by YWS | Aug 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Poems by Phoebe Nana-Aubynn YWS Virtual Volunteer My name is Phoebe Nana-Aubynn, I was born in Toronto and was raised in Mississauga all my life. Hearing the experiences of homeless youth brought tears to my eyes, prompting me to write poems to raise awareness of the...
by YWS | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
$30,000 goal: 100% 100% UPDATE WOW! Because of you, our incredible community of supporters, we were able to reach our goal of raising $15,000 in less than two weeks time! We are so grateful for all your support, and can’t thank you enough for donating to our Life...
by YWS | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Trials and Tribulations of Pride Activism Written by: Wanda Valadkhani, YWS Virtual Volunteer Pride month—a time to reflect on how far the LGBTQ+ community has come—is upon us once again. It is a month to celebrate the instigation of how it all began; how...
by YWS | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join us for a virtual celebration in support of Youth Without Shelter and the up to 2,000 youth experiencing homelessness each night in Toronto. Learn about the realities of youth homelessness, hear success stories from lived voices, and watch performances from...
by YWS | Oct 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 has impacted every single human being on this planet. However, some have been affected differently than others. The vulnerable populations within our community in particular face significant challenges; imagine what those struggling with homelessness...
by YWS | Aug 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
On Friday, February 5, Tokens4Change Day, many hands came together to change the lives of homeless youth. Over 500 volunteers, 17 schools, 12 companies and six arts locations with inspiring performers and artists canvassed in 27 locations lending their hands and...
