by YWS | 6 months ago | Change The Narrative, Latest Post
Meet Karla. Karla came to stay at YWS back in 2023. She left home due to a history of violence and wanted to make the necessary changes to break the cycle of trauma. This would be no small task, and she knew it would take a lot of hard work. Karla knew that getting...
by YWS | 9 months ago | Latest Post
Congratulations to the YWS Class of 2024! “They are tenacious, strong, and brave. Our graduates have grit and ambition that far exceed any expectations. I am so proud of each and every youth who showed up every day and demonstrated that there are no limits to...
by YWS | Oct 27, 2023 | Community Commitment, Latest Post
Here at YWS, we have many ways for our community to get involved. From volunteering on-site at the shelter, to meal drop-offs and off-site kit building, we work with our community as best we can to help support the youth who call YWS home. This blog post was written...
by YWS | Aug 1, 2023 | Latest Post
August 1st marks Emancipation Day. Many Canadians are unaware of our history of the enslavement of Black and Indigenous Peoples. This day marks a time to learn about a dark part of our history of enslavement in Canada. Between the mid-17th century and 1834, it was...
by YWS | Jun 29, 2023 | Latest Post, News, YWS Newsletters
SUMMER NEWSLETTER Download your Summer Newsletter for updates on our current programming and events. This season’s issue includes: Congratulations to our YWS Graduates Cover Me Urban – Tkaronto update A Look into Housing for Our Youth in Toronto...
by YWS | Nov 30, 2020 | Latest Post
GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. It’s a time when charities, companies and individuals join together and rally for different causes. This year, for the 8th annual GivingTuesday on...
