Stories from the people in our programs

Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of almost 4,000 children and families each year.  People like:

Maria and her children, who had escaped a violent home and were living in a shelter.

Ava, a participant in our Start Right program was wasn't socializing with other children and had trouble expressing her feelings.

Che, a CDI staff member, who was once a boy in trouble himself.

Susan, a mother who faced her drug addiction and needed help to rebuild her relationship with her son.

Gina, an aggressive girl who became a positive role model

Jordan, a boy who could no longer live at home because of his behaviour, but is now on the right track.