30 Donor Stories – Better to Give Than To Receive

Barb Craig worked as a Registered Nurse here at Street health for over a decade, retiring in 2007. That year, a Toronto Star profile described her well, “A lot of her clients call her “Mom” because she gives them special attention and help. She takes them to doctor’s appointments, or visits them at their homes, in rooming houses, subsidized apartments or ravines.” Barbs work with the homeless inspired her colleagues and many of her friends.

It was through their friendship with Barb Craig that Thelma and Arthur first learned of the work that Street Health does. “Barb was a compassionate nurse who worked at Street Health for 12 years providing unconditional support to hundreds of homeless individuals,” recalls Thelma. “I was an occupational therapist in the community, but when Barb would tell me about her efforts, I realized that her work focused on an essential part of healthcare that wasn’t on anyone’s radar at that time. It makes me annoyed that the government still doesn’t do more to help prevent and support people who are homeless.”