Youth Haven – providing a second chance to homeless teens: an amazing charity to support
Some people believe that many of these kids should simply go home, that they have a safe place awaiting them with a warm bed, or that they are rebelling against parental authority. However in our more than 30 years of experience, we know that this misconception cannot be further from the truth.
As Simcoe County’s only youth shelter, Youth Haven provides a second chance to teens very year. Last year close to 300 youths bravely made their way to the Shelter and over 300 youths accessed our Outreach Program across Simcoe County and found someone to talk to, advocate for them, help them navigate adult systems, and teach them coping skills to manage the world we live in.
The plain truth is that if a youth is staying at Youth Haven they truly have nowhere else to go. In fact, 80% are fleeing domestic violence, neglect, physical or sexual abuse. Numerous situations arise where police officers, parents, concerned citizens, teachers or guidance counsellors refer youth to our shelter asking for our help, not knowing where to turn.
Featured Way to Give
Youth Haven
Become a Hero of Hope!
A gift as small as $12 a month, makes a life-changing difference to a homeless youth in need.
Patricia is the Business Mentor and owner of Grow Vantage and a Past President of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. She applies over 30 years of business experience (from start-up to corporate) to mentor entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she has held over 6,500 coaching and training sessions in-person and online. Through Ask For Directions Training, her entrepreneurial training program (and parent company Grow Vantage), and as a business coach, she works with start-ups who are new (or who have lost traction) to design, launch and grow their businesses. Along with 20 other expert instructors she teaches strategies in marketing, sales, communications, and finance, as well as practical techniques to increase productivity, and manage their businesses. In other words, everything entrepreneurs need to learn to grow and run their businesses successfully, and avoid the costly mistakes they can't even see coming - that lead to delays in growth and getting stuck.
- Recognizing National Day For Truth And Reconciliation: A Day To Listen - September 30, 2023
- Food Bank Use Soars In Barrie As Thanksgiving Food Drive In Full Swing Swing - September 30, 2023
- Ongoing Bottle Drive To Support Homeless Individuals: John Howard Society - September 30, 2023