Robyn
There were other behaviours around that, the drinking just started the spiral… Continue reading Robyn
Tag: hope for the homeless
Lesley-Anne
My fiance never understood why the church would turn against us, rather than rally around us. But I always knew why. I chose him. Continue reading Lesley-Anne
Tamara
I don’t mind if people know I’m on the streets. At least they’ll know how young I am… Continue reading Tamara
Benjamin
That’s the last thing I remember. I was put in an induced coma for four months. Continue reading Benjamin
Nick
I beat up my teachers because they wouldn’t teach me so I was caned daily. They thought I was unteachable… Continue reading Nick
Rick
He’s been providing spontaneous wheels for people in Kelowna’s downtown core for 6 years now… Continue reading Rick
Diane
I dimly remember crawling out from underneath a bridge in Kelowna where I had spent a hellish night trying to stay warm while my body and mind cried out for alcohol… Continue reading Diane
Kelvin
He smiles a sad smile, a bit reserved, a bit wary, and I say hello. Would you like a bowl of soup… Continue reading Kelvin
Justin
Justin was panhandling, his sign read: ‘From Kelowna. Hungry. Please help.’… Continue reading Justin
Nobu
Seven years ago I was living in a wiki-up by Mill Creek, and I said I am going to be committed to community… Continue reading Nobu
Jackie
I started using when I was 13 and having problems at school with bullying… Continue reading Jackie
Paul
He’s sitting on the concrete, just tucked inside the pedestrian walkthrough to the rear parking lot… Continue reading Paul
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