Changed Life Stories
2009 Changed Life Stories
Elizabeth can tell you - Everyone deserves a chance to improve their health and wellness...
"Seniors in Motion", Active Aldershot -- full story
Beatrice and Lloyd can tell you - Everyone deserves supportive relationships...
"Seniors Drop-In", Afro-Canadian Caribbean Association -- full story
Lorraine can tell you - Everyone deseves to feel part of their community...
"Early Years Centre Mobile", Wesley Urban Ministies -- full story
Jimmy can tell you - Every child deserves a safe place to play, to learn, to grow...
"Youth Resource Centre", YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford -- full story
Claire can tell you - Everyone deserves a new start...
"Fun x Learning + Success", Forest View Church & Van Norman Community Homes -- full story
Kevon can tell you - Everyone deserves a chance for a brighter future...
"Wesley Youth Housing, Wesley Urban Ministries -- full story
2008 Changed Life Stories
Sisters Mackenzie, Taylor, Victoria – ages 9, 12 and 11 -- and their nine year old friend Darren all live in the Nelson Community Co-op neighborhood in Burlington. All participate in summer programming...read Mackenzie, Taylor and Victoria’s full story.
Ninety year old Bea began going to the Seniors Day Program at St. Joseph Villa in 1997 with her husband. The program is funded by United Way. When her husband passed away Bea decided to continue attending and on her own...read Bea’s full story.
Leticia met her Canadian husband in Argentina and moved to Canada to marry him thirteen years ago at the age of 52. Sadly, she lost him suddenly only fourteen months later. In addition to dealing with her grief, Leticia found herself...read Leticia’s full story.
Forty nine year old Melodie has battled cancer – and won – five times since 1990. Given her significant health challenges, for most of this time Melodie was unable to work – even attempts at self employment proved difficult...read Melodie’s full story.
As a professional in the field of children and youth services, Debbie has her share of workplace stress. Coupled with a busy family life, she suddenly found herself unable to cope. As her stress level increased...read Debbie’s full story.
