My name is Sharzad. I came to Canada almost 3 years ago and as a newcomer I faced so many challenges for which my settlement worker at COSTI referred me to the RISE program at Madison. When I met with my worker for the first time I was going through health issues and I had… Read more “I was both mentally and emotionally supported by my RISE case manager that facilitated my recovery journey.”

My name is Joe Rinella, I just wanted to thank Michelle and Madison for placing me at the Craigh Leigh House. Not only are the clients very nice, but the people there treat me like my own family and my family relationships have improved since I have moved there. Thank you very much Michelle and… Read more “Never give up hope because there’s always light at the end of the tunnel”

My name is Lisa and I have been a client of Madison Community Services for the last 4-5 years.  When I became a client I was very confused and did not know what I wanted to do with my life. Then I decided to go back to school, and Madison paid for the tuition and… Read more “Madison helped to show me my full potential”

“Since I have been with Madison, I have found enthusiasm in starting again in my new country of Canada. I have been taking continuing education classes at George Brown College, starting in level 5 English Comprehension and will soon move up to level 8. It makes me cry when I think of the help I… Read more “It makes me cry when I think of the help I have received since joining Madison.”

I have been suffering from severe depression for several years, to the point that I isolated myself. I didn’t want to get up or interact with anyone until I started receiving case management services from Madison Community Services. My case manager encouraged me to attend the Hispanic, Art, and Women groups. She also supported me… Read more “The best of all is that I have received these service in Spanish, my mother tongue”

When I came to Madison I was not doing well at all. I was depressed, and very sick with Parkinson. Plus after 24 years of marriage my husband asked for separation. With Madison staff help and support I have come a very long way to the stability that I have today. Including but not limited… Read more “With Madison staff help and support I have come a very long way to the stability that I have today”

Since I’ve been with Madison, the workers there have helped me a lot. When I lived in a Madison house, I found the tenants in the house to be like me; learning to cope with an illness and trying to make life better. The housing workers would hold meetings to resolve problems between the tenants… Read more “I found the tenants in the [Madison] house to be like me; learning to cope with an illness and trying to make life better.”