Feduma, Former Inn from the Cold Client
A Village Can is Inn from the Cold’s annual matching campaign that runs until Sunday, June 9.
This year’s goal is to raise 1 million dollars.
All donations up to $500,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous group of donors.
In a city like Calgary, homelessness can feel like a problem that’s too big for one individual to tackle alone. And you’d be right – but a village can.
That’s why we need your help in making Inn from the Cold’s matching campaign — A Village Can — the biggest yet.
This year, the need is greater than ever. With rising costs and fewer housing options, more families are calling on The Inn for help. We can’t meet this growing need alone. But together, we can.
When she first came to Inn from the Cold, Lucy was a young, mother-to-be, who had made a life-changing decision to leave an abusive and traumatic relationship. Out of options and with no one to turn to, she needed help in her darkest moments. It was for this reason that Lucy found herself seeking refuge at Inn form the Cold.
After making it through such a painful and chaotic experience, Lucy was struggling to come to terms with many emotions, a large part of which was filled with self-doubt and anxiety about her and her baby’s future. Despite these big challenges, the support she received through Inn from the Cold team helped put some of her anxieties at ease.
Family Case Managers worked carefully alongside Lucy every step of the way to rebuild her confidence. They facilitated her enrollment in community-based programs and services to help her welcome her new baby. They also helped her successfully find subsidized housing in Calgary.
Today, Lucy has returned to school to pursue and fulfill her career aspirations. Looking back, she’s eternally grateful for the supports that Inn from the Cold was able to offer during this challenging time.
She is very thankful to those who helped her build and improve her skills – especially her newfound independence.
Lucy’s story is a powerful testament to the fact that people can overcome unimaginable obstacles when faced together. Despite the difficulties faced, Lucy’s story is a reminder that the unwavering support of a community can uplift even the most vulnerable.
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