by Brittany Bateman | Jun 20, 2017 | Anniversary Series
My name is R. I have been residing at Youth Without Shelter for 3 months. Prior to arriving, I was scared and did not know anyone to help me feel better. Regardless of these feelings I had no choice to become a resident of Youth Without Shelter. The first friend I...
by Brittany Bateman | Jun 13, 2017 | Anniversary Series
John Roberts is living proof that hard luck stories can have happy endings. The St. John’s, Newfoundland contractor sponsors children’s hockey and soccer leagues, is a member of the business establishment and is the father of three children. He is also a former street...
by Brittany Bateman | Jun 6, 2017 | Anniversary Series
Robert’s mother was a sex trade worker and struggled with a crack addiction. He had never known his father. At eight years of age Robert ran away with his sister. Children’s Aid stepped in to provide assistance. Robert has been on his own since he left his adoptive...
by Brittany Bateman | May 30, 2017 | Anniversary Series
Many of our youth share their stories through various artistic mediums. Below, a poem written and narrated by our youth called “Listen”.
by Brittany Bateman | May 16, 2017 | Anniversary Series
It is hard to imagine the struggles, fears and loneliness one might feel being in a strange country and having no one. As hard as it may be to imagine, it is a situation that occurred to a young seventeen year old girl named Liceie. She came to Canada for the summer...
