Helping Marginalized Men Share Their Story Through Creative Expression
4053-4065 Glenpark Cresent SW, Calgary
Hello@MyFriendDave.ca
Welcome to the ‘My Friend Dave’ project!
Where marginalized & vulnerable men meet Mondays to tell their stories through writing, music, art making & video documentary.
This program is trauma-informed & works to ensure that our vulnerable friends are not exploited.
Everybody Has Got A Story To Tell.
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
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FAQs
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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.
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Men who are living on the street, in addiction, have been incarcerated, in recovery.
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Dave is a currently houseless friend who wants to share his story. Dave is also encouraging others to share their stories, because he sees the power in it.
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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.
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Yes! While our current a focus is on houseless individuals, we welcome anyone to share their experiences and stories anonymously on our website!
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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.
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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.
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We provide emotional support through partnerships with local mental health professionals and ensure a safe and respectful environment for sharing.
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You can support us by donating, volunteering, sharing our content, or purchasing the book once it’s published. Visit our Call to Action page for more details.
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Our videos and additional content are available on our YouTube channel, which you can access through the link on our Home page.
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You can contact us via email or through the contact form on our website’s Home page.
Hello@myfrienddave.ca
“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”.