"So, tell us more about what you re doing here", says Francois.
"I work out of an office in one of the churches in the DTES. They have generously given us space in their basement and charge us only a token for rent, plus they are enthusiastic supporters of what we are doing. Basically, I go out every day and chat with local street people. I always carry naloxone with me in case someone's having an overdose. And try to liaise people with help and services and hopefully housing, which is particularly a challenge in this city. And often buying them food or taking them for meals. But mostly it's about relationship building."
"Would you say", says Francois, "That by helping others, you re also helping yourself?"
"In every way..."
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