My team
My Story…
I'm so excited to be running for PHS this year. For me, the Under Armour Eastside 10k is a great way to give back, but also a good excuse to force myself to get in shape!
I am very proud to be a part of the PHS team. For my 16 years of involvement in the Downtown Eastside, I've been so impressed by PHS' approach to this important work and its steadfast commitment to upholding values that align with my own -- empathy, kindness, and meeting people "where they're at". Now, more than ever, harm reduction needs our support, and through this run, I'm honoured to contribute (in a small way) to that.
Thanks for checking out my page, encouraging me, and (if you can) making a contribution to this cause that is so close to my heart. See you at the finish line!
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 18 | Glen Clark | $107.72 |
| Jun 13 | Penny Gurstein | $54.31 |
| Jun 13 | PHS community Services Society | $54.31 |
