TANYA “I have identified as an alcoholic for 20 years or so and my recovery has had its ups and downs along the way. After a successful period of 5.5 years sober, I started a business, and then Covid came into existence. I relapsed on and...
GF's Story “Before I got to Belkin House, I was recently divorced, I was lost, I was not enjoying my career very much…it had been the first time I had been living on my own for almost 20 years and I started drinking too much and...
“If you're tired, come lay.” - Dean & Terry-Lee . Dean and Terry-Lee's Story DEAN “I was just a normal guy, doing my job, drinking beers, smoking pot, doing my job at the print shop when I discovered meth.” “I got into meth addiction in 2003. When I first started...
“When I was in the Philippines, I really wonder why all the good and bright ones are going out to the foreign countries. I realized that I have a dream to go out too. I really grabbed the opportunity when my husband’s family wanted me...
The Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program (ISIP) assists immigrants and their families learn about Canada's systems and services. We offer opportunities for immigrants to develop English language skills, learn about Canada's labour market, network and develop professional and social networks, and settle into their local...
“My life before Belkin, I guess I would say I was very defeated. I was looking for solutions. My life had become something that I didn’t want…I knew I needed change. That’s what I came here looking for.” . Carlos' Story of Hope “Before Belkin, I was in...
The Hope in the City Breakfast is a special Christmas tradition in our community. This event brings together thought leaders from business, politics, sports and entertainment along with members of the faith community. It is an opportunity to come together, ring in the holiday season...
Stories of HOPE Series: John N For some of us, a story like this is a lifetime. For John N, within a span of 1.5 years. A true story about how God has a master plan for each and everyone of us when we least expect...
Stories of HOPE series: Norman Hall Jr. For three decades, drugs and alcohol were Norman’s solution to numb the heartache of abandonment, betrayal, violence and emotional abuse. Then, after meeting his first grandchild, he really wanted to be a positive influence. But could he get serious...
