Crissy and her children were all born and raised Regina. She met her children’s father at a gathering, and their family began in 2004. Crissy has two children: 17 year old Joshua and 14 year old Ariane, and she is currently pregnant with a baby girl. Crissy’s children are helpful and caring; Arianne is very creative and artistic. Crissy has been facing challenges with losing her job and not … [Read more...] about Crissy L. (ID# NCFC0887)
Families
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 things better for the … [Read more...] about Amelia D. (ID# NCFC0807)
Shelly J. (ID# NCFC1076)
All Shelly wants is for her kids to grow up, finish school and become good adults. It will besome time until that goal is met and in the meantime Shelly will keep trying to make ends meet as a single parent and find enough time in the day to do all the things that her family needs. When she looks at her kids she knows it is all worth it; Chellios is a good big brother who likes to play games, … [Read more...] about Shelly J. (ID# NCFC1076)
Lester S. (ID# NCFC0879)
It shouldn't be this way but the hardest thing for Lester is finding enough money to feed his kids. Maybe it is the bigger city that is part of the problem, but having lived all over Canada prior to coming to Regina in 2007, Lester feels that he would be better off if he could make his way back to Estevan in the future. His three kids keep him going when things get tough and he can't say enough … [Read more...] about Lester S. (ID# NCFC0879)
Sara L. (ID# NCFC0691)
Being a full-time student with three kids and having to pay for everything is more than hard. Sara's first partner does not pay any child support and her current partner is injured and is not able to help with expenses so it all falls to her. She is trying hard to stay focused on her Mental Health and Addictions Counselling course all while caring for her three small kids and it is exhausting. She … [Read more...] about Sara L. (ID# NCFC0691)
L.A. (ID# NCFC788)
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)
Leigh K (ID# YWCA0590)
It’s the way of people to leave their small towns for ‘more opportunities’ in the ‘big city.’ So it was for Leigh who grew up in Moose Jaw and moved to Regina just before Covid hit. Her family is full-up of testosterone! She has four sons, pause; rewind: four handsome sons whom she cherishes. Going back to school to learn a profession is one of her goals and is dreaming of something in the beauty … [Read more...] about Leigh K (ID# YWCA0590)
Tiffany B (ID#GNC0489)
She’s finishing up her Business Administration diploma while raising three children. Tiffany is working so hard so she can show the way for her children (all under 12 years of age). This is hope-building for children so that they, too, can have more opportunities in the future. She is also: “work[ing] on getting a vehicle to get around with my family.” All this while balancing the larger social … [Read more...] about Tiffany B (ID#GNC0489)
Tina G. (ID# MS9986)
Tina (50) was born and raised in Regina. She lives in a full house with 7 of her children whom she dearly loves. They fill her with love and purpose and help her to keep going. Unfortunately Tina suffers from a physical disability which largely stops her from getting out and about, although she wishes she could do more. She enjoys watching church services on TV and caring for her children the best … [Read more...] about Tina G. (ID# MS9986)