Allan’s Story

Jan 14, 2019 | Stories

Allan began receiving support from Elmwood’s Supportive Independent Living Program (SILP) in July 2007. He had confided at the time that he felt that there was a significant void in his life as Allan lacked having a purpose and a feeling of self-sufficiency due...

Jack’s Story

Nov 30, 2018 | Stories

Jack is one of Elmwood’s original residents as his first application to Elmwood was in 1969, the year of Elmwood’s incorporation.  Jack is truly a member of the Elmwood family as he has experienced support and care throughout his life as he has participated in all...

Sky’s Story

Nov 30, 2018 | Stories

Sky Cuthand grew up in Saskatchewan. Her mom Ruth says Sky is one of the happiest people she knows.  Ruth who was a single mom of two, raised Sky and her younger sister at home. Sky had a cat named “Deuteronomy” growing up. The name is from one of Sky’s favorite...

Feteh’s Story

Nov 30, 2018 | Stories

Feteh Derese was born and raised in Ethiopia. She moved from Ethiopia to Toronto in March of 2000 to study. Feteh went to high school in Toronto and completed the Personal Support Worker Course at Centennial College. Feteh then married her Husband in 2008 and is the...

John’s Story

Nov 30, 2018 | Stories

Longtime Elmwood resident John Helm was born in Eston, Saskatchewan on May 22, 1952, and is the second oldest of five siblings. He left home at about the age of 8 to attend the recently opened John Dolan School in Saskatoon, boarding with foster families and coming...