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...
REFLECTING ON 2020 I sat around the supper table with core members and assistants, trying to come up with what the highlights of our year were. Community Vacation, assistants coming and going, exciting...
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...
