There are a number of funds that strengthen the activities of PHSS and the lives of people we support:

PHSS Foundation Funds

Brian Dunne Housing & Accessibility Fund (Endowment Fund)

This fund was established by friends of Brian Dunne, PHSS’ President and CEO, to further his dream of home-based support and community access for everyone who wishes it.

Carmell E. Tait Memorial Fund for Advocacy & Social Justice (Endowment Fund)

This fund was established in 2020 in memory of Carmell Tait, the Chief Operating Officer of PHSS for 32 years. Carmell’s number one priority was helping the people we support and their families. She was a natural advocate for the marginalized, with a sense of fairness and justice at the core of her being.

To celebrate Carmell’s vision, work, and legacy, interest from this fund will be used to further her commitment to advocacy and social justice, to help fund initiatives and efforts that will help people and their families.

Elizabeth Leighton Training & Education Fund (Endowment Fund)

Friends and family of Elizabeth Leighton, a Past President of PHSS Foundation, marked her 60th birthday with the establishment of this endowed fund. Income from the fund will provide training and education for those supported by PHSS as well as staff who provide support.

International Networking and Representation Fund

This fund was designed to foster strategic networking and collaboration in the health and social care sector. It presents a unique opportunity for PHSS to actively participate in international conferences and allows us to become educators and evolve innovative models of care and support. This fund gives PHSS an opportunity for professional growth, international collaboration, and to cultivate innovative solutions that have the potential to reshape the landscape of health and social care.

Fulford Family Fund (Endowment Fund)

The Fulford Family established this endowed fund in an effort to ensure quality and consistent supports for those we serve. Income from this fund can be used for family or those we support.

PHSS Van Fund

Accessible transportation is a major barrier for those we support to get around to activities, meetings, and doctors appointments.  This fund will be used to purchase vehicles and make them fully accessible, this might include wheelchair accessibility features, ramps, secure restraints, and other modifications that empower individuals with mobility challenges to travel comfortably and safely. The van fund ensures that everyone in PHSS has the means to participate in various programs and activities.

Lori Hicks Vacation Fund

Lori Hicks was a long-time PHSS employee who brought a sense of connection to each person she supported, as well as an incredible belief in all that they could do.  She believed each person had a gift, and it was that belief that enriched the life of everyone she knew.

PHSS Foundation wanted to honour Lori and recognize all of her contributions.  In discussions with Lori, she was very supportive of having a fund in her name which would assist people supported to travel, more specifically, to Disney World – which would reflect her love of Disney and travel, as well as her commitment to the people she loved and supported.  This fund will help those we support to go on their dream vacations and we know Lori, in spirit, will be accompanying them on their travels.

PHSS Funds

Enriching Lives

The Enriching Lives Fund provides financial assistance to assist people we support to participate in activities that align with their person-centered plan. Donations made to the Enriching Lives Fund help to reduce the financial barrier for those we support to achieve their goals and dreams, and in turn, enjoy a more enriching life.

Staff Support in Hospital

PHSS is one of the very few agencies that continues to send support staff with the people we support while they are in hospital. Given the unique care and communication needs, our staff are also a significant advocate for the needs, preferences, and wants for those who may have alternative forms of communication. It provides comfort, reduces stress and anxiety, as well as eases the burden on family members, knowing there is a trusted, familiar face with their loved one. Unfortunately, we do not receive additional funding to provide this service. Donations made to the Staff Support in Hospital Fund help us ensure that we can continue to provide this compassionate service for the people we support and their families.

Project Hope

As Project Hope is very special to many families, there are some who choose to donate to the program. Project Hope has also run fundraisers throughout the years: Rocking for Hope, the Christmas Art/Bake Sale, and a third party event called the Mummer’s Dance.

Click here to download and print the Endowment Fund Application Form and instructions.