Djamel

Offering services for those with limited mobility

"(Our work) helps service users avoid delays or problems with (various programs) and receiving their benefits."
At the Storefront / Au Centre de services individuels

The Storefront: Sorting out welfare woes

When Ms. B.'s monthly welfare cheque was somewhat mysteriously cut by over $400, she was referred to Project Genesis by a friend.
Nola

Members of Project Genesis stand together

"I don’t give Genesis a hundred percent – I give Genesis a hundred and ten! Anyone can come here and we won’t turn you away. I am proud to be a member of Project Genesis.”
Daren

Tenants supporting each other

"Teach people to stand up for themselves. Give people confidence. People helping people.”
Brigitte

Opening new avenues of hope

"It felt good to provide information concerning financial assistance and housing options, empowering her to make effective change in her life.”
Chris

Breaking the silence surrounding poverty

Edy

Empowering tenants

"Nothing has been more gratifying than to reach those tenants who kindly open their doors to us and agree to take action to empower themselves"
Dua

Increasing confidence for a Home Advocacy Services user

“Since he lost his vision some years ago, Mr. T finds it difficult to manage his paperwork, so he asked our Home Advocacy Services for help"
Mark

My Experience: Keeping rents affordable

"Each time a tenant can stop themselves from being victimized, it is a victory; these individual victories contribute to the ideal of a society that is accessible for everyone."
Catherine

Obtaining benefits for a single mother in a time of crisis

"We were able to ensure that welfare would take the place of the job training payments during her period of treatment and convalescence."