My team
My Story…
I've never been very athletically inclined, but I realised in my mid forties that I'd need to engage in some sort of physical activity if I wanted to stave off the discomforts of aging.
I started running regularly only about a year ago, and I have found it a deeply satisfying way to get exercise and challenge myself.
I've been working in the DTES community for 15 years and it seems very worthwhile to use this newfound practice to raise money for the PHS.
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.
Tax receipts will be issued for donations for $20 or more.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 | TA | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 24 | Lana Fox | $27.60 |
