Real Stories -- Story List
A dynamic group of volunteers in Kingston fights against the stigma of poverty by
empowering individuals to bring change in their environment, starting with their own
kitchen table.
A pro-active support program in Ottawa helps pregnant teenagers and young mothers
struggling against the odds.
After many years of drug abuse and criminal activities Ron makes a fresh start by learning
how to carve out a living.
A vegetable garden started by a Community Health Centre in the midst of Hamilton's
industrial surroundings is therapeutic for a large and diverse community of faithful
growers.
Adequate housing is the number one health issue in Regent Park and community members have
organized to make sure their voices are heard.
Kimberly, a young mother, finds the help and support she needs to regain her inner
strength and sense of self worth and overcome the fears and stigma of her situation.
Following the tragic death of an infant, the emotional downturn and then death of his wife
to AIDS, Cliff receives support and counselling and manages to rebuild his life and take
care of his two children.
Having fled from torture and persecution, Mireya finds support in her struggle to build a
life without violence and abuse for her and her children.
The story of Shannon, a young mother that manages to break the cycle of violence and abuse
in her life and embarks on a healing journey with supportive counselling from her local
Health centre.
Faced with constant harassment at work, while trying to cope with caring alone for her
three children after the death of her husband, Ayesha's physical and mental health
deteriorates until she reaches out for help and counselling at a womens' health centre.
Following several years of abuse Margarita finds the support she needs to break out of an
abusive relationship and regain her sense of self worth.
Nancy, a middle aged woman finds support in her decision to radically change her lifestyle
and manage her deteriorating physical and mental health.
A teenage couple learns important life skills and grows to take care of themselves with
help from their local community health centre.
Russell, a young Toronto man reaches out for help in his struggle to understand and
overcome his drug abuse problem.
To maintain a good quality of life seniors need more than the physical ability to go out
and about as this story demosnstrates.
Jay, a single mom in rural Ontario, survives an abusive relationship and with a little
help manages to become a whole person again and contribute to her community.
A collective kitchen in Hamilton has helped build stronger communities as well as
healthier individuals.
A Special Place
Margo's story is about a place where people with special needs are treated with respect
and understanding and not as a collection of symptoms.
Off the Wall
Young people in Lanark with a little help from their health centre have organized in a
group to develop new leisure and learning opportunities for themselves and to overcome the
alienation and prejudice of the community's adult population.
The Path Home
Cecilia, an immigrant teenage mother finds support and counselling to
overcome the traumas of violence, abuse and rejection from her family enabling her to find
her own way
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