L.A. fondly remembers meeting her future husband while working for a farmer and states she found her faith when she found him. They felt blessed to be together and started their family. Used to living on a ranch in the hills surrounded by nature, L.A. came to Regina with her husband when he bought a house in the city. Sadly life would throw her a curve ball when her husband passed away just after … [Read more...] about L.A. (ID# NCFC788)
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Linus H. (ID# NCFC0180)
Moving between Yorkton and Winnipeg, Linus came to Regina five years ago to find safety from an abusive relationship. Three years ago when he separated from his partner, he became a full-time single dad of four special needs children. Faced with the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder and one non-verbal child, Linus wants very much to get them all into school and a supportive environment that … [Read more...] about Linus H. (ID# NCFC0180)
Abdul M. (ID# NCFC1286)
Coming to Canada from India in 2023, Abdul is grateful for the opportunity to live in a country that allows him to raise his kids in a good environment. He settled in Regina as it is the capital of the province and he believes this to be a helpful city. Having met his wife through a marriage arrangement in India that was actually initiated by an ad in a newspaper, he married seven months after … [Read more...] about Abdul M. (ID# NCFC1286)
Neola O. (ID# NCFC0277)
Neola and her two kids are having a really hard time. They are currently homeless and do not have enough money for food or warm clothes and boots. With Christmas coming, any mother would feel terrible knowing that she can not provide a nice Christmas for her family and Neola is no different. Fleeing a violent partner when she was 19, Neola is almost 50 years old and still struggles to get by. … [Read more...] about Neola O. (ID# NCFC0277)
Destiny P. (ID# NCFC0493)
All Destiny wants is to be able to give her kids a good Christmas. Everything is so expensive, the bills are sky high and most of the money goes to rent and food. To make things worse Destiny missed the cutoff for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper and it makes her want to cry to think of the kids missing out. Life has been hard for Destiny, she has lived in many reservations around Regina and … [Read more...] about Destiny P. (ID# NCFC0493)
Kristen S. (ID#NCFC0889)
Regina has always been home for Kristen and she loves that everyone seems to know one another here. With four children she certainly keeps busy but the fact that the kids all get along makes life a whole lot easier! If only the family could overcome the dysfunction and addiction issues that this family faces, Kristen's hope for a brighter future just might become reality. … [Read more...] about Kristen S. (ID#NCFC0889)
Leslie P. (ID# NCFC0791)
This busy mom of seven loves being part of the North Central Community and appreciates all that they offer. Each day presents challenges and blessings for this family; blessings for the love and kindness that each child brings and challenges related to having enough money to provide the necessities that all children deserve. Leslie would dearly love to get ahead of her bills and be able to buy … [Read more...] about Leslie P. (ID# NCFC0791)
Alena K. (ID# NCFC0696)
High school sweethearts, Alena and her partner Tyson started dating when they were just 16 and 17 years old but they actually met when they were in elementary school. They started their family in 2014 and have five kids, each one with special qualities that Alena describes with such pride; Sheliah is beautiful, good at drawing and loves playing soccer and volleyball, Mya is beautiful, smart and … [Read more...] about Alena K. (ID# NCFC0696)
Joe G. (ID# NCFC0365)
Joe has lived in Regina all of his life and met his partner Melanie through a friend back in 1999. They fell in love and had three children who Joe says are, "good kids!". Finances are tight for this family of five but they take it day by day to try to make ends meet. Joe hopes that the future will hold better jobs for each of them so that life can be a little easier. … [Read more...] about Joe G. (ID# NCFC0365)