by YWS | Dec 13, 2016 | Anniversary Series
I was 16 years old, scared, full of anger. I never felt so alone. Sean’s relationship with his Mom was one of conflict. A single mom, Sean resented her, blaming her for his dad not being there. Because they were not getting along Sean at 16 moved into a rooming house....
by YWS | Dec 5, 2016 | Anniversary Series
Melony was born in Trinidad and Tobago. She lived with her Mom, brothers and Step-Dad. As a youth she was persecuted for her sexuality, she had a girlfriend. Melony tried to run away but when she did the police located her, and raped her. She made the decision for her...
by YWS | Nov 29, 2016 | Latest Post, News
At Youth Without Shelter, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Young people who are homeless (ages 13-24) make up approximately 20% of the homeless population in Canada (Gaetz et al., 2014). We continuously strive to make our house a home and...
by YWS | Nov 22, 2016 | Anniversary Series
Youth Without Shelter’s (YWS ) 30th year of empowering youth with the skills and resources to transition to independent living. Starting today and over the next 30 weeks YWS will be sharing with you on our website blog 30 stories for 30 years, stories of youth who...
by YWS | Nov 17, 2016 | YWS Events
Thank you for putting the good in good morning as we had breakfast together on Wednesday, November 16th. Through the energy of the YWS Price is Right game players and the Lakeview Lodge #272 IO.O.F challenge donation a selection of essential food and household items...
