We’re Just Human is a public service announcement produced by grade 11 Centennial Secondary School student Maria Nash. The project was inspired by what she sees every day in her community – people struggling with addiction, mental health challenges and the reality of being unhoused.
 

Through this PSA, Maria hopes to shift the conversation in Belleville and show people that behind every struggle is a human being who deserves dignity, compassion and understanding.
 

We’re Just Human hopes viewers look past the stereotypes and labels and see the person first.