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My wife and I cannot speak highly enough of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong>. We<br />
were welcomed by <strong>the</strong> staff members and pleasantly surprised by <strong>the</strong><br />
com<strong>for</strong>table surround<strong>in</strong>gs. We were impressed with <strong>the</strong> security <strong>the</strong>y<br />
have <strong>in</strong> place. The staff are very friendly and go out of <strong>the</strong>ir way <strong>to</strong> see<br />
that our needs are met. Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> week days a hot lunch is supplied<br />
and we had access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> kitchen <strong>to</strong> make our own breakfast and<br />
supper. This is a safe and very private place <strong>to</strong> be <strong>in</strong>. A good place <strong>for</strong><br />
rest and renewal. - Resident<br />
“<strong>Kerby</strong> Rotary House is a life saver” - Resident<br />
Although, Malcolm, 74 had m<strong>in</strong>imal English skills, he recently came <strong>to</strong> Canada with hopes of<br />
settl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a quiet and peaceful retirement. His dream soon dim<strong>in</strong>ished as he was unable<br />
<strong>to</strong> secure employment or hous<strong>in</strong>g, and was <strong>for</strong>ced <strong>to</strong> live on <strong>the</strong> streets often fear<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> his<br />
safety and health. Upon arrival at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Kerby</strong> Rotary Shelter, Malcolm embraced <strong>the</strong> calm<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> supportive and nurtur<strong>in</strong>g guidance of <strong>the</strong> shelter staff, and soon created a<br />
strong circle <strong>to</strong> meet his needs as an older adult. Today Malcolm enjoys safe, af<strong>for</strong>dable<br />
hous<strong>in</strong>g, liv<strong>in</strong>g out his retirement. –Shelter Staff<br />
“You have no idea how thankful <strong>the</strong> people who end up <strong>in</strong> our beds are.” - Resident<br />
This past Easter, one of <strong>the</strong> shelter residents <strong>to</strong>ok <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>to</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g all those housed <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> shelter <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> share <strong>in</strong> a meal. A local grocer was approached with this selfless<br />
appeal which moved him <strong>to</strong> provide all that was needed <strong>for</strong> 14 residents <strong>to</strong> enjoy <strong>in</strong> a feast.<br />
Everyone pitched <strong>in</strong> and <strong>to</strong>ok part <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> preparation. As <strong>the</strong>y ate d<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r, shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> laughter and s<strong>to</strong>ries, <strong>for</strong> this moment <strong>in</strong> time, <strong>the</strong>y were a family. – Shelter Staff<br />
“Thank God <strong>the</strong>re is <strong>the</strong> <strong>Kerby</strong> Rotary Shelter <strong>to</strong> give a home, friendship,<br />
and car<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> all <strong>the</strong>ir clients.” – Resident<br />
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