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Client Story: Randy, Jazz Musician gets his swing back

by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 17, 2016 | Emergency Shelter, Figuring Out What's Next, Life at The Lighthouse

Touni has also helped Randy get back on his feet. Randy is a talented jazz musician who sings and plays guitar with his band Checkers. “I used to do a Sinatra show here for years at the Jazz Festival, we played the Bessborough and the Sheraton. I’m more of a singer so...
Client Story: Pat finds help through the Lighthouse Housing Locator

Client Story: Pat finds help through the Lighthouse Housing Locator

by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 16, 2016 | Life at The Lighthouse, Poverty, Social Issues, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse

Pat grew up in Toronto and graduated from the Canadian College of Business and Computers in 2002. She worked in customer service and IT before deciding it was time for a change. “Toronto is one of those cities where basically you love it or you hate it. With Toronto...
Client Story: Kevin O, Professional Bass Player

Client Story: Kevin O, Professional Bass Player

by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 15, 2016 | Addictions, Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Social Issues

Kevin O. grew up in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. As a teenager, he received a six string guitar from his parents for Christmas and immediately fell in love with music. He taught himself to play and eventually switched to the bass when he started his first band called The...
Client Story: Rick M

Client Story: Rick M

by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 11, 2016 | Life at The Lighthouse, Social Issues, Stories of The Lighthouse

Rick M: University of Saskatchewan Alumnus Rick M was born and raised in Saskatoon. He graduated from Evan Hardy Collegiate and studied Public Administration at the University of Saskatchewan, then got into sales. “My first job out of university was with the greeting...
Client Story: Darrel N

Client Story: Darrel N

by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 5, 2016 | Complex Needs Wing, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Social Issues, Stories of The Lighthouse

Darrel N has lived at The Lighthouse for a little over a year in the Complex Needs Wing. He’s easy to recognize- usually dressed up in a shirt and tie (when it’s not too hot) and always sporting a single, dangly earring. Darrel is a huge fan of Star Wars and loves...
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