I just want to quickly go over the myths of program delivery.
We will take the easiest clients to make the program successful. I want to say that's false. Every client entering the Sweet Dreams program completes a motivational interview to look at risk factors, such as violence, addiction, and mental health. A case plan is created with the client to ensure that it is the client's plan. Motivational interviews are the most reliable, as they are first-hand from the clients about where they see themselves and the shortcomings in supports needed.
Business makes money off the backs of poor people. I say that's false. The Mahs, as well as the Conexus Credit Union, are reinvesting the money back into vulnerable people. We all make money off disadvantaged people by working in this field. By working in justice, health, education, social services, and many other organizations in the community, we all make money off disadvantaged people. What this is saying is that vulnerable people are a big business. My challenge back is this. Do we want to be open to change? I know for a fact that the Mahs and the Conexus Credit Union want disadvantaged people to be able to contribute to the economy. For them, it's a win-win investment.