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“Through Their Eyes” Shining a light on homelessness in Surrey
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They are somebody’s brother, father, sister, or friend. The people living in the shelters, emergency response centres, or even the trees behind any subdivision in our city haven’t always struggled for shelter. And as Neil Arao, Deputy Executive Director, Homelessness, Housing and Mental Health Services, says, our perception of homelessness isn’t always correct. “People often assume that homelessness in Surrey is ‘just a bunch of addicts.’” However, he’s found many seniors, and often just people bouncing from place to place, at risk of homelessness.
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“It’s a different story altogether from the Downtown Eastside.” He said. “The folks struggling with home-
Arao worked in the Downtown Eastside for years and was inspired from a similar edifying book about recovery. Using that model, he created a book, “Through Their Eyes”, that allowed the people he encountered to share their stories. A grant from SPARC BC helped Arao produce a book that destigmatized homelessness in Surrey, and shine a light on who our un-housed neighbours really are. “The project was really about taking photos. We gave the participants a digital camera and allowed them free rein of expression. Many photos reveal different landscapes of the areas of Surrey that people go to. The commentary on some of the photos is heartbreaking and revealing as well.
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