Wood’s Homes receives $25,000 grant to help city’s youth

Wood’s Homes mental health centre has received a 25 thousand dollar grant to support those transitioning from homelessness or shelter to their first independent living situation. Hayley Thompson, Wood’s Homes Youth and Family Counselor, said the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home program is delivered through the City of Lethbridge. Thompson explains how many people will benefit and how the funds will be used.

Thompson says over 60 per cent of the funds were spent at local businesses, reinforcing commitment to supporting the local economy.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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