Back in the summer of 2022, Renaldo had been feeling it was time for a career change. He had been praying that he’d be delivered to such a change when a friend sent him a YSM job posting seeking a Director of Street-Involved Services. The role required an established leader […]
Jan Rothenburger: The People’s Pastor
In 1991, after recently coming to faith, Jan Rothenburger found herself at a unique church service at YSM’s Evergreen Centre. The church served as a safe space for community members to call ‘home’, especially those not comfortable in other faith communities. Jan attended Evergreen’s services weekly while connecting with street-involved […]
Community Member Aisha Meets Her Care Manager
YSM care managers are vital in establishing a connection with our community members and in creating the trust required to support them on their unique journey towards stability. A care manager at YSM’s Evergreen Centre for Street-Involved Youth recently shared her experience with a young community member named Aisha*: “I […]
Meet our Community Member Trevor
For many years *Trevor led a fairly modest life. He had an evolving career in film and television, a close-knit group of friends, and enjoyed several hobbies including building and painting military models. When the pandemic arrived and prevented him from working and socializing with friends, Trevor’s mental health began […]