Reporting
Together, we’re building a Toronto where people, not poverty, thrive
Thanks to our generous donors, YSM provides life-changing programs to Toronto’s most vulnerable neighbours.
Our Annual Report details how your donations are used, highlights our impact and share inspiring stories of transformation.
Jump ahead to:
In our last fiscal year:
42,011 visits to our Food Bank
74 neighbours received housing support
2,987 hours of mental health counselling provided
54,870 meals freshly prepared and served
128 children in our early education programs
6,262 individuals in one or more YSM programs
Measurable results
We believe change must be both personal and provable. YSM uses a proprietary evaluation system — TIMES™ — to measure well-being across 18 indicators.
In FY24, 838 participants were tracked for measurable progress through programs like Care Management, Mental Health, Workforce Development, Housing and more.
| Program Area | Outcome | Results (FY24) |
|---|---|---|
|
Food Security |
Relief for food-insecure households |
42,011 Food Bank visits |
|
Housing |
Safe & stable housing secured |
74 individuals housed |
|
Workforce Develpment |
Job readiness and placement |
379 youth & adults supported |
|
Mental Health |
Emotional and psychological support |
2,518 hours of counselling |
|
Family Services |
Early childhood education & daycare |
128 children enrolled |
|
Holistic Support |
Personalized care management |
318 community members engaged |
Financial Transparency
Where our support comes from
How we invest it
Funding Need
Each year, we set bold goals to expand programs that help our neighbours move from surviving to thriving.
This year, we are seeking:
- $6 million in unrestricted donations
- Investments in Workforce Development and Youth Mental Health
- Support to scale TIMES™ across Toronto
Governance & Accountability
YSM is committed to transparency, equity, and data-informed decision-making.
- Registered Canadian Charity
- Board-governed with regular financial oversight
- Regular reporting to donors
- Publicly available audited financial statements
Yonge Street Mission has earned an “A-” rating for 2023 in the evaluation, which analyzes a non-profit organization’s achievements in the areas of accountability to donors, cost efficiency of programming and financial transparency.
The purpose of the report is to help donors make informed choices about the charities they support and to make their contributions with confidence, knowing their donations will be well stewarded.
