Hi Everyone, I've written these student profiles before in the hopes of giving people an insight into the kids I work with and the work we do at Streetfront. Our biggest fundraiser is being held on October 14th with the Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation's Charity (can donate directly to them from their website: https://chimp.net/give/to/group/3612/new?lang=en) Kids,... Continue Reading →
Eero Gaffney is a rare guy. I don’t think I’ve ever met a student like him. Actually, I know I haven’t. I first met Eero in grade 8. I coach Britannia’s cross country team and as I always do in the first week of September, I roam through the halls trying to entice anyone to... Continue Reading →
Here is another media profile on our Streetfront marathon running program. http://globalnews.ca/video/3514602/east-vancouver-teacher-turns-at-risk-youth-into-marathon-runners
Today we said goodbye to the most awesome practicum student we've had. She has been supporting the staff and students alike for months. She's a true professional coupled with a humongous dose of caring and fun. If we were able to have a fourth staff Helen would be it! Helen is in the neighbourhood so... Continue Reading →
by: Trevor Stokes This is a story about Julio Corpeno. It’s a story about drive, commitment and integrity. Julio and his family came to Canada from El Salvador. They didn’t have much but they were a proud family - they believed in each other, respected each other and believed people were innately good. Julio Corpeno... Continue Reading →
by: Trevor Stokes Introducing Matthew Martins Matt would be 28 now. He’d be at home on a Sunday, with his kids. Playing PS4 in the basement. They’d be within an arm’s reach. He’d be behind them on the couch with the two boys on the floor in front of him. They’d be playing Mario Kart.... Continue Reading →
Willy DuGray entered Streetfront about as quietly as someone could. Dressed entirely in black, with his hoodie all the way up. His face was a shadow. He was hunched over and didn't utter a sound when I first met him. I knew his family, having taught his cousin 3 years earlier. His mom was desperate... Continue Reading →
People think they have it tough. I hear it everyday, how hard their life is. Raymond King has never had it easy. NEVER. Believe me on this one. However bad things might seem, take solace that you didn’t face the struggles and obstacles this young man has encountered since birth. Ray came to Streetfront for... Continue Reading →
Here's another Streetfront gem. Please meet Frank Joseph. Frankie came to Streetfront after a rough start to his high school life. Always precocious and opinionated, he struggled to find acceptance in his grade 8 year. It was "suggested" that he find a new school. Streetfront became his new school. Frankie quickly ingratiated himself to the... Continue Reading →
Hey Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to Toni Gladstone. Toni went to Streetfront for three glorious years. She entered grade 8 about as weak and unmotivated as any kid I've ever come across. Barry once reminisced that she tried to pay someone to travel the 30 feet to get her something from the vending... Continue Reading →
