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Everything changes when you house homeless youth.
It’s THE opportunity to stop the cycle of homelessness into adulthood!

This year in Ottawa, more than 1400 young people will face the coldest, darkest, and harshest months of the year with no place to call home. Sadly, the winter months are not the only battle for youth experiencing homelessness in Ottawa.
Many are suffering from trauma, mental health issues, poverty, addiction, and other challenges that contribute to homelessness.

Together, we have the opportunity to stop the cycle of youth homeless into adulthood!

$35

Provides a youth in our shelters with a week of healthy meals

$75

Helps support a youth with their own room and healthy meals for one week

$150

Helps support a youth with their own room, healthy meals and mental health counselling for one week

Become a monthly donor

Support a youth with food, shelter and support so they can get their lives back on track

“YSB staff support me in so many ways, and they make sure we’re part of a community at our shelter.” Liam, 17, YSB Shelter Resident

Youth Crisis Line

We’ve all had moments of crisis, and we’re here to help.

24/7 Crisis Line: 613-260-2360

Everything changes when you house homeless youth. It’s THE opportunity to stop the cycle of homelessness into adulthood!