Supporting Marginalized and Vulnerable Men In Sharing Their Stories Through
Creative Expression

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Hello@MyFriendDave.ca

Mondays 10:00am-2:00pm
Sunalta Park
1602 11 Ave SW, Calgary

The ‘My Friend Dave’ Project

A Community Initiative That Primarily Supports Marginalized And Vulnerable Men In Sharing Their Stories Through Creative Expression.

This program is trauma-informed & works to ensure that our vulnerable friends are not exploited.

Everybody Has Got A Story To Tell.

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Vul·ner·a·ble (adjective)

Similar: in danger; at risk; unsafe; unprotected ; exposed
: Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
• In need of special care, support, or protection
because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or
neglect.

Marginalize (verb)

marginalizes; marginalized; marginalizing
[+object]
: to put or to keep (someone) in a powerless or unimportant position within a society or group
• the program helps people from marginalized
groups/populations

“Someone stole his scooter. Who steals from a man with 1 leg? On it was our bags, our ID & everything we own. Then you gotta start again & you have no money”.

FAQs

  • The 'My Friend Dave' Project is a community initiative focused on helping vulnerable men share their stories through creative expression, including film, book writing, and art.

  • Men who are living on the street, in addiction, minority, have been incarcerated, in recovery.

  • Participation is currently open to houseless or previously houseless individuals who want to share their stories through our various creative workshops held on Mondays. Please contact us for more details.

  • Yes! While our current a focus is on houseless individuals, we welcome anyone to share their experiences and stories anonymously on our website!

  • Stories and art are shared on our website, included in our upcoming book, and featured in our videos. Participants have control over how much they share.

  • We have a strict consent process and allow participants to remain anonymous if they choose. We prioritize ethical storytelling and the well-being of our contributors.

  • We provide emotional support through partnerships with local mental health professionals and ensure a safe and respectful environment for sharing.

  • You can support us by donating, volunteering, sharing our content, or purchasing the book once it’s published. Visit our Donation page for more details.

  • Our videos and additional content are available on our YouTube channel, which you can access through the link on our Home page.

  • You can contact us via email or through the contact form on our website’s Home page.

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