Stories

Aug 06, 2025
Alistair’s Story: Finding Stability – and a Future
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…

Jul 29, 2025
Vinny’s Story: From Struggling to Thriving
Before Beacon: A Life in Limbo My name is Vinny*, a first-generation immigrant in my early thirties. After spending most of my life in BC, I moved to Victoria just…

Jul 23, 2024
Thelma’s Story
Thelma and her husband Ken were married for almost 58 years and shared a rich and fulfilling life together. Near the end of Ken’s life, he required complex care which…