Yonge Street Mission | Hope in the City! Since 1896

Yonge Street Mission

Welcome to Yonge Street Mission

Yonge Street Mission is called to demonstrate God’s love, peace and justice to people living in economic, social and spiritual poverty in Toronto.

As a not-for-profit Christian faith community, we acknowledge that every person is created in the image of God and has inherent value and dignity.

We assist as many people as possible to experience full participation in society.

Christmas Wishlist

Christmas Wishlist


Click HERE for details

About Yonge Street Mission

Yonge Street Mission

Since Yonge Street Mission was founded in 1896 we have reached out to meet the needs of people living in poverty in our city. Last year there were over 170,000 visits to our programs and services from over 15,000 individuals. Read more…

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Website Rejuvenation

We appreciate your patience as we prepare for the launch of a new, fully-redesigned website.

In the meantime, if there is something that you are unable to locate, please contact us at info@ysm.ca or call
416-929-9614.

Bright Lights 2009

Bright Lights 2009

Our Brightest Lights!

Over 300 guests join us to celebrate and raise support for YSM Scholarships, click HERE for the story

For Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Yonge Street Mission! Volunteers are highly valued at YSM. We recognize that volunteers play a vital role not only in Canadian society but also with YSM by helping to serve and walk with those living with poverty in Toronto; volunteers partner with us to work for peace, dignity and justice. Read more…

That’s the percentage of every Mission dollar that goes into our work of helping others (with only 13% going toward fundraising and public relations and 7% towards administration). Download our Annual Report.