Madalynn’s story: Forging a new future
In searching out options for her future, Madalynn turned to the Saint John Learning Exchange. From the moment the young mother became involved with the Learning Exchange, she felt welcome – everyone there was so supportive and understanding. She didn’t feel the daily pressure that weighed on her in her traditional high school. As a…
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Sarah’s story: A frantic search for affordable housing
Sarah did not know where to turn. She needed to find a place to live, and she couldn’t afford what was available. That’s a stressful situation at the best of times – with COVID, it seemed more daunting. Sarah needed to find subsidized housing, but had no idea where to start. She had heard of…
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Suzie’s story: the only child
Suzie was six years old when she started with Bee Me Kidz in Saint John. An only child from a low-income family, she didn’t have many activities outside school – the financial cost was always a barrier to her parents. They were delighted to find Bee Me Kidz, a United Way funded partner that offers…
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