For many years, I attended a traditional day program that supports people with developmental disabilities. At the time, the program was held in one large building with many people. I didn’t enjoy it. The environment felt overwhelming, and I didn’t have any real choices. I was told what to do, when to do it, and […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YosQDtRY48M I came to Canada as a child with my mother after fleeing religious persecution. My mother worked tirelessly to support us, and I learned early how to survive with very little. As I got older, I began to question my identity. I had been assigned female at birth, but I knew that didn’t reflect […]
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When war erupted in my country, my life changed overnight. I made the painful decision to flee with my six-year-old son, leaving behind my home, my family, and the life I knew to protect his future. We arrived in Canada with hope, but very little else. For 10 days, my son and I slept in […]
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For as long as I can remember, school has been hard for me. I was bullied from a young age, and it only got worse as I got older. It started with being picked on, then became physical, and eventually followed me online. As I got older, my anxiety became so intense that going to […]
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“At Bethlehem Housing and Support Services, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home,” says Executive Director Lori Beech. “We are committed to doing everything we can to help individuals and families in Niagara build brighter futures.” Bethlehem Housing was founded to address the deep connection between poverty and housing […]
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“We have seen people’s lives become transformed just because they were able to sit down with us and receive immediate, vital support,” says Theresa Murphy of Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods. “Many of the people coming in for our meal programs or personal care products are working – sometimes multiple jobs – but with the current […]
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Happy in My Home Community Support Services Niagara (CSSN) is a nonclinical community support agency helping to support older aged individuals stay in the home of their choice through a “basket” of services like meals, transportation or homemaking. “We are a critical part of our overall healthcare system in Niagara,” says Carolyn Askeland, Executive Director […]
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“One of the misconceptions we hear a lot in the community is that all of our littles must come from single-family households,” says Erin Graybiel, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Niagara. “The reality is there is a multitude of reasons why a young person would benefit from an extra adult mentor.” Big Brothers […]
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