strives to inspire and improve the lives of those who need assistance, while empowering kids and teens to be the ones who provide the ideas, the work and the feedback, and improving their own mental health in the process. Everyone who is part of the team does so on a volunteer basis. All supplies are funded through our supporters and donors, and for this we are truly grateful! The world has shown us that when we come together as a community amazing things happen! We are blessed, and we are humbled by the generosity of many.

“What inspires me is seeing how much of an impact a couple of teenagers can have on someone’s life. It’s seeing a person’s face light up when we interact with them, and especially when we give them a hug. Being out there and seeing people from all different communities and listening to their stories, offering them acceptance and love — that is deeply rewarding to me. After all, we are all one and there should be no reason why we can’t all stand shoulder to shoulder with one another, no matter what our circumstances are.”

— Phoenix www.Phoenix-rising.org