John Heckbert is the Executive Director at Operation Come Home, an organization that supports youth experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness in Canada. Through his work, John oversees a team of 35 staff and three social enterprises. For the past 20 years, Operation Come Home has provided innovative employment and career development support to youth aged 16-29.
Staying in a homeless shelter was challenging for many reasons. But the main problem that Alicia had to contend with was lack of money. Without an income, and dependent...