by Mona | Nov 18, 2022 | Seniors Programs, Success Stories
Jeremy has been one of our clients for the past nine years. Growing up, Jeremy excelled in school. By the time he reached his senior year of high school, he was collecting straight As and university scholarships. But he was uncertain of what he wanted to do with his...
by Mona | Nov 16, 2022 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
Mental health concerns and addiction are some of the most complex challenges facing youth in Canada today, but only 1 in 5 who need help actually receive it. Without adequate and timely support, youth are vulnerable to increased mental health challenges, difficulties...
by Betty Kim | Sep 13, 2022 | Success Stories
Bienca is an ambitious person, who is goal-oriented in all corners of her life. She completed a 16-week baking course at George Brown College, and is currently working as a full-time Personal Support Worker. It’s been a tough journey for Bienca. In 2016, Bienca was...
by Betty Kim | Sep 13, 2022 | Success Stories
The impact of the pandemic and rising inflation has created ongoing barriers for our young clients, especially those who need housing. Perin, a Community Support Worker from our Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program, says it’s a worry: “Rent prices have gone up so much...
by Debora Jesus | Mar 17, 2022 | Success Stories
The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates transgender people and their achievements. A vibrant part of the LGBT2SQ+ community, transgender individuals have made a lot of progress towards true equity over the years. But there’s more we can do. Everyone...
by Debora Jesus | Mar 17, 2022 | Success Stories
Every year, on March 30th, we celebrate World Bipolar Day – an opportunity to raise awareness about this illness and to help end the stigma. The date is also the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, an internationally recognized artist who lived with bipolar. This year,...
