Life journeys:
True stories from the people of Sault Ste. Marie.
Choose a video to watch: Erica's story
Clyde's story
Beatrice's story
Emma's story
Snapshots of Society
Erica's story
Clyde's story
Beatrice's story
Emma's story
Snapshots of Society
Popular help articles
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What happens while I am waiting for housing?
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What's new?
EarlyON Child and Family Centres Re-Open
Our local EarlyON Child and Family Centres have begun to re-open this week with in-person programming at the Holy Angels, Prince Township and Urban Indigenous locations. The staff are looking forward to seeing the children and families in our community. Take this virtual tour to see what to expect on your next visit. Virtual Tour…
Milestone Reached in Journey to End Chronic Homelessness
Social Services has reached a milestone in its journey to ending chronic homelessness in Sault Ste. Marie. In late August 2019, we became the 19th community in Canada to implement and maintain a quality By-Name List. A By-Name List is a real time list of all known people experiencing homelessness in the community. This list…
Everyone used to say I was too stupid to finish high school or ever go to college. I am proving them wrong. I’m clean, and a good mom. I’m graduating high school, and going to college in the fall for physiotherapy.
I have lots of goals. I’m excited to work and make money. I’d like to buy a house and a car and say that the stuff is mine and I didn’t have to depend on Ontario Works to pay for it. I’m grateful for what they did for me, but I will be off assistance next month.
Erica, a past Ontario Works client