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Cooking up confidence

In the kitchen of YSM's Evergreen Centre for Vulnerable Youth, young people are building confidence in cooking and in life.
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Your generosity filled 1,000 backpacks!

An outpouring of community support made it possible for us to far exceed this year’s goal for school supplies to support the families we serve.
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Championing entrepreneurs

A new program offers aspiring entrepreneurs 1:1 coaching and the opportunity to earn a grant as they build community businesses.
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YSM campers in front of the Toronto aquarium

Summer camp fun 2026

All summer long, YSM's summer campers have been exploring technology, creativity and Toronto favourites.
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National study and ELEV8 by YSM examine efficacy of Progress in Place supportive housing model
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Paul’s pathway to healing

Step by step, Paul persevered on a journey toward stability and reconnection with his family.
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Grace’s journey: from abandonment to acceptance

After a painful childhood, Grace explains why she now sees herself and her future with new eyes.
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YSM employer partners holding a recognition award for the difference they make

YSM is seeking employer partners

Employers offer a crucial bridge in the employment journey of community members eager to work.
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Meet Hassy from YSM’s Food Bank

What has he learned from the neighbours he supports?
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Meet computer lab volunteer Julian

After volunteering once for YSM through his university, Julian decided to give time weekly in a YSM coding class for high schoolers.
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Celebrate Mom at YSM’s Annual Evergreen Nursery Mother’s Day Brunch!

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we have something truly special planned for our Evergreen Nursery families.
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Thank you for giving Easter meals

Thanks to everyone who so generously gave to help provide meals and groceries to struggling neighbours and families this spring.
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Entrepreneurship Program networking session

We recently welcomed past and present participants in our Entrepreneurship Program to a learning and networking session.
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Grateful for every step!

Thank you to all who joined our 3rd annual YSM Winter Walk for Neighbours in Need — braving extreme cold to raise funds for vulnerable neighbours.
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Liam’s story

A recent university graduate finds help after 3 years of joblessness in a tough economy.
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