While reading through our participant writing archives we found a submission from 1995 explaining the fight to get a job after years on the street. Initially we considered the time saved not having to wait in a 40 minute…
This month our radios and newspapers are marking the passing of Dr. Albert Bandura, born in Alberta, and finished his 95 years in California, where most of his research was carried out. He has been recognized internationally as one…
The Doorway exists to provide an opportunity for young people who want to get off the street and to provide invested community members like yourself with an opportunity to support young people getting off the street. Together we offer…
Art Work By: Marilyn Dyck
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The following is a submission retrieved from a 1989 BackTalk Publication, a newsletter published by The Back Door (now The Doorway). When we read through our 30 year Archives, it is sometimes sad and frustrating how little has changed…
In the past few weeks I have had reason to think back to our history and to reflect on the children who experience our world every day. Journalists and reporters continue to inform us that all children are not…
Today we learned a trusted and generous friend has passed from our world. His pragmatic and generous spirit impacted the young people at The Doorway in personal and useful ways. He understood that young people need the space and…