Youth Homelessness

• Old Strathcona Youth Society faces relocation following building structural concerns

  The organization said they'll transition into a community outreach approach if they can't find a new location by March 31.

  Canada

  Jan 14
  
• Peel non-profit spreads Christmas cheer to BIPOC youth

  At a time when many are struggling to afford basic necessities, a Peel non-profit is trying to give BIPOC youth a chance to thrive, and smile, this Christmas.

  Features

  Dec 15, 2023
  
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• On the Brink: The ‘harsh environment’ of youth homelessness from a lived experience

  In the final instalment of 'On the Brink,' we speak with a formerly unhoused young person about the challenges of finding a home, and what some organizations are doing to help.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2023
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• Peel non-profit sounds alarm over impact of housing crisis on BIPOC youth

  A Peel Region non-profit is sounding the alarm about the impact of the housing crisis on BIPOC youth without stable, long-term housing options. 

  Economy

  Oct 5, 2023
• Former client shares gratitude and hope at annual Breakfast for YOU in London, Ont.

  Friday's annual breakfast, the signature fundraiser for Youth Opportunities Unlimited, featured a former client who now volunteers with the non-profit in hopes of helping others.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
• Youth Haven’s Boxes of Hope campaign raised $72,380 for Barrie, Ont. youth in need

  Youth Haven’s annual Boxes of Hope campaign had another successful season, with the community donating $72,380 to help youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2023
• Youth facing increasing pressures from pandemic, drug crisis: Winnipeg support worker

  One Winnipeg man using his lived experience to help at-risk youth says today's young people are facing more challenges than ever before.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
• University students donate supplies for homeless youths in Kingston, Ont.

  A group of students from Queen's University and the Royal Military College have teamed up to provide essentials for Kingston, Ont. youths experiencing homelessness.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 5, 2022
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• New book by London, Ont. researchers addresses poverty, mental health

  A central focus of the CURA team has been understanding homelessness, what leads to someone experiencing homelessness, and how society responds.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2021
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• Report calls for B.C. plan to end youth homelessness, informed by youth themselves

  "The longer a young person is homeless, the more trauma and victimization they experience," said the report's author.

  Feb 21, 2020