Celebrating the Journey

When Kim was 20, she was pregnant and alone. She wanted stability and a good life for herself and her baby, but she didn’t know how to achieve it. Then she met Nicole, the Outreach Worker for The Cridge Young Parent Outreach Program (YPOP). With Nicole’s support, Kim began to make a plan for her […]

Friends, Field Trips, and Finding Leadership

Being a camper at SunFun has incredible perks: creative crafts and activities, beach visits, and exciting field trips that some children might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. But the most valuable part of camp is making friendships and connections that often last for many years. These lasting bonds, along with meaningful relationships built […]

A Future Funded Through Financial Literacy

When Carly began in The Cridge Supportive Transitional Housing Program she had recently applied for Income Assistance because leaving her abusive partner meant leaving financial security behind. In the midst of the turmoil associated with fleeing abuse, Carly also felt the stress of not knowing if she could make ends meet on her very limited […]

Getting Through It, Together

Living with a brain injury can be an incredibly isolating experience—but meaningful peer support can make all the difference. Having a safe space to connect with others who truly understand the journey of recovery brings comfort, strength, and a renewed sense of hope. At The Cridge Brain Injury Services, two weekly peer support groups are […]

Creating Space for Youth to Just Be

This past September, we were thrilled to launch a new youth group at The Cridge Children’s Services — an initiative designed to provide local young people with a safe, welcoming space to connect and have fun. As two childcare leaders working in School Age Care, we saw kids age out of our programs and recognized […]