

Mentioned by several of the young men interviewed, the key factor in helping them along their path was stable housing as opposed couch surfing or even shelters. One resident remarked that “hotel rooms and homeless shelters were my best buds” until he’d had enough and “packed up his shelter belongings and marched himself to the house.” Another youth agreed that stable housing was far better than “walking around with my bag and tent on my back every day, taking showers at the gym and just surviving…” Each youth is filled with such potential and hope. It is the hope of Threshold, through its transitional housing program, to cherish this potential and give it furtile ground to blossom. Like most non-profits, Threshold depends heavily on donations and the good-will of the community to support many youth who aren’t able to support themselves while trying to finish high school. Currently, there are only 16 dedicated beds in a stable housing situation for youth in the Victoria region. Threshold is looking for any support and help in either building or acquiring more homes.