Impact Stories

With her daughter struggling with homelessness and addiction, Jane took on responsibility for her two grandchildren.  But she faced tremendous challenges, including that her husband was withdrawn and offering little support. That left Jane to shoulder the responsibility alone.

Before she discovered the Saint John Learning Exchange, Laura’s life was entirely dominated by caring for her children. But then she was able to secure childcare, freeing her to think about building a better future for herself and her family.

For seven-year-old Alex, home was not a safe place. The family apartment was punctuated by a lot of fighting that would scare him and his brother. After moving to Second Stage Safe Haven in Saint John, a sense of peace and love began to take over.

Free and confidential, 211 is an information and referral service that quickly connects people to critical human, social, community and government support.

Last summer, Ezekiel and his family arrived in Sussex as eager newcomers ready to establish their roots – and home – in Canada. 

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.

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.

Elizabeth struggled to find clothes that fit her and were comfortable for her children with sensory processing challenges.

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.