Single mom finds help at the Mustard Seed

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The Mustard Seed family centre offers one-on-one workshops on financial, interpersonal, and work skills for parents who are struggling with poverty.

Pearson said Lisa has a strong motivation to learn and provide for herself and her son. “The stresses of living in poverty can be so isolating, which is why we try to build relationships with people and help them on that journey. There is a lot of love and a lot of power that comes in connecting with others.”

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Source: Times Colonist

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