December 10, 2020
When I came to Canada with my husband 20 years ago, I was hoping for a better life for us. And, for a while, it was. My son was born in Canada, but my husband just couldn’t adapt to life here. He became depressed, gave up and moved back to China. That meant I was a single mother, receiving no financial support to help raise my son.
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July 6, 2020
Helen is a newcomer from Vietnam. She came to Canada a year ago after 17 years in the banking industry in her home country. She is seeking to make a better life for herself and her family in her new country but, just as she was ready to enter the job market, the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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June 11, 2020
Teresa was working as an office manager and marketing assistant in downtown Vancouver when the pandemic hit. The virus rocked the small IT company, and Teresa was one of the people laid off.
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Rachel was working in a health clinic, but her hours disappeared once the pandemic hit. Now, she’s at home taking care of her son and looking for a new job. But times are hard. There aren’t a lot of jobs.
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July 29, 2019
My story is not an easy one to tell and it doesn’t have a tidy beginning, middle and end. As a transwoman, I’ve faced many challenges involving discovery and courage. Through Dress for Success Vancouver, I’ve benefited from the warm embrace of a community of women who have helped me live an authentic life.
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