A new beginning, wrapped in kindness
November 19, 2025
Hear from a newcomer to Canada how volunteering with YSM last winter deeply impacted her life.
Hear from a newcomer to Canada how volunteering with YSM last winter deeply impacted her life.
Thanks to a volunteer tutor and her own hard work, this fall Ailani is the first in her family to attend university.
When James stepped nervously into our dental clinic, he hadn’t smiled for a long time.
Youth from the People’s Church were among those who volunteered to prepare backpacks and school supplies for children who need them this fall.
Did you know that last year, 1,751 volunteers gave an incredible 39,070 hours to make many of YSM’s programs and services possible? We couldn’t do our work without them!
More than 200 walkers braved the winter chill to complete a 2K or 5K walk while helping us raise close to $127,000!
Looking for a way to help youth navigating the impact of poverty alone, Melanie became a mentor through YSM. You can, too.
“Two years ago, one of our YSM community members was facing a lot of struggles, especially related to employment,” shared Gerald, YSM’s Volunteer Coordinator and our mentorship program lead. “They were moving from one minimum wage job to another, and were about to be evicted from their home.” “During that