Day 3 of the Season of Giving goes towards Horizons For Youth on behalf of Cassandra Tu , Administration & Operations Assistant.
Horizons for Youth is a shelter for at-risk and homeless youth between the ages of 16-24 years old in Toronto. They provide youth with the support they need to escape from the cycle of poverty and leave the streets behind.
Not only do they give homeless and at-risk youth a safe place to stay and daily meals, they also provide their clients with many programs to help them improve their mental health, find employment, learn important life skills and secure stable housing.
Services Offered
· CASE MANAGEMENT · MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS · HOUSING SUPPORT
· LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION · COMMUNITY SUPPORT & AFTERCARE
· PROJECT REBOUND
Their Mission
To shelter, prepare and guide homeless and at-risk youth to achieve wellness and become contributing community members.
Their Vision
A sharing and growing community where everyone has a home.
Quick Facts
The average length of stay at Horizons for Youth is 3 months
The average capacity was approximately 99% in 2019
Horizons for Youth provided shelter, daily meals and programs to 365 youth in 2019
Horizons for Youth served over 40,000 meals and 30,000 snacks last year
Horizons for Youth offers 24 hour intake services, 365 days a year, to ensure that young people in need of a safe place to stay can access one at all times
Horizons for Youth offers hundreds of workshops and field trips each year, which help, youth gain the skills they need to live independently