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PHS 2025 Mental Health BBQ

Agency Updates, Donor Impact

Progressive Housing Society’s 2025 Mental Health BBQ

Updated on August 29, 2025
by PHS

On August 20, clients and staff from Progressive Housing Society’s mental health support programs gathered at Confederation Park in Burnaby for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and shared community. The 2025 Mental Health BBQ offered a chance to unwind, catch up, and enjoy some well-deserved fun.

We served up hot dogs and hamburgers while people mingled and enjoyed the sunshine. Guests took part in games, posed in the photobooth, and lined up to test their aim at the dunk tank. Three courageous staff members volunteered to be dunked, and a few players proved to have a surprisingly sharp arm. Some staff found themselves taking multiple dips, to the crowd’s delight.

Events like this remind us how important it is to create space for joy, especially for those working through the challenges of mental health recovery. This day wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our event sponsors, who donated food, prizes, and support to help make it happen. We’re so thankful to:

Anthem Properties Group Giving Program
Bentall Green Oak
Bailey Nelson
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Cactus Club
Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis
Fitness World
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
Poco Bowl
Purdy’s Chocolatier
Sal y Limon
SportChek
Stong’s Market
The Keg Steakhouse
The Old Spaghetti Factory
The Improv Centre
Tommy Gun’s Station Square
Vancouver Canadians
Whole Foods Burnaby

We also want to recognize our dedicated staff team who worked behind the scenes to bring everything together. Their care and effort helped create a welcoming, easygoing event that meant a lot to everyone who attended.

We’re already looking forward to next summer.