
People Like Us: Learning about the Homeless Community in Toronto
I roamed the streets of Downtown Toronto to talk to the homeless community to learn their stories, the circumstances that put them out onto the streets, and hopefully develop a few meaningful connections.
Name: Robert
Age: 25 Years Old
“Along with a few others, I was laid off from my job. I did a few odd jobs to try and find work but nothing really stuck for long. I figured, there has to be something I can do.”
Name: Troy
Age: 51 Years Old
“I came up here from P.E.I. I found myself not being able to keep an apartment going. I made good money too, but not good enough I guess. So here I am on the streets panhandling. I send money to my two daughter’s every day. I hate doing this.”
Name: Gary
Age: 64 Years Old
“My body was burned in a house fire. After that, I couldn’t work and no place would hire me.”
Street Name: Maggie
Age: 24 Years Old
“My boyfriend supported me financially because I was sick. But he would come home drunk all the time and cause trouble. We got evicted but I still couldn’t find work because of my health. I’ve really gotta get to a hospital.”

Street Name: Frenchie
Age: 29 Years Old