Welcome

 

Welcome to Gabriola Island's People For A Healthy Community (PHC)

PHC Board and staff would like to thank all those who have supported our organization over the past year. We’ve been terrifically busy in 2011, and our agenda for 2012 is full. We’ve been working towards our strategic goals, including :
  • Expanding our capacity to meet food security needs on Gabriola
  • Being a leader in affordable housing issues on the island
  • Operating as an information centre for social support services
  • Helping Gabriolans to understand the complexity of local social issues

More specifically, and through the contribution of hundreds of volunteers and your big-hearted support, we have:
  • Provided more than 4,000 lunches to hungry Gabriolans - lovingly prepared and served by committed volunteers.
  • Distributed 3,940 bags of food—25% went to feed children on our island. Many of those went to individuals or families who required our services for the first time.
  • Provided a holiday feast for nearly 125 people last December 25
  • Distributed Christmas Bureau vouchers to 98 Gabriola families
  • Nurtured our community gardens—providing fresh, nutritious food for hungry folks as well as gardening opportunities for children, seniors, and PHC clients
  • Expanded the storage capabilities of our Food Bank—we can make efficient food purchases and stretch our food dollars further
  • Launched a popular monthly lunch and social event for over 30 seniors in our community
  • Created a weekly social evening for Youth at Risk to gather information on their priorities and needs to develop future programs
  • Provided employment and job-skill training for unemployed Gabriolans
  • Developed our Circle of Care, connecting generous and skilled Gabriolans with people with multiple needs while offering support services such as financial training, income tax returns, rent and job-readiness support, haircuts, massage, acupuncture, and more.

    • As the year comes to a close, we look back in pride at the work we’ve done as a community to provide resources and assistance in alleviating hunger and isolation.
     

    All of this is because of your generous contributions.
    Thank you! Merci! Danke! Gracias!


    For an overview of our 2010-2013 strategic direction please click here

    People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

    By Audrey Hepburn