News from Quint
Laverne – In Appreciation & Best Wishes for your Retirement
“You plant the seed, you may not see the bloom, but you helped plant that seed for their future.” - Laverne Laverne has been an essential part of Quint since it was created. She is a founding board member of Quint, and one of the reasons the organization has the pulse...
Shedding Light on the SIS program. Johnny’s Story
“Johnny” is long-term tenant of ours and we shared part of his experience at the #ChangeSIS rally last fall. As a former SAP (Social Assistance Program) recipient, he, like many others, struggled when transitioning onto the SIS program (Saskatchewan Income Support)....
The SIStem is Broken
A system, like others, set up to oppress Sitting on the phone for hours only to have an automated message come on and then drop your call; Finally speaking to a person on the other end only to be provided no answers and redirected online/back to the call line;...
Saskatoon West Candidates Respond to Supporting Core Communities through the Housing Crisis
The federal election is Monday, September 20th 2021. The federal government creates laws, and manages programs and services that affect your country and community. Voting in the federal election is choosing the member of parliament who will represent your voice in...
Cody and Ashley’s Success Story
"Housing at Quint is great! They understand people’s situations and what they are going through.” Cody and Ashley had two small children and were expecting their third child when they moved into a 3 bedroom townhouse at Oski Mācipayin in February 2019. Ashley is now a...
Shae’s Success Story
“I like Pleasant Hill Place because I get to be with my daughter Emmalyn” Shae’s motivation, and favourite part about living at PHP is having her daughter back in her care. Emmalyn was over the moon about moving into PHP because it meant that she could be with her mom...