It was a really challenging time for me; I didn’t know how to get a safe place to live, or get my taxes paid.

I was having problems saving cheque to cheque.

It will teach you all the skills you need from now to forever.

People here are so supportive in trying to help us with what we need; it was an awesome experience.

I came from a different country with a different language, political and social systems, and weather. It was hard to adapt.

My hope is that places like this are no longer needed down the road.