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I'm excited to be running in the UA Eastside 10k again! This is my third time participating, and it's become something that I look forward to each year, both as a way to stay in shape and as a way to give back to an organization that's so close to my heart -- PHS Community Services Society.
PHS delivers vital services to some of our province's most marginalized communities, including supportive housing, shelter beds, low-barrier banking, healthcare, and harm reduction. The provision of these services makes our communities safer, healthier, and more inclusive -- even for those we don't serve directly.
I'm running to support PHS' food program
PHS is known as one of the province's leading providers of housing and healthcare services, but we also provide over 4,000 meals per day, 365 days a year, to our residents! But food costs are rising, and this year we need your help to continue to deliver delicious, hot and healthy meals to those that count on us.
Please consider giving what you can. Your support means so much to me and, of course, to the folks that PHS serves in Vancouver and in Victoria. I know, and if you're reading this you probably do too, that there's nothing more replenishing and comforting than a warm meal when things feel most challenging.
Thank you so much.
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Run with PHS, or Donate to our PHS Run Team to Support Food Security
Through the 2026 Under Armour Eastside 10K, PHS Community Services Society (PHS) is aiming to raise $30,000 to support our essential Food Program, which provides more than 4,500 meals every day—over 2,000 of them hot—365 days a year. These meals support people living in PHS supportive housing, shelters, and community programs who do not have access to a kitchen to prepare their own food.
Food insecurity is rising at an alarming rate. Grocery costs have increased by more than 30% in the past five years, pushing already‑vulnerable people further into crisis. As inflation continues to outpace income supports, many individuals experiencing homelessness or deep poverty are losing access to the food programs they rely on. At PHS, we’re seeing growing demand every day—and we need your help to keep up.
Founded in 1993, PHS is a registered charity providing low‑barrier supportive housing, shelter, health care, harm reduction, and community services to thousands of people with complex needs in Vancouver and Victoria. With over 2,100 supportive housing and shelter units, PHS supports people affected by homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, brain injuries, and systemic poverty. We are widely recognized for Insite, North America’s first legal supervised consumption site, and for our leadership in compassionate, evidence‑based care.
When you run and fundraise for PHS or donate to our PHS run team, you’re helping ensure people have access to one of the most basic human needs: reliable, nutritious food—every single day. Thank you for your time and support!
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
