The 52-Hertz Whale
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- Sep 7, 2018
When the Streets are Safer than Affordable Housing
You may be surprised to learn that I have heard this been said many times. Today, it was said by Sarah – a young person in our art...
- Feb 22, 2018
Conversation at the Drop-In
“I’ve been on my own a long time. I left home when I was 10. Been on my own ever since.” Edward told me this as we sat together in the...
- Dec 18, 2017
A Homeless Vet’s Journey: The Saga Continues…
To hear the audio introduction to A Homeless Vet’s Journey – The Saga Continues…, click the play button below: Week 12, and the only word...
- Dec 13, 2017
A Homeless Vet’s Journey: Week 8
To hear the audio introduction to A Homeless Vet’s Journey – Week 8, click on the play button below: The letter with updated information...
- Dec 11, 2017
A Homeless Vet’s Journey: Week 6
To hear the audio introduction to A Homeless Vet’s Journey – Week 6, click the play button below: When we spoke with Monica at Catherine...
- Dec 6, 2017
A Homeless Vet’s Journey: Week 5
To hear the audio introduction to A Homeless Vet’s Journey, click the play button below: We drove downtown and found the location of the...
- Dec 4, 2017
A Homeless Vet’s Journey: Week 4
To hear the audio introduction to A Homeless Vet’s Journey – Week 4, click the play button below: Monica, from Catherine McKenna’s...
- Nov 29, 2017
A Homeless Vet’s Journey: Week 2
To hear the audio introduction to A Homeless Vet’s Journey – Week 2, click play below: Taking Kurk aside, I asked him about the money...
- Nov 27, 2017
A Homeless Vet’s Journey: Week 1
For the audio introduction to A Homeless Vet’s Journey click play below: Kurk had served several tours of duty in the armed forces,...
- Nov 2, 2017
Searching for Affordable Housing
You would think that in a city like Ottawa, when a vulnerable citizen faces a crisis and loses their housing, there would be a system in...
- Sep 22, 2017
She is Not Unknown
You see her every day on your way to work. Usually she is sitting at Tim Horton’s or resting on a bench. She is hard to miss – a small...
- May 8, 2017
“At Risk”
The term “at risk youth” is thrown around a lot, often without much thought or care. It’s a label that can feel very cold and...
- Nov 28, 2016
Danielle’s Story: Episode 1 – Early Life
“Danielle’s Story” is a series running throughout December. To listen to the audio backgrounder from Family Radio CHRI, click the play...
- Nov 11, 2016
He fought like a soldier
Every Tuesday for the last several years, you could always count on Marcel to greet you at the drop-in. Walking in first thing in the...
- Aug 19, 2016
Kindness
A few months ago, a new person walked through the doors of the drop-in. He was friendly but seemed very cautious. He asked a lot of...
- Jul 8, 2016
Changing the Legacy of Youth Homelessness
How can we change the legacy of youth homelessness in Ottawa? This is a complicated question with an array of possible answers. Back in...
- Jan 15, 2016
Prayer Request
It was a particularly cold night on outreach last week when we came across Brian. It was our first time meeting Brian – who informed us...
- Jul 31, 2015
Turning Youth Away…..
In July 2014, the Passion 4 Youth Fine Arts Program had reached full capacity. We had 20 youth in a tiny room – with no space for any...
- Jul 10, 2015
Hailey
Last year, this video was put out by a shelter in New York City. You’ve probably seen it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6jSKLtmYdM In...
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