When is world homeless day

World Homeless Day brings to our attention this reality and sensitizes us on the various ways in which we can help the community. Although the crisis of homelessness is far from coming to an end, World Homeless Day encourages us to work for a future where every individual has a home to call their own. We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities, deals, local events, brand promotions, and other exciting ways to celebrate.

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But everyone who experiences homelessness has one thing in common — they all want a safe place to call home. It takes determination, courage and supportive communities for people to successfully reintegrate into society after experiencing homelessness. For years, it has been our mission to help people on that journey. On World Homeless Day, we share the stories of Maya, Julian, Dorothea and Terrance — four people who came to Fred Victor, overcame the challenges they faced, and rebuilt their lives.

Through their stories, we see the change that is possible as we continue our work to end homelessness in Toronto. We moved to Toronto when I was seven. From seven years of age to 14 my father sexually abused me. He was also really abusive to my mother. We were in and out of shelters a lot, so I never got to finish school. I ran away to escape all that, but then on the street, I just kind of gave myself away. I started selling sex as a way to get by. Soon I was a prostitute, addicted to heroin.

I was homeless for more than seven years. By 22 I had had four children. I was pretty screwed up… but I knew I wanted something better for my kids and I gave them up for adoption. After three years on heroin, I stopped on my own. I started seeing a support worker. My worker was the coolest. She showed me how to get a backbone. I go to school now and I am training to be an assistant cook. I thought school would be a drag, but I look forward to getting up each morning and going to school.

I have a part-time job now in a kitchen in a social service agency. I have my own bachelor apartment. I believe in myself more. I was a prostitute and a heroin addict.