Self-determination enables The Doorway to use a ‘help them, help themselves’ philosophy when supporting young people to move from street to mainstream culture. Read ‘I Can Now Problem Solve’ on The Doorway blog to hear one young persons journey…
For a bit… I almost changed myself. For somebody else. I almost changed my scene. For dirty publicity. I almost fussed a style. To be seen worth the while. In the pursuit of cool. I could have changed my clothing. Felt self loathing. I could have slurred minorities.…
While making changes in my life I have found many things that I thought wouldn’t have to change ended up being some of the biggest things that needed to be done first. Cutting people out of my life is…
My wish for everyone in the new year….May peace break into your house,May thieves come to steal your debts,May the pockets of your pants become a magnet for $20 bills,May love stick to you like VaselineMay laughter assault your…
It’s now been a full year since I moved into this apartment unit. 365 days being housed, and building up to a place where my life should be at rather than where I was at. In the time since I’ve moved…
A look back. I remember the first time I walked into The Doorway not knowing where my life was going. I was scared. The past had been filled with a lot of grief, self-destruction and little self-awareness. After my…
The Doorway believes in the importance of community connection, hear from our volunteers! Interested in volunteering, learn about the many opportunities available on our website https://thedoorway.ca/volunteer/
When I first started coming to The Doorway, well even heard about it, I was very skeptical that there were people, and not only people but a whole organization of people, that were so willing to give unconditionally, no…
Belief leads to transformational change for young people at The Doorway, our Executive Director Jennifer Stacey shares how.
Our process and the relationships we build grow confidence and a better future, hear what Willow has been able to accomplish through The Doorway. When I first started going to The Doorway, I was not doing so well. I was fresh out of…
