ShareLife 2021: Living the Gospel by Supporting Youth in Need

Kayden was raised by her grandmother before moving to Canada to live with her mother. She was just 17 years old when her mother kicked her out after a fight, throwing her meager belongings into the street in the middle of winter.

She stayed at Covenant House for one month before moving into Sancta Maria House – both ShareLife-funded agencies. “I did not believe the staff when they told me that they cared and wanted to help,” Kayden recalls. But over time, she began to trust them as they listened intently to stories about her home country and ensured she stayed connected with family members still living there. Kayden moved into Sancta Maria House’s transitional housing one week before the first Covid lockdown.

“I am not sure what would have happened to me,” says Kayden, imagining the alternative of living on the street during the pandemic. She proudly notes that she has been able to stay on top of her schoolwork and pass her courses.

“Thanks to Sancta Maria House, I am in a stable environment during this difficult time, and I have people in my life who truly care about me.” https://bit.ly/3waO16Q

When you give to ShareLife, you support more than 40 agencies doing vital work.

Thank you to those who have contributed to our annual appeal. If you have not yet done so, you are invited to reflect on your ability to help those in need and make a sacrificial gift to help those who turn to our agencies for help. So far, we have raised $7,861.00 toward our goal of $27,500.

The next ShareLife collection will be taking place on June 19th & 20th.