After leaving her abusive husband, Alma needed a job where she could make a living wage and still be available to care for her children in the evenings. She joined our Women’s Bakery program, and received the training and experience to secure a full-time …
Alma
It wasn’t long after Anthony lost his job that he found himself without a roof over his head. At a Fred Victor-run respite shelter, Anthony met housing worker Jobin Francis. With Jobin’s assistance, he moved into a single, f …
Anthony
Vanessa had been providing her share for an apartment without realizing that her roommate wasn’t paying the rent. When they were evicted, she found a safe place to stay at Fred Victor’s Emergency Respite. That’s where she met Nicholas and his dog Fir …
Vanessa
Dominique had been fighting with her mother for years. After a devastating confrontation, she had to leave home. All she had w …
Dominique
Sarah’s battle with pain led to years of addiction and a rough life on the streets. The need to safely manage her substance use brought …
Sarah