In your life so far, can you remember one very cool thing that someone said or did that made you feel accepted or important? While you have lived in Calgary can you think of a time when someone said or did something kind for you or someone else?

THE DOORWAY facilitates a safe place where young people on the streets and the community can interact and learn from each other. This relationship of equality is possible through the process of THE DOORWAY; however, reality looks very different outside of our office and in the community. We are often asked how community can embrace the spirit of THE DOORWAY while keeping the community and young people safe in such a different environment. We have asked participants to share with us some of their past experiences with random acts of kindness.

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October Question of the Month Summary:

A current participant posed this question: In your opinion, do you think most young people stay on the streets for years and years because they are stuck there and can’t find a way off the street or because they don’t really want to get off the street? Explain.

Of the 44 participants who responded, many stated that it was dependent on the person and that it was hard to put individuals into categories. Out of these responses, 10 different generalized categories or themes were identified.

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