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Mike had a rough childhood: born into poverty and living in subsidized housing, he had seen drugs, violence and abuse. Kicked out of the house at 13, he found Lutherwood’s Safe Haven shelter.

Tara Hebblethwaite has an unmistakable passion for her community and life. One would never guess that the composed, accomplished and very active KW native lives with mental illness.

Brad* had a normal childhood with no problems at home or school and lots of friends. All that changed one September morning as he walked toward his new school. “I walked three blocks when this flood of emotion hit me." 

If you don’t have a large network, it may be intimidating to figure out how to start. There are many ways to help you connect with people who share some of your interests.

Job searching is always a challenging task. Add in a global pandemic, and that challenge level increases, and so can your stress. Here are 5 tips to help you succeed in finding that next opportunity, even during COVID-19.

It is important in your job search to take the time to self-reflect. Especially now, when you may be spending more time at home than normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on your skills, assets and challenges you have overcome will help you to develop a stronger resume and cover letter.

Searching for housing online can be difficult for everyone especially so if you are not technologically-savvy. Learning and understanding how to utilize online resources for a housing search can help the process be quicker, easier, and more effective. Here are a few steps to using Kijiji for an online housing search using a computer.

When planning on moving to a new apartment, considering looking for a roommate has a few benefits! Consider the following information as to why having a roommate may be beneficial to you:

You found an apartment that you want to view, what now? Consider the information below before your next viewing.