IT’S TIME4CHANGE

For the past 14 years, YWS has hosted our annual Time4Change fundraiser across the City of Toronto, working alongside our community partners to educate Toronto students about youth homelessness through fundraising and art activism. Time4Change is where ART meets ACTIVISM. It’s a collaborative effort that blends the expressive and emotional influence of the arts with the tactical approach of activism, aiming to catalyze social change as we raise funds for the YWS Emergency Residential Program.

T4C 2025 – WE DID IT!

Thanks to you, we surpassed our goal of $45,000, raising $47,033 for our Emergency Residential Program through Time4Change!

Thank you to each and every one of you who visited the gallery, joined us for our closing event, donated, and bid on artwork. Your generosity fuels the work we do, and your support reminds us that change is possible.

As we wrap up this year’s Time4Change event, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made it possible. The gallery at Neilson Park Creative Center was filled with incredible artwork from T4C artists in our community — artists who share our vision of empowering youth, amplifying their voices, and pushing for real change. To each T4C artist: your work doesn’t just hang on the walls of those who won them in the silent auction – they will forever tell stories, spark conversations, and inspire action. Thank you for turning art into advocacy.

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Mantella Corporation, and our T4C sponsors: Tangerine, Pattison Outdoor, Category 5 Imaging, and Lactalis. Your generosity and commitment to supporting youth experiencing homelessness are truly remarkable. Because of your support, YWS can continue to provide emergency shelter, vital resources, and hope for a brighter future.

We are also deeply grateful to Neilson Park Creative Center for welcoming us into your space. Art has the power to challenge perceptions and ignite meaningful change, and this incredible community has stood with us in advocacy and support. A very special thank you to Robin, whose dedication and countless hours of hard work made this event possible. And thank you to all of our volunteers – T4C wouldn’t have been the same without you!

But our work doesn’t stop here! We challenge you to continue changing the narrative – to speak up, advocate, and take action! Together, we can build a future where every young person has the support they deserve.

YWS Youth Zine

During Time4Change, the youth at YWS came together to create a zine filled with their own art and personal expressions.

Curated by our Registered Psychotherapist, Carah, this project provided a powerful space for young voices to be heard, proving that creativity can be a force for healing, empowerment, and change.

Video By Sky Media Solutions

T4C 2023

CLICK HERE to read poetry and spoken word performances from Havergal College Students