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Robert K. (ID# NCFC0997)

Robert met the mother of his children in high school and started his family in 2022. Born and raised in Regina he knows how tough it can be to find housing in this city, but he is working hard at finding a place to live so that he can give his girls a stable home. His goal for the future is to go back to school so that he can find work. The gift requests...

Joanne B. (ID# YWCA0128)

Joanne grew up in Standing Buffalo First Nation and moved to Regina in December 2022 to leave a domestic violence situation and build a safer life. Through community services, she was able to reconnect with her granddaughter, Wilma, who had been separated from her mother at a young age and raised by her grandmother. Joanne cherishes her time with Wilma and works to help her feel secure and loved. She supports her through challenges, including...

Amelia D. (ID# NCFC0807)

Growing up in Pelican Narrows, Amelia came to Regina in 2016 so that her mom could finish school. She met her son's father about 4 years ago in Pelican Narrows and her little guy is turning two on December 5th! She is so thrilled to be a mom and marvels at how smart, cute and funny he is. He loves to dance and brings so much joy to Amelia, he gives her motivation to make...

Megan K. (ID# SH1202)

Megan is a single mother who has faced significant challenges with alcohol addiction and mental health, yet her love for her son remains unwavering. She is working hard to rebuild her life and take the necessary steps to bring him back into her care. Every day, she shows determination and resilience, motivated by the hope of creating a safer, healthier future for both of them. This holiday season feels especially important to her, as she...

Brittany C. (ID# NCFC1291)

Brittany was born and raised in Regina and loves that our community always comes together to take care of each other. Brittany had been a single mom for four years when she met Justin, and they began their family together. They have been having to utilize community supports a lot lately and finds it difficult when the city doesn’t have a lot of resources for the unhoused community. Brittany would love to be able to...

Denice I. (ID# NCFC0897)

Denice was born and raised in Regina and enjoyed always being around her family and celebrating the holidays together. Denice is hopeful for success and good health for her family, and hopes for them to all be together. Denice has four children: 7 year old son Contance who is funny, 6 year old daughter Carage who looks just like her dad, 4 year old son Kayton who is super brave, and her sweet little baby...

Brittnay (ID# NCFC0491)

Brittnay was born and raised in Regina and started her family in 2012. She is the single mother of three kind and helpful children: Anton, Austin, and Abbigail.  Brittnay would love to go to University and further her education. Brittnay is currently facing the challenges of the cost of living and the holiday season.

Shayn L (ID# NCFC0978)

“Dialysis gets bad some days,” Shayn shares. “Thankful for [my] kid and [that] my children have a safer life and [will] finish school.” The hopes of a father go with the children wherever their journey takes them. Shayn grew up on Gordon’s Reserve. “[My daughter is] helpful, smart, helps with my dialysis [and is a] social person,” he says. “[My son is] quiet, strong-minded, helpful and a social person.”

Doug H (ID# NCFC4321)

Doug’s family has been coming to the North Central family centre their whole lives. Joe is the oldest of Doug’s kids. He is 17 years old and is super funny with a great sense of humour. Cici, the oldest daughter is 15. She is incredibly kind and loving. She is always willing to help when she can. Everette is 6. He loves building with lego and playing with cars. Mahihkan will turn three in February. ...

Jaclyn C. (ID# GNC0485)

Jaclyn started her family in 2003 and now has six beautiful children that are all loving, caring and helpful. Born and raised in North Central in Regina, housing and transportation are her family's main challenges. It would be wonderful for Jaclyn to get her driver's license some day and she would dearly love to be able to go back to school to become a teacher. She appreciates any help she gets with gifts for the...

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