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PHARA Announces New Name: PHARA Community Services

For 50 years, the Physically Handicapped Adults’ Rehabilitation Association (PHARA) has been providing services that promote independence, health and housing services in North Bay and surrounding area. In celebration of their 51st year the organization is now formally known as PHARA Community Services.

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Andrew Tompsett
Thank a Frontline Worker this Community Support Month

October is Community Support Month and PHARA, a local non-profit housing and independent living organization, is reminding people that this is a time to shine a spotlight on the vital role that frontline workers and volunteers play in maintaining the well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of society, including seniors.

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Andrew Tompsett
PHARA Named a Best Workplace in Canada

PHARA is pleased to announce that they have been recognized on the Great Place to Work® 2024 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Government & Social Services. This award is determined by employee responses and input on the Trust Index Survey through Great Place to Work® methodology.

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Andrew Tompsett
PHARA Client Stories: Craig

Craig, who has a physical disability, was 22 years old, and living with his mother and grandmother. He relied on his mother to provide the majority of his care…

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