Reimagining Our Service Model

Evolving to Better Support Youth: What’s Changing at YWS  At Youth Without Shelter, change has always been driven by one thing: the needs of the youth we serve. As those needs evolve, so do we.  Starting April 1, 2026, we are introducing a series of thoughtful changes...

2026-2031 Strategic Plan

Our new Strategic Plan outlines the path forward for Youth Without Shelter and the priorities guiding our work in the years ahead. Grounded in the voices of youth and informed by the insights of staff, partners, and our community, this plan reflects both where we have...

Youth4Youth: Op-ed by Anthony

Youth Homelessness in Canada: A Crisis We Often Ignore Written by Anthony Zinchenko Anthony is a high school student passionate about raising awareness about youth homelessness and supporting organizations like Youth Without Shelter (YWS). He is the author of the blog...

Wardlaw Crescent

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...

2025 Summer Newsletter

Youth4Youth: Humber Polytechnic

Youth4Youth: Celebrating a Successful Semester of Event Management at Humber Polytechnic For four years, YWS has partnered with Humber Polytechnic’s Event Management students to create meaningful events to support the youth who call YWS home. This semester, under the...

2025 Spring Newsletter

Change the Narrative with Sylvia Mantella

Heart-to-Heart with Sylvia Mantella For the past 13 years, Mantella Corporation, under the leadership of Sylvia Mantella, has been a proud Presenting Sponsor of Time4Change, our annual art activism event. Mantella recognizes the power of activism and engagement in...

Beastmas

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 are...

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