HopeStories.ca – Verissimo’s Story

HopeStories.ca – Verissimo’s Story – To the outsider he appeared to function normally. But behind the scenes, Verissimo was a full-blown cocaine addict. Once a successful businessman earning six figures, he never dreamed he would be homeless at age 42. Verissimo, known to his peers as trucker, grew up in a drug-infested community in the heart of Toronto. He smoked his first joint at age nine on a dare. What followed was 26 years of drug abuse and criminal behaviour. When I owned my trucking company my cocaine use escalated, says Verissimo. The drug kept me hyper and awake for four to five days at a time so I could make quicker deliveries. I eventually met a girl, had a son and stayed clean for five years. Then we separated. My son went with his mother. I was devastated. I couldnt cope and fell back into my crack cocaine abuse. The drug made me feel like superman—like I could handle anything. I started to hang out with shady people. Before long, I was involved in criminal activity. This led to a conviction and I was sent to Torontos Don Jail. For four and a half years I lived in a three-foot-wide cell. When I was released I was homeless. I had nothing and no one to turn to. My family had abandoned me years ago. While in prison, I was told of The Salvation Armys Turning Point, an addiction and rehabilitation program for men. I was familiar with the address. It was a shelter for the homeless in my old neighbourhood. I called my sister for help, something I had never done before. I was crying uncontrollably …

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SALVATION ARMY: Shottenkirk Chevrolet employees wanted to bright the Christmas experience of some local kids in need. … Shottenkirk employees helped collect and repair 218 bicycles that were donated to the Salvation Army's Toy Town program. …. the …
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Survey finds surprising gaps in social services in Las Vegas

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ER treatment is the most expensive primary care, and Southern Nevada's only public hospital has lost more than $ 70 million in each of the past three years in caring for people who can't pay or who rely on Medicaid. Clark County … The Salvation Army …
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A place to call home

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Since October, it has been a place Susan and Cole can call home until she completes her drug treatment program. On Monday, the Salvation Army had its opening of Kate's Place – a new supportive residence that gives women a place to go while completing …
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Salvation Army opens up new centre for woman attending drug treatment court

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The Salvation Army showed off its new residence used to support women struggling with addictions on Monday. The centre opened in May and Kate's place provides 24 hour supervised, safe and stable housing for women attending Regina drug treatment …
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