“I enjoy being part of Beadworks because it has given me something constructive and creative to do while out on the streets. I look forward to coming to OCH and working on jewelry instead of being stuck around hard drugs, crime, or negative people. Before coming to Beadworks I never considered making jewelry or designing things at all but now that I’ve given it a go and made a little money, I’m considering pursuing some type of fashion & jewelry design course when I’m more settled down. Food Matters has helped me learn to work in a group environment in a positive way. I hardly knew how to cook at all when I started but the program has really helped. The people who run the program have made the recipes simple and easy to follow so that cooking the dishes isn’t intimidating or confusing. I have also learned to cook various types of healthy food so I’m better equipped to take care of myself.”