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Name: Greg B Gender M Assigned id: 1207682 Their story: Greg is from BC and came to Calgary for family. He says the most stressful thing about his situation right now is waiting to have surgery on one of his legs. Greg is an artist and likes to draw, paint and sketch. Gift wanted: gift card to Best Buy

Name: Tashaina O Gender F Assigned id: 02062 Their story: Tashaina came to Alberta to get away from the stress and drama of her family. She says staying at the shelter doesn't give her any privacy. She likes swimming and hopes to call her family during the holidays. Tashaina hopes to get a new outfit for Christmas. Gift wanted: sweat shirt, size XL shoes, size 10 stretch pants, size large

Name: Stephen S Gender M Assigned id: 200578W Their story: Stephen was born and raised in Calgary. He didn't say too much about himself but he likes movies, especially Christmas movies. Gift wanted: gift card to Best Buy

Name: Tim G Gender M Assigned id: 0908762 Their story: Tim has only been in Calgary for one week - he came here from Edmonton to find work. He has already had his belongings stolen and he doesn't feel safe. Tim likes to snowmobile and go camping. Gift wanted: winter jacket, size XXL

Name: Wendy H Gender F Assigned id: 310869I Their story: Wendy moved here with her family when she was younger. She is stressed by her situation because she has no home and she needs to have back surgery. Wendy likes to walk, watch movies and go biking. Gift wanted: gift card to Best Buy

Name: Ken R Gender M Assigned id: 020862W Their story: Ken moved to Calgary to get away from Toronto's humid climate...he has bad knees. Ken says that he has a garlic allergy and it has been hard for him to find medication for it. He likes to play solitaire and read. Gift wanted: gift card to Walmart

Name: Beverly D Gender F Assigned id: 2605802 Their story: Beverly has been in Calgary for 2 years. She says that staying in a shelter and being pregnant is very stressful to her. Beverly likes to read, write and draw. Gift wanted: winter jacket, size XXL, no pink please

Name: Chris W Gender M Assigned id: 2409683 Their story: Chris is from Manitoba and came here looking for work. He doesn't like staying in a shelter as it makes him nervous. Chris likes to read, work and watch hockey. Gift wanted: gift card to Walmart

Name: Doug C Gender M Assigned id: 0612473 Their story: Doug came to Calgary for a job in a poker club. He finds not having his own home to be stressful and depressing. Doug likes to read and fish and listen to holiday music. Gift wanted: gift card to Walmart

Name: Alex M Gender M Assigned id: 1412713 Their story: Alex came here from Halifax looking for work. He says staying in a shelter is stressful because there are too many people and it is hard to tune out all the noise. Alex enjoys music, fishing and playing video games. Gift wanted: gift card to Walmart

Name: Tom D Gender M Assigned id: 1703722 Their story: Tom is originally from Edmonton. He didn't say too much about himself but he enjoys rollerskating and listening to music. Tom likes Christmas because it's Jesus' birthday. Gift wanted: gift card to Walmart

Name: John B Gender M Assigned id: 120338W Their story: John is originally from Holland and he came to Calgary when he was released from the navy. He doesn't like staying around the shelter. John's interests include woodworking. Gift wanted: leather shoes, size 12 extra wide

Name: Andrey M Gender M Assigned id: 2407802 Their story: Andrey came here from Manitoba 6 months ago looking for full time work. He says his financial situation right now is causing him some stress. Andrey likes to camp and swim. Gift wanted: sneakers, size 13

Name: Justin K Gender M Assigned id: 2106862 Their story: Justin came from Ontario in search of seismic work. He is trying to get snow removal work during the winter but says the lists are always full. Justin misses having his own place to call home. He likes to read, play chess and listen to music. He would like a new outfit for Christmas. Gift wanted: hoodie, size large shoes, size 11 pants, 32 x 32

Name: Larry L Gender M Assigned id: 12123 Their story: Larry came to Calgary 4 months ago because he thought that he could escape his addictions - instead he only misses seeing his kids everyday. Larry hopes to see his family again during the holidays. Gift wanted: gift card to Walmart

Name: Joseph S Gender M Assigned id: 2704623 Their story: Joseph was born in Halifax and his father was in the air force so he grew up in places all over Canada, Germany and the U.S. He says dealing with difficult people in the shelter is stressful for him. Joseph enjoys playing sports, playing darts and working. Gift wanted: gift card to Walmart

Name: Mike W Gender M Assigned id: 0309613 Their story: Mike went through a stressful divorce 4 years ago, which led him to start drinking, which led him to the Drop In Centre. Mike says he comes from a musical family and he likes to play a wide variety of instruments. He is a little scared of the upcoming holidays because this is his first sober Christmas in 4 years - he has been sober for 7 months! Gift wanted: gift card to Lammles Western Wear

Name: John T Gender M Assigned id: 2101553 Their story: John has lived in Calgary for many years. He hasn't been able to find affordable housing for a while, and that coupled with constant pain in his knees are very stressful for him. John likes to read and watch football. Gift wanted: ski pants, size large

Name: Frank D Gender M Assigned id: 2005553 Their story: Frank came to Calgary from Vancouver about 4 years ago for work. Frank likes fishing, camping and is looking forward to the holidays. Gift wanted: heavy wool socks one piece Helly Hansen long john

Name: Dale K Gender M Assigned id: 0308722 Their story: Dale is from Nunavit. Dale moved to Calgary for work and has lived here on and off for 15 years. He has also been at the DI center on and off for 15 years. Dale feels like everything stresses him especially too many people in a small space. He doesn't have any interests. Gift wanted: Gift card to Walmart