Barry is a 46 year old man from Toronto. He came to Vancouver for beauty and adventure. He has worked in catering and landscaping. He is challenged with keeping his spirits up under his current situation. Being positive and taking his medication helps him a lot.

Christopher is 43 and a native of BC. He grew up in North Vancouver. He has worked in several professions including landscaping and maintenance. Obtaining food is a challenge for him. He focuses on being positive about his future.

Lyle is 42 and has lived in New Westminster all his life. He has worked in retail, office work, and currently volunteering. He struggles with making ends meet. He is grateful for his family and the support in the community and reading self help books.

Tom was born in Creston BC. He is 55 years old. He is on disability and has struggled with mental health issues. Obtaining food is challenging for him. He is very grateful for staff support.

Mark is from BC and is 65. He is retired. Obtaining food is his biggest challenge. Support from family and the staff at the Lookout encourages him greatly.

Richard is 41 and from Vancouver. He tries to keep positive daily which can be challenging. He is encouraged by the people that support him.

Jamal is 46 and from Vancouver. He is unable to work at this time. He struggles to feed himself daily. He is grateful for the support of family and the staff at the Lookout.

Roman is 48 years of age. He is grateful for the support of the Lookout staff and the community. He is private but wants to thank the public for their support.

Roy is 68 and has struggled with mental health issues. He is disabled. Obtaining food and care is his biggest struggle. Staff and support homecare he is very grateful for.

William is a 68 year old man from Surrey BC. He has moved around the city for years. HE has worked in sawmills and carpentry. His belief in a higher power keeps him focused on the positive.

Kathleen is 65 and from Vancouver. She she been homeless since 2009. Before retiring she worked in nursing and catering She struggles with obtaining food. She encouraged when she has security and sharing with others.

Clifford is 45 years of age. He is a native of Vancouver. He has worked in several professions. He has a love for art. He has done charity work around art and with the salvation army. He struggles with feeling a sense of security and around the stigma of his illness. He is encouraged when people have an understanding and compassion for his illness.

Patrick was born and raised in Vancouver. He worked in cleaning but is now retired at 60. He struggles with obtaining food but is grateful for the support of the staff.

Stephen is 53 and has worked in the cleaning industry. He struggles to get food daily. He is grateful for the support of staff at Cliff Block.

Sean is from Surrey BC and is 52 years old. He struggles with obtaining food on a regular basis. He is encouraged when he has opportunities to go on walks.

Thomas is a 52 year old man from Vancouver. His parents originated from Ireland and came to Canada in '57. He comes from a musical family and loves to play guitar and drum. This encourages him in the times of struggle. He would like to wish everyone a "Merry Christmas" and is grateful for the support.

Kevin is from Hamilton Ontario. He is 46 years of age. He worked in engineering. He struggles with obtaining food, keeping warm and is grateful for the support of the staff.

Laforest has been in Vancouver since 1989. He struggles with the need for security and food. His love of music encourages him and keeps him positive.

Anne s a native of Vancouver BC. She is a 61 year old person with a disability. She struggles to have food on a regular basis. She is grateful for her AA and NA meetings, friends and the staff at the Cliff Block

Vince is 44 years old and from Sudbury Ontario. He is grateful for the support he receives at the cliff block.

Bob is from Kitwang BC and has worked in mining for years. There has been little work so he has struggled much. His biggest challenge is getting back his Class 5 and 6 license so he can get back to working again. He is grateful for the support he receives.