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Without YWS I would not be typing this essay right now

When I get back on my feet and financially stable I will support NGO’s such as YWS because of what they do for the community, and what they have done for me.

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My wish was to survive each day

“When I first arrived at Youth Without Shelter I knew not what to expect. This was the first shelter that I have ever been to, and from the stories that I heard from my firends about shelters, prior to coming, I was positive that it was going to be a horrific experience……..”

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On The Right Track

On The Right Track….Racing Towards A Solution is just around the corner……………Sunday, May 27, 2012. We are not asking you to cycle, run, walk or collect pledges.

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Thank you Toronto for reaching deep for change on T4C Day

Thank you Toronto for reaching deep for change at Tokens4Change, Friday, February 10, 2012. From dawn to dusk, over 400 volunteers, youth supporting youth, canvassed and performed

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Charity Intelligence selects YWS as a Top Pick Charity…Second Year!

CI put YWS to the test: “rigorous and independent analysis including due diligence, assessment of transparency and accountability, cost efficiency and charity results.”

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A “Home & Hope” Thank You

You embraced YWS youth as part of the community. You ran fundraisers, food drives, donated hygiene products, new warm clothing …..

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From our home to yours

Thank you for opening your hearts to the youth sheltered here this holiday season. From our “home” to yours – photo message crafted by YWS youth.

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“Giving up to give”

Globe & Mail feature “Giving up to Give”: “a week’s worth of grande lattes = one night of safe shelter for one youth at YWS” . Check out the infographic, click here.

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Amplify: Tuning into the voices of homeless youth

Last month, YWS and Arts Etobicoke launched a new program that features ongoing multi-media arts workshops for youth. Designed to build youth self-esteem and support YWS’s life-skills and job-skills building objectives, the program includes workshops in music, photography, dance, videography and more.

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They (YWS) believed in me 25 years ago

Youth Without Shelter recognizes 25 years of changing young lives. Former resident, John Roberts, returned to Youth Without Shelter from St. John’s, Newfoundland where he owns a successful contracting business. Roberts was among the shelter’s first residents 25 years ago. Read the Toronto Community News feature article, click here.