by Melissa Kempf | Aug 26, 2020 | Keep a Roof Stories, Supportive Housing Adult Stories
A reflection of the Housing Supports offered through the YWCA. Struggling with generational poverty, abuse and addictions, at age 48 Lisa was referred to the YWCA St. Thomas Elgin by her continuing education teacher. Lisa was trying to make changes in an environment...
by YWAdmin | Nov 11, 2019 | Keep a Roof Stories, Stories
A reflection of the housing supports offered through the YWCA During childhood, Amy encountered many struggles. At the age of 12 she was placed with a foster family during a time when her mother was facing a number of personal challenges. After being in the care of...
by YWAdmin | Nov 11, 2019 | Keep a Roof Stories, Stories, Supportive Housing Youth Stories
As a reflection of the housing-based case management supports offered through the YWCA, at Harmony House During childhood, Courtney moved around a lot due to the breakdown in family relationships, financial struggles and instability. Family and Children’s Services was...
by YWAdmin | Nov 11, 2019 | Keep a Roof Stories, Stories, Supportive Housing Adult Stories
A life impacted by the support offered through the YWCA Women’s Residence Natalie, age 35, was referred to the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin through a family friend. Identifying that she had hit a roadblock in life, needed to start focusing on making positive choices, Natalie...
