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Andre Kutyan helps serve meals at our Bridges Thanksgiving community dinner

More than a meal

Heartfelt thanks for your generosity, which helps us provide much-needed hearty meals throughout the holiday season.
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Learn about a new mental health support group for vulnerable neighbours experiencing grief during the holidays.

Hope when the holidays are hard

Learn about a new mental health support group for vulnerable neighbours experiencing grief during the holidays.
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Hear from a newcomer to Canada how volunteering with YSM last winter deeply impacted her life.

A new beginning, wrapped in kindness

Hear from a newcomer to Canada how volunteering with YSM last winter deeply impacted her life.
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A volunteer helps parents select gifts at YSM's Toy Market

YSM holiday cheer countdown

Learn more about what's happening around Yonge Street Mission this December.
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Mrs Claus greets child at Yonge Street Mission's Evergreen Nursery Christmas party

Making Christmas bright

Find out why young parents like Eliana consider YSM's Evergreen Nursery to be such a special place at Christmas and throughout the year.
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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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