Being Found
Greta contacted the host of the Reality Show. “Can you help me? I haven’t seen my brother in more than 20 years, and I’d like to know if he’s OK…” The last time her brother, Kurt, had been heard from he was not doing well. She’d heard he was living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, in poverty, homeless.
The TV show host agreed to look into her brother’s whereabouts, and get back to her. It was a challenge to find Kurt. The Shelters respect the privacy – and safety – of guests and residents, and don’t give out information about who is staying in Shelter. People who aren’t in touch with their family are sometimes not eager to be found. Years had passed, memories dimmed. But the TV show host persisted.
The upshot? This weekend Greta is being flown to Vancouver from Europe to be reunited with her brother. He is doing well now, and lives in a suburban neighbourhood. He’s thrilled to be in contact with his sister!
But, shhhh. It’s a secret. Greta doesn’t know that he’s been found, or that her invitation here is to meet him. She thinks she’s just going to help the search. Sunday is the big day!
Although this happy story is unfortunately not a typical experience for those that are homeless, or who live close to the streets, all of us celebrate this reunion.
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- Karen Young
- Karen has been a business owner for over 20 years in the fields of marketing and education, and currently works at Development with Lookout Emergency Aid Society. Karen has enjoyed volunteering time, organizational skills and fundraising skills over the years, with roles ranging from Board of Directors trainer for the United Way, Organizing Committee for Western Canada Summer Games, and Children's Museum Board member. These roles led to positions such as President of the Abbotsford Symphony Orchestra Society, President of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, President of the Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui, and Executive member of the Fraser Health Foundation's Campaign for Healthcare Excellence. Current volunteer activities include service on the BC Arts Council, Abbotsford Arts and Heritage Advisory Committee, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, and Sevenoaks Alliance Church, Community Action Team.
Advertising proceeds from Life Lyrics - homelessness, donated to Lookout Emergency Aid Society.
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