by Kayla | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Build Up Saskatoon (BUS) is Quint’s construction and contracting social enterprise, founded to provide a supportive and empowering work environment for individuals who may otherwise never achieve or maintain stable employment. BUS balances diverse...
by Kayla | Jul 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Living at the Youth Lodge gave me the guidance to break old habits by being in a supportive environment From a young age, Gavin lived between both parents before moving in with, and being raised by his late grandmother. In 2017 he returned to his father’s care and...
by Kayla | Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
‘The tenants are a part of my family, we laugh, we share stories, they tell me what they are having trouble with and I try my best to be there to listen and offer advice.” Matthew moved back to Saskatoon four years ago after finishing up work in North Battleford to be...
by Kayla | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
“I liked the feeling of running home with my stroller to meet curfew, because I liked the feeling of needing to be home” Shania first came to Pleasant Hill Place 7 years ago with her daughter, and after transitioning out, she successfully lived on her own and welcomed...
by Kayla | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
“BUS gave me a chance. They interviewed me on my fifth day after being released, and I started work on my sixth day out” Austin came to Build Up days after being released from a multi-year sentence. He expressed a desire to dedicate himself to making the necessary...
by Kayla | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
“In a lot of these things you go in naïve about the reality. But if we knew how hard it would be maybe we wouldn’t do it. There were a lot of hurdles and barriers in our projects, but one of the things about Quint is we persevere.” Len Usiskin started with Quint in...
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