Youth Homelessness
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Old Strathcona Youth Society faces relocation following building structural concernsThe organization said they'll transition into a community outreach approach if they can't find a new location by March 31.CanadaJan 14
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Peel non-profit spreads Christmas cheer to BIPOC youthAt 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.FeaturesDec 15, 2023
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On the Brink: The ‘harsh environment’ of youth homelessness from a lived experienceIn 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.CanadaDec 8, 2023
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Peel non-profit sounds alarm over impact of housing crisis on BIPOC youthA Peel Region non-profit is sounding the alarm about the impact of the housing crisis on BIPOC youth without stable, long-term housing options.EconomyOct 5, 2023
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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.CanadaFeb 10, 2023
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Youth Haven’s Boxes of Hope campaign raised $72,380 for Barrie, Ont. youth in needYouth 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.CanadaJan 9, 2023
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Youth facing increasing pressures from pandemic, drug crisis: Winnipeg support workerOne Winnipeg man using his lived experience to help at-risk youth says today's young people are facing more challenges than ever before.CanadaAug 26, 2022
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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.LifestyleFeb 5, 2022
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New book by London, Ont. researchers addresses poverty, mental healthA central focus of the CURA team has been understanding homelessness, what leads to someone experiencing homelessness, and how society responds.CanadaJun 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
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