Apr 14, 2018Made of Good Quality by a Caring CraftsmanYet he was not cared for in the same way as he was made, left with many stains of abandonment and abuse. Over time, alcohol, depression...
Oct 13, 2017The Bob Series: Marginalized survivorsNote: To protect the identity of the people I write about, I have chosen to use the name ‘Bob’ in the following piece… All of the people...
Sep 21, 2017A Place of Third ChancesThat’s because this was his third time around. Having taken the next steps to go through an alcohol treatment program and transition into...
Apr 9, 2015Easter ReflectionsHe grew up on a native reserve, where the cruel history of the church was ever-present. For Allan, the church building was not a safe...
Jul 19, 2013Reality CheckI was walking home from work yesterday and had to take a second glance at one of the youth that was panhandling on the streets of Ottawa....
Oct 28, 2011COME AS YOU ART, Art Auction & Coffee HouseWe wish to invite you to our next PASSION 4 YOUTH ART AUCTION showcasing the artwork and musical talents of street-engaged youth this...
Jun 7, 2011GOLF Fund Raiser for Street Youth OutreachOur street youth art program is really making a difference in young people’s lives. Street-engaged youth are finding housing,...
Jan 27, 2011No Where to GoWe were eating lunch when about twelve taps at the door came, softly, rhythmically and then stopped. We looked at each other and guessed...
Oct 8, 2010Auction 2010 ReportOur second (which might become an ‘annual’) auction happened this past Monday, October 4. Here is a brief report about our evening: Over...
May 14, 2010A Changed LifeSam was always going to go to detox in Thunder Bay – some day. His mother would send money and Sam would spend it on booze. His mother...