Impact Stories

Every morning, Ben would kick up a fuss about having to go to school. Each day was a fight, and she lost the fight more than she won it. 

Cocaine and marijuana brought chaos and struggle to Amy’s life from an early age. Despite many attempts, her addictions maintained a strong grip.

For Ayvree, reading was once a daunting challenge, something he shied away from in his daily life.  But thanks to the Sylvan Learning after-school tutoring program at Milltown Elementary School in St. Stephen, everything has changed.

Aya Murad’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Born with less than 20 per cent vision, she dreamed of starting her own catering business. Her passion for cooking and her finely honed taste buds, developed to compensate for her limited sight, became the foundation of her dream.

Asher Lanigan dreamt of someday working as a carpenter. But a significant obstacle stood in his way: he didn’t have his high school diploma.

Without a place to call home, Craig turned to the men’s shelter at Outflow.

The Smiths are grateful for the after-school program at Black’s Harbour School. Joanne and John Smith both have jobs, but like so many today are struggling with the rising costs of food and rent.

Kalvin was just six years old when he started with the Sistema music program. Little did he know how much that would shape his life.

Growing up in a loving family and surrounded by good friends, no one knew that Sandra was in an abusive relationship. “I did not recognize the abuse until it escalated, and I knew that I had to leave,” she says.