AMID GLOBAL CRISES, WHERE DO YOU FIND HOPE? An earthquake in Haiti, violence in Afghanistan, wildfires in British Columbia, and a global climate crisis – never mind the climbing cases of COVID-19 in vulnerable populations. Reading the news...
THANKS TO YOU, WE'RE BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE One morning this month, going through the mail, I opened an envelope and was filled with gratitude – inside was a cheque for $30,000.
A HIVE OF ART, CONVERSATION, AND EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS: HEATHER'S REFLECTION Long before I began my volunteer role with Creative Connections, my curiosity was sparked by the ever-changing storefront window and art-filled walls of the Prince William Street location. I was...
A COMMUNITY IN BLOOM Last August, my partner and I moved from Ontario to Saint John so I could pursue a position with L’Arche Saint John. In the past few weeks, I have begun...
A PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE When I lost my job a year ago, the first place I wanted to be was with my friends at L’Arche Saint John and Creative Connections. I was infatuated with...
SMALL COMMUNITY, BIG DREAMS Sharing everyday life together at L’Arche, it is very easy to forget the 'titles' that we ascribe to. Whether assistant, community leader or core member, we all learn from, care...
