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My Story…
I’m excited to be running in the 2024 Under Armour Eastside 10K to support PHS Community Services Society! This incredible organization is doing vital work in Vancouver and Victoria, helping those who are most in need with housing, healthcare, and harm reduction services. I’m passionate about giving back to my community, and by raising funds for PHS, I’m helping to make a real difference in the lives of people facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and addiction. Running for a cause that’s so close to my heart makes this race even more meaningful, and I can’t wait to contribute to PHS’s impactful work!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 26 | Julia Miller | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 19 | Shelley Adams | $107.72 |
| Aug 19 | Scott Higgs | $107.72 |
