Stories

The stories included in this section provide an insight into the very heart of Yorktown Family Services. The subjects include our clients, our programs, our staff and our accomplishments. We hope you enjoy them!

Tribute Dinner Honouring Ana P. Lopes and Don Tapscott

(January 26, 2012)

On May 10, 2012, Yorktown will host gala evening to celebrate the accomplishments of Ana P. Lopes and Don Tapscott as they receive the 2012 Yorktown Humanitarian Award for Community service.

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Tribute Dinner Honouring Ana P. Lopes and Don Tapscott

(January 26, 2012)

Positive Change - For a troubled teen

(September 13, 2007)
When the youth worker at school referred her to Yorktown for help Raniqua was very skeptical. She thought to herself "how is counselling going to help me get through the pain and sadness I am feeling inside?" She was about to find out. ...Read this story

Safe at last - one family's story

(September 13, 2007)
Norine had been a devoted and loving wife in a 12-year marriage, during which she had courageously endured abuse from her husband in the hopes of keeping her family together. Now she found herself and her children leaving the comfort of their home to seek safe refuge in a women's shelter. ...Read this story