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YSM President & CEO Angie Peters pictured with leadership from World Vision Canada

Angie Peters honoured by World Vision Canada

YSM's President & CEO has been named a 2025 Hero for Children.
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Image of participants at the 2024 YSM Winter Walk

Thanks to our 2025 Winter Walk participants!

More than 200 walkers braved the winter chill to complete a 2K or 5K walk while helping us raise close to $127,000!
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Image of parents selecting gifts for their children at the YSM Toy Market 2025

Thanks to all who gave holiday meals and toys!

Video clips from our 2025 Bridges Christmas dinner and annual Toy Market.
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Mother and child at Christmas

Counting down to Toy Market joy!

This December, our annual Toy Market invites the families engaged in our programs to experience five days of holiday fun and Christmas magic!
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Christmas gifts for vulnerable youth

For vulnerable Toronto youth, the Evergreen Christmas Market creates a unique "shopping" experience that helps them know they're valued and loved.
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Holiday magic in our daycare and nursery

We are always looking for ways to make Christmas and the holiday season extra magical for our nursery and daycare families.
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Holiday meals at YSM's Bridges program

Food among friends

With your help, this Christmas we expect to serve more than 12,000 freshly prepared hot meals for vulnerable youth and adults, while inviting isolated neighbours to special Christmas dinners.
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Short-term Volunteer Opportunities

Discover some ways in which you can make a difference in a one-time volunteer role at YSM.
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Community members enjoy a Thanksgiving meal 2024

Thank you for providing Thanksgiving meals!

This Thanksgiving, you provided more than 9,000 meals for vulnerable Toronto community members through Yonge Street Mission.
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The invaluable support of a mentor

Looking for a way to help youth navigating the impact of poverty alone, Melanie became a mentor through YSM. You can, too.
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How does Housing at YSM support our community?

Learn more through a Q&A with Yonge Street Mission's Manager of Housing Services Kristin Booy.
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“Be a Tonya for someone”

Tonya's decision to share her computer skills was a life-changing one for Robert. And anyone can decide to "be a Tonya" for someone else.
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A community in action: #HackPoverty

In #HackPoverty working groups, leaders from many backgrounds, including the lived experience of poverty, come together to seek solutions to pressing issues.
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Lia’s story

As she experienced homelessness and isolation, Lia found a new beginning and a new sense of belonging through Yonge Street Mission.
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Evan’s story

After becoming homeless at 19, Evan found a caring community at Yonge Street Mission.
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