Growing up in Greater Vancouver, I have seen a lot of disparity on the streets. People with minimal to no food, a lack of shelter, and little access to basic necessities are left with no choice but to sleep in the cold. The stigma around homelessness is growing, and we are becoming more and more desensitized to the subject. This marginalizes people, and results in divisions between those who have, and those who have not. I am privileged enough to be able to take part in Gleneagles 2026 Sleep Out to raise money and awareness for youth homelessness within our community. My goal is to erase the stigma around homelessness, and remind us that what's happening within our country shouldn't be acceptable.