Author: francine-lee@hotmail.com

I came to Canada despite a haze of uncertainties. Leaving the comforts and familiarity of what I know wasn’t easy, but I kept running into walls when contemplating opportunities at home. I was reminded that if I am not seeing the desired results, it is time for a change. There is never a perfect time…

The day Muntaha tagged along with her sister to the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC) was an ordinary one. But walking through the doors led her on a transformative journey toward purpose and belonging. At 13 years old she was struggling and unsure of herself. “I suffered through depression in middle school,” Muntaha says.…