Articles for the Topic "Families"

Before I begin my story I feel I should tell you...

2009-05-27T02:17:56

The shelter staff helped me find a maternity home for young unwed mothers, somewhere I needed to be.

Eric & Sons

2010-03-10T03:20:51

"As a man, it's hard to admit I need help," says Eric, a single dad raising two boys in the midst of a crisis that's hitting men with particular severity.

Family Stories by Eva's Initiatives

2011-05-17T11:56:12

You will find attached a Family Storybook which includes stories written by participants in our program about their experience with the FRP.

Here is My Story

2009-05-27T01:04:10

"I am a fifty five year old, single mother of a 13-year-old son, who arrived in Canada in 2006. Here is my story."

I am a thirty three year old single mother of four boys

2009-05-27T02:30:59

"I came to Canada because I feared the Taliban and other extremist Muslims. This is my family's story of how we came to Canada and the period of time we were homeless."

In Their Own Words

2009-07-07T10:02:29

For some, it's hard to imagine what it's like to be homeless or live in a shelter. For others, a shelter is their temporary home. Here is what the children at Robertson House, a shelter for mothers and children had to say about their experience Drawings featured on this page are by children from Birkdale Residence and have no direct connections to the quotes.

Jeneen

2011-08-10T11:58:05

Jeneen and her two children live in a tent community in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The cause of their homelessness is high cost of living in Northern Canada, not wanting to burden relatives, and needing to be close to community services. Often people ask "why don't their relatives help?", which I normally ask "how was your last Thanksgiving - drama free?". The point is more often than not living with a family member is rather uncomfortable. Imagine an "extra" family living with you indefinitely and without their own income! Rather quickly it becomes a burden, and most people these days just don't have the space and income to take care of another family. Jeneen seems to be making the best of it, for now! This is not camping - it is homeless! And winter is fast approaching. I do love her last wish.

Life Could be Better

2009-05-27T02:24:28

"Unless you have experienced it yourself, you cannot possibly understand what is like to sit down with your three little girls, look into their beautiful faces, and tell them that their Mommy will never be coming home again. She now lives with the angels."

My brave dad

2010-04-06T12:38:21

Michel and his teenage daughter may be homeless right now, but they still have each other. "He keeps a brave face," says Elisa. "It’s not as hard as it seems."

My story of being homeless

2009-05-27T02:16:05

I was in the hospital in pre renal failure and when I got out I checked my email and saw I had received one from my oldest daughter telling me that she was living on the street and needed my help.

Thank You for Giving Me the Opportunity

2009-05-27T02:22:44

"I am only allowed $554 for my rent (when you are on Social Assistance) for a three bedroom, which is absolutely ridiculous."

The neighbourhood we moved to…has group fights, drug use and distribution, and problematic neighbours

2009-05-27T02:11:46

Hello my name is Melissa and my husband's name is Sean. We are a young couple in our early twenties. We have four children, two boys and two girls and we live in London. I have had problems with housing instability since sixteen years of age. Non-payment of rent, illegal borders, and illegal activities are some of the reasons for this.