Grant’s story: Leapfrogging his learning
As a youngster at Milltown Elementary School, Grant was able to take advantage of an after-school tutoring program the school was offering. It turned out to be a valuable boost to his education.
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Mark’s story: From struggling to inspired to help
Mark was in his first year of university when the unexpected struck: he was injured in an accident. While he saw a doctor for treatment, he did not realize how serious the impact of the accident and his injuries were.
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Elizabeth’s story: Empowered to launch her own business
Elizabeth struggled to find clothes that fit her and were comfortable for her children with sensory processing challenges.
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Terri’s story: finding freedom through outreach
Terri knew that a degree was a path to a better life. But they also needed to work full-time to both live and pay for school.
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Amy’s story: Pregnant and alone
Amy was pregnant and alone, living in her car on the streets of Saint John.
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Krystal’s story: turning her life around
When Krystal arrived in Saint John, she was on leave from her job, feeling deeply alone and emotionally wrung out. A recovering alcoholic, she had not had a drink for seven years. But she had not yet healed.
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Jane’s story: From trauma to hope
After living the trauma of harassment and unfair treatment at her job, Jane decided to uproot herself and move to Saint John to build a new life.
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Amy’s story: Fleeing with her family
Amy grew up in an unhealthy and stressful home and did not want her children to experience the same, yet she found herself in a relationship where her partner was controlling and abusive – verbally, emotionally and financially.
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Andrii’s story: From fear to joy
A newcomer to Canada from his native Ukraine, young Andrii was understandably bewildered when he started classes at Blacks Harbour School last fall. Faced with living a whole new life in a new land, he struggled to understand English and to speak it. He was reluctant to interact with classmates.
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