Members' Stories 

Each member of the Dream Team has a unique story to tell.

With courage, hope, and often humour, our members share their personal experiences of living with mental illness, of having been without a home, and of receiving the life-altering gift of supportive housing.  

All of the stories offer insight into how experiences that can seem so foreign to many of us play out in the lives of real people -- people who never thought homelessness or mental illness would happen to them! For some members, challenges struck early in life; for others, they struck later, even after securing a career. Some members have families or a passion for the arts, or have lived in other countries, or have battled bigger and more numerous challenges than one might imagine.

In spite of their uniqueness, all of the stories beautifully convey the value of having a home. They also convey the importance of creating more supportive housing in order to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reclaim their lives and become a contributing member of the community.

Please feel free to view a selection of Dream Team stories by clicking on the menu to the left.