Our Neighbours Stories
Our Neighbours' Stories is a collection of living memories told by seniors living in North York and recorded by youth in and around Toronto. Each story is unique and its interpretation is centred by the young person producing it. From hours of interviews they have constructed the story that most spoke to them. In listening to the stories, we encourage you to also think about what the life lessons mean to you. Our Neighbours' Stories is a pilot project launched by the Caring Community Challenge. The original program was designed by Post Bellum in the Czech Republic. Explore our site beyond the stories to learn more.
The Caring Communities Challenge was an UpSocial Canada lab supported by the Balsam Foundation. Beginning during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, it challenged us in many more ways than expected. You can read the learning in our OTF-supported articles linked below.
2022
North York, Ontario
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“I look forward to being able to tell the story of my life and let whoever hears or sees it know that there are opportunities for growth at all ages.
I found myself alone at 72 and though my grief was overwhelming, I was able make new connections and regain my optimism.”
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