Community Development Halton Blog

Better language, and a more human approach; change in the form of dignity by Marco   Right now, the most important thing in my life is being able to provide for my family. I have a young toddler, and finances are not always the easiest thing to manage. So anything I can do to support my partner and my daughter feels huge. That is honestly why I agreed to do this research. The gift card definitely mattered, but also because I have had a lot of experience in Halton, both access

Staying connected and not doing it alone by M.K.B. I had to move away from Halton because my family moved, but all of my support systems were still there. I did not want to let myself get isolated in a new town, so having access to virtual services has been incredibly important to me. I have been able to join Support House groups for mental health and substance use concerns, attend creative writing groups through the Writers Collective of Canada, and meet with my therapist vi

Choosing a Road Forward By Ashley I did not spend much time on the street. I couch surfed with friends for a bit and then ended up in the shelter. Back in 2019, it was coed, half female and half male. It was not a good time. The staff were tough and always seemed to be looking for a reason to kick you out. One time, I was sitting on the couch, and someone asked me to pass a bottle of vitamin C, and they tried to kick me out for that. Not long after that, COVID came. I actuall