My team
My Story…
I started running in my early 20s to help combat panic attacks I had started getting. To this day, running helps me sleep well and stay calm and balanced.
I have worked for PHS Community Services for over 14 years. I am proud to be a part of an organization that views every person as a valuable part of the community and works creatively to give vulnerable people safety and dignity.
I have run the East Side 10k many times. This year, I will be running with my son, in his stroller, who will be 8 months old at the time of the race. I am looking forward to sharing my love for running and the community with him.
Description
Founded in 1993, PHS Community Service Society is a registered charity offering low-barrier supportive housing, shelter, harm reduction, healthcare, and community supports in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and Victoria. Our services include safe consumption sites, recovery programs, affordable dentistry, low-barrier banking for over 7,000 members, and a food program delivering 1,500 meals daily within our Vancouver housing locations and programs. We also partner with Culture Saves Lives for harm reduction in Indigenous communities.
PHS serves individuals at risk of homelessness with complex needs related to severe substance use, mental health, brain injuries, and other acute conditions. With over 1,900 supportive housing units, PHS provides critical assistance to thousands, addressing poverty, trauma, and systemic neglect. Renowned for Insite, North America’s first legal supervised injection site, PHS leads in harm reduction and accessible services for marginalized populations.
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Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
| Aug 31 | Heather | $27.60 |
| Aug 31 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 24 | Lana Fox | $27.60 |
| Apr 07 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
