The holidays are an extra busy time at Yonge Street Mission! Here are some of the key festivities planned . . .
Dec. 15-20: Toy Market. We aim to offer 500 struggling families a holiday from hardship. Parents choose from new toys, games, books and more to bring holiday joy home to their families.
Dec. 18: The Bridges Christmas community dinner welcomes 350 neighbours to enjoy a hearty and festive meal together at YSM. Our residential building Genesis Place also hosts a Christmas party for tenants to enjoy a holiday meal and visit from Santa.
Dec. 22-31: Evergreen Christmas Market and Christmas dinner. Vulnerable youth attend a Christmas “shopping” experience. For many, this will be the only time all year when they receive new clothes and toiletries, and the opportunity to select gifts for family and friends. They are also invited to a enjoy a family-style Christmas dinner with YSM staff.
Church at the Mission (CATM) You are welcome to join our Church at the Mission Advent services:
Nov. 30, 3 p.m. I YSM Martin Centre, 306 Gerrard St. East
Dec. 7, 3 p.m. I YSM Martin Centre
Dec. 14, 3 p.m. I YSM Davis Centre gym, 270 Gerrard St. East
Dec. 21, 3 p.m. I YSM Davis Centre gym
Dec. 24, 7 p.m. I YSM Martin Centre
This story was first shared in YSM’s Winter 2025 Urban Lights.