Great idea for the holidays.

As part of the YSB Foundation’s ongoing fundraising efforts we would like to let you know that there are a limited number of these tiles sets available to purchase. These beautiful tiles are packaged in bundles of 4 for $40.00 (on sale now for $25.00, today only!). All proceeds from the sale of these beautiful gifts will go to support the Youth Mental Health Walk-In Clinic.

If you are in Ottawa, you may pickup your tile coaster set at our YSB Head Office, located at 2675 Queensview Drive, between Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. For questions or concerns, please contact us at foundation@ysb.ca or at 613-729-1000x 1203. We are happy to assist you. For people out of town, we can arrange delivery.

Thank you for your support of at-risk youth in our community, and for believing in the resiliency of our community’s young people.

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Milo's Story

Every year when I was little, I’d think “this will be the year that everything will be okay”. And every year, I’d be crushed. By the time I was 18 I couldn’t take my dad’s drinking or my mom’s crying anymore, so I packed a knapsack with the warmest clothes I had and I left. It was freezing cold, and I was alone…but I was free.

The next few months were rough and at times very scary. I spent nights in parks, doorways and even under bridges all with just an old sleeping bag a friend had given me. One night it was so cold that I walked until the sun came up, afraid that I would freeze to death if I slept.

It took me awhile to get over the embarrassment to start asking people for money. But, it was swallow my pride or stay cold and hungry. After two weeks of doing this I learned about YSB. I didn’t know it then but, in that moment, my life changed for the better. I got connected to YSB’s Young Men’s Emergency Shelter and my first night in the shelter I slept 11 hours. I felt so safe and secure. I remember that moment clearly and I felt so hopeful I now have my own apartment in one of YSB’s long-term housing buildings, am attending college to become a graphic designer, and am working part-time to support myself.

“For the first time I can remember, I’m really excited about my future. Growing up I just thought about getting by one day at a time.” I hope my story conveys just how life changing it was for me to be able to access YSB’s shelter during a really difficult time in my life. The team at YSB supported me every step of the way, and I’m grateful they were by my side. I hope you’ll consider taking the opportunity to transform the life of another young person like me today.

Milo*

*While Milo’s story is real his name has been changed to protect his privacy