by YWS | 3 weeks ago | Uncategorized
New Supportive Housing Development at 7–9 Wardlaw Crescent Steve Doherty, YWS Executive Director I am proud to share that YWS is expanding our Helix Project by taking the lead on and becoming the future operator of a transformative new supportive housing development...
by YWS | 7 months ago | Uncategorized
On the fifth year of Beastmas… In these challenging times, charities across Canada, including YWS, are facing new hurdles each year as we strive to support those who rely on us. Reports over the past couple of years show a concerning trend: while fewer people...
by YWS | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
OPINION: Often-hidden population of homeless youth being left behind About 40,000 youth between 13 and 24 are homeless in Canada Author of the article: Steve Doherty, YWS Executive Director Toronto Sun Published Dec 14, 2023 The kind of encampments once only seen in...
by YWS | Apr 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Spring has officially sprung! Check out our YWS Spring Newsletter for updates on our current programming and events. This season’s issue includes: A message from our Director of Philanthropy, Monika Fox, Overview of the 2023 Time4Change Art Activism Gallery A...
by YWS | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
RHAEE A Resource Hub for Arts, Employment, and Education A digital bulletin board of local programs and resources for youth within the GTA YWS is excited to announce a digital extension of our support services for youth within our community – RHAEE. A Resource...
by YWS | Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Black History in Canada Black History Month began in 1926 in the United States as “Negro History Week” through the work of Black-American scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Shortly after its creation in the US, Canada established its own Negro History Week. In the early...
