Living in a small town such as Leamington we aren't exposed to homelessness as much as someone would be if they lived in Toronto. So we now have the stereotypes about these people, that are completely wrong. Just because someone lives on the streets doesn't mean they are dumb or lazy. Even though they don't have jobs, doesn't mean they don't put effort into making ends meet for themselves and their families. Going to St. John's church really opened my eyes to how nice these people can be. We talked amongst the people and we learnt about their lives. I was surprised that I would have so much in common with some of these homeless people.
~Celena Bartsch, August 2011 participant
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