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Shahra-sad Mohamed Warsame Ali and her husband Ali Hassan Hersi are suing Habitat for Humanity because they say they don t have an official mortgage on their home after six years of payments.(Yvette Brend/CBC News)
Two low-income families are suing Habitat for Humanity of Greater Vancouver for allegedly breaching oral contracts promising them a path to home ownership.
Two couples named in the civil lawsuit say they signed papers and started paying an interest-free mortgage issued by the non-profit group, but now fear they may never actually own the properties they live in. They have no documents outlining the terms of the original deals .
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She tried to take her own life in May of last year after living with depression for 10 years.
She went on to four months in the psychiatric ward, where she underwent electro convulsive therapy, but has emerged from the darkness and can begin to hope again.
To inspire others and raise awareness of mental health issues, Clare has written a book, I’m Still Standing, an honest account of her experiences and something she hopes will help others.
Clare has been off work for the past eight months but hopes to return soon.
She praised the colleagues who had helped to save her life, as well as the hospital staff who continued to treat her.
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2:00 PM December 15, 2020
Jacob has been drinking only tap water throughout 2020 to raise money for Charity Water.
- Credit: Clare Davey
A 25-year-old from Nailsea has drunk nothing but tap water all year to raise money for a charity which provides fresh water to developing countries.
Jacob Asghar read about the work of Charity Water last year and made a New Year’s resolution to raise funds for the cause throughout 2020.
His proud mum Clare Davey said: “My son Jacob, read a book about the charity and was so overwhelmed by it he made his pledge last year.
“So, for the entirety of 2020 he has only drink tap water. Not squash or with anything in it to add flavour. Just plain water.