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Two women eat a Thanksgiving dinner at Yonge Street Mission

Bridges Thanksgiving video

Thanks to all who gave Thanksgiving meals! Since you couldn't be there in person, here's a brief video from our Bridges Thanksgiving celebration.
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Short-term volunteer opportunities

1 day per week
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Image of a woman tutoring a student

A thank you from Ailani

Thanks to a volunteer tutor and her own hard work, this fall Ailani is the first in her family to attend university.
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image of a young man carrying a box as he moves house

Sam’s new home

Having a secure, affordable place to live was a critical first step on Sam's journey toward stability.
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Image of dentist working on patient

Medical volunteers bring healing

When James stepped nervously into our dental clinic, he hadn't smiled for a long time.
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Image of four teenagers holding backpacks and smiling

Thank you for giving backpacks!

Youth from the People’s Church were among those who volunteered to prepare backpacks and school supplies for children who need them this fall.
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First Baptist Church Toronto Pastor Gibbs and his wife Rosil drop donated water at YSM

Cold water for the thirsty

One church's weekly challenge is bringing ongoing relief to struggling neighbours.
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YSM's Community Development team leads a training session for community leaders.

Community Development Training Sessions

YSM's Community Development team recently led a series of training sessions to enhance the work of community leaders.
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Girl wearing backpack

Backpacks needed!

Would you, your church or organization like to help donate backpacks for children who need them this September?
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Vinod, meal prep volunteer at YSM's Evergreen Centre for Vulnerable Youth

YSM’s volunteers are changing lives

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!
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Image of YSM President Angie Peters with the Just Act church gathering hosts Andrew and Ruth

Partnering with churches

YSM's President & CEO Angie Peters recently led a gathering for churches to explore how they could get involved in poverty relief and reduction in their neighbourhoods.
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Image of father and son at YSM's Cornerstone Daycare

Strategic Plan update

Did you know YSM is near the middle of our 20-year strategic plan? Learn more about our goals and progress.
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Director of YSM Cornerstone Family Services Jeffrey Ekenkwo, with Cornerstone Care Management Supervisor Dale Thompson and Cornerstone Daycare Manager Debbie Ciccone

Meet our new Family Services Director

Learn more about why Jeffrey Ekenkwo joined YSM last December as our new Director of Cornerstone Family Services.
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Image of Adrian at the Bridges reception desk with donated food

Adrian’s compassion

Every Tuesday, Adrian travels via Wheel-Trans so he can donate food as a way of caring for neighbours who are hungry.
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Image of YSM employment services client on a computer alongside a YSM staff member

A journey toward healing and employment

The Opportunities Fund program helps clients work through mental health barriers and get back into the rhythm of work.
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