When Alistair* came to us, he was living out of his van and facing a critical turning point. He had been offered a job—but there was one requirement: he needed to complete a flagging certification course in just two days. The course cost $300 and was being held hours away, with no future training sessions planned.
For Alistair, that $300 was more than a price tag—it was a barrier. A barrier standing between him and stable employment. A barrier that could have meant another missed opportunity, another step back.
But that’s not what happened.
Our BEAMS project was able to act quickly. We covered the course fee and ensured Alistair was on the road the next day. Today, he’s working full-time, often picking up overtime shifts—and finally moving toward long-term stability.
That $300 barrier could have stopped him. Instead, we helped break it down.
For Alistair, it was the difference between opportunity and setback. For our community, it was the difference between someone surviving and someone thriving.
Together, we are turning obstacles into opportunities—and helping people like Alistair move forward.
*Name changed to protect privacy of the individual.
