Provide a HOME for the Holidays
Who We Are
Youth Without Shelter – commonly known as ‘YWS’ – is a charity offering shelter and support for youth facing homelessness in the GTA. Since our founding in 1986, when a group of teachers came together to create a safe place for youth after seeing the need within their classrooms, we have been providing client-focused services in a non-judgmental environment for youth aged 16 – 24. Located in North Etobicoke, we are a house where a youth’s culture and needs are understood, and where each youth can receive shelter, one-on-one guidance, mental health and wellness supports, and training, through our wrap-around model of programming. All operations are trauma-informed and designed to build self-esteem and resiliency, and focus on personal strengths. Together, with our experienced team of staff, we recognize the individual needs of each youth we serve, and empower them to discover their own unique path out of homelessness, and to live responsibly and independently within our society.
Every Dollar Counts
We’re very careful with our spending and we want you to know how far your donations go.
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Food Packages
Ttc Transportation For Two Months
Safe Shelter for 20 Days For One Youth
Vision
Ending homelessness…
one youth at a time,
one step at a time.
OUR MISSION
Empowering youth facing
homelessness to reach
individual potential.
End Homelessness…
One youth at a time, one step at a time.
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