My team
My Story…
I work as an employment outreach worker for The Bloom Group, a housing organization in the DTES. During my work, I've witnessed the incredible impact of PHS's vital services that include but are not limited to, harm reduction, healthcare, and financial support for marginalized populations. PHS shapes the social landscape of the DTES, providing essential services that save lives and transform the community.
I run this race with the PHS team for two main reasons: Firstly, I've seen firsthand how crucial their work is. Secondly, I want my Russian-speaking friends to know about the DTES front-line heroes and their fight against homelessness.
I'm quite active and enjoy all kinds of physical activities. I've taken part in volleyball tournaments and completed the 10K SunRun several times. However, this will be my first race with a charity purpose, and I believe it will be truly meaningful, regardless of how fast I can run the distance.
Join me in supporting PHS and making a difference in the fight against homelessness. Let's cheer on our community champions!
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 03 | Phyllis Yip | $6.24 |
| Sep 03 | Sarah | $27.60 |
| Aug 26 | Natalia | $11.58 |
| Aug 26 | Alisa T. | $22.26 |
| Aug 26 | Aleksandra | $11.58 |
| Aug 22 | Irina | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 22 | Anonymous | $22.26 |
