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Eartha R. (ID# GNC1059)

Comfortable speaking in public and teaching people, Eartha draws on the challenges of her early life to help her win over souls for Jesus. As a young girl she moved all over Saskatchewan, spending time in foster homes and Residential schools, a very tough beginning. As an adult she settled in Regina in 2017 when her daughter sadly passed away. Trying to stay positive and give back, she finds herself volunteering as well as designing...

Gloria L. (ID# PH0974)

Gloria grew up in Muskowekwan First Nation she moved to Regina in 1986. Gloria’s hobbies include music, cooking, cleaning, karaoke, and beading. Gloria is very talented at singing and playing guitar. A current challenge Gloria is facing is maintaining sobriety. Gloria’s hopes and plans for the future is to see her children and grand babies, getting sober, and maybe starting her own cleaning services.

Benny O (ID# GNC0977)

Benny grew up in the Vancouver area but moved to Regina two years ago as Regina is more affordable. Benny loves cats, gardening and retro video games. He feels like he is a gifted public speaker, gardener and is skilled at solving rubix cubes. His current struggles are finding a good job, being financially stable and good housing.

Eric G. (ID# PH0676)

Eric grew up in both Regina and Standing Buffalo First Nation. Eric first came to Regina when he was 7 years old and has since then lived between here and Standing Buffalo. One of Eric’s hobbies is watching movies. A talent Eric has is carpentry. A current challenge Eric faces is arguing with people. A plan for the future Eric has is to get a job, maybe in security.

Dave B. (ID# GNC0960)

When Dave's health was better he really enjoyed fishing and was good at it! He was born in Montana but moved to Regina as his mother was from here and so there was a connection to the province. Both areas that he has lived in offer ample outdoor opportunities for fishing and Dave wishes his health still allowed him to enjoy the sport. He has a lot of interests and hobbies which include; reading, online...

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...

Colby Nikki P. (ID# YWCA0784)

Colby grew up in Saskatoon and moved often, calling herself a “travelling girl” who always felt most at home in small towns. She came to Regina to create stability for her children and to find affordable housing. Her family began in 2008 with the birth of her daughter, Rain, whose arrival was frightening at first but ended with relief when she recovered quickly. Colby proudly describes Rain as a talented artist, Tarrin as her loving...

Shirley M. (ID# YWCA0880)

Shirley grew up between Regina, Brandon, and Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation, carrying with her the values of community and perseverance. She moved to Regina to build stability for her family and has worked through many challenges, including childcare shortages, housing instability, and changes in employment. Despite these obstacles, she has remained a devoted mother who advocates strongly for her children. Each child brings unique strengths and needs, and Shirley supports them with patience, love, and...

Kevin P (ID# NCFC1185)

Kevin and Shannon grew up across Canada but came to Regina in 2015 to find stable housing for their family. They have a family of four. They hope in the future to find a family home they can grow in. They describe their baby girl, Meadow as a four-year-old girly girl. Emery (7 years old) as their Sci-fi kid. Benjamin (9 years old) is their artsy guy and Jacob (12 years old) as their tech...

Santanna B. (ID# YWCA0792)

Santanna grew up in Prince Albert, and her life changed forever when she became a mother nine years ago. Three years ago, she felt a powerful spiritual calling that led her to Regina, a move that would become the start of her family’s healing. Her daughters, Kierra—sentimental, kind, loving, and deeply aware—and Kiannah, whose caring nature shines brightly, have been her greatest motivation through recovery. After years apart, the family has recently reunited and is...

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