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 | Apr 25, 2017 | Anniversary Series
“Homelessness happens. When I walk through the doors in my high school you can’t tell I live in a shelter. We all walk in different shoes.” (Marianne, age 17) Each day for a month Marianne, 17, filled her backpack with a few personal belongings and stored them in her... 
by Brittany Bateman | Apr 13, 2017 | Anniversary Series
Former residents of YWS often reconnect through email sharing their stories, here are two voices from the past. “I would first like to introduce myself as a former resident and a success story from your program. It was June 1987 when I was dropped off at your front... 
by Brittany Bateman | Apr 4, 2017 | Anniversary Series
I stayed at Youth Without Shelter when times were tough. It wasn’t just a place to stay…it was about what I could do to find my way. YWS gives you direction. There are many options, it takes time for all of us to find our way. I know it took me two years to decide to... 
