Stories
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Food and Culture Connect Towards Growing Healthy Relationships Away From Home It all started with a conversation. Tina*, who recently moved here from Kenya, was telling me how much she missed her culture and food, specifically …
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Restoring Dignity in the Identity of a Young Mom Shame plays a big part in the stories of our young moms. When the world has looked down on them with judgement, our heart's desire is for these young …
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The Power of Presence My 19 year old friend, Ben*, was connected to us by a referral from another organization, as he was moving out with a partner in January 2021. Born …
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Transformation Blossoms at Seeds of Hope Camp As summer approaches, here is Betty's reflection of last summer's Seeds of Hope Camp! "One of the ways in which the pandemic affected the young lives …
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Character-building at DOXA Prep Michael Morrison leads DOXA Prep, a weekly academic support and mentorship program designed to assist youth practically, guide them socially, and …
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Youth Grows in Joyful Service During lockdown, one youth who had previously attended YU's Lakeshore Soccer, Leader in Training, and Camp Widjiitiwin programs for years joined an …
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Leaders of the present and future! The LAUNCH leadership course concluded last month with 13 students making their final presentations and sharing excitedly about their growth to over …
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Young Moms Experience Community and Being in Healthy Relationships with Each Other YU's Young Moms group in Etobicoke met in-person this month for the first time since March 2020! The young moms expressed their excitement at getting …
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Life-Giving Times to People Experiencing Homelessness and Light Patrol Staff This Thanksgiving, my team (YU's Light Patrol ) and I had the opportunity to provide this experience for 11 of our youth, and it was more beautiful …