One of our youth residing at Youth Haven’s shelter recently graduated from the Office Administration and Health Services Program at Georgian College. Completing a college program is challenging in itself; Learn More
Youth Haven was honoured to take part in the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings by attending a ceremony hosted by the ANAF Barrie Unit #365. This unit has a Learn More
Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Barrie honours those who champion change, uplift others, and inspire us all. A shout out to Lucy Gowers, Youth Haven executive director, who was Learn More
Thank you to the elementary students at Urban Village Academy in Barrie. Your “Apprentice” fundraiser was a wonderful success. Through creativity, determination, and compassion, two student teams raised $1,445 to Learn More
Christmas can be a challenging time for youth experiencing homelessness. But that doesn’t mean the holiday spirit has gone missing. Far from it. Our team of elves(staff) worked with the Learn More
The 3rd annual Community Builders Awards celebrate the extraordinary individuals and organizations making significant contributions to our city. Youth Haven is honoured to be the recipient of this year’s Heath Learn More
The Barrie Police Service tactical support unit has been training in the old Youth Haven emergency shelter. While plans for the new shelter in partnership with the Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association are being Learn More
Thanks to Starbucks partners (employees) and The Starbucks Foundation for recognizing how we are making our communities stronger. We’re proud to be selected for #TheStarbucksFoundation #NeighbourhoodGrants!
Doug Morton, born in rural New Brunswick in 1916, was a man of many accomplishments. Raised on a farm alongside his siblings Lloyd and Doris, his early life was shaped Learn More
When our community makes the choice to #bethedifference in the lives of our youth, good things happen! In May, a youth moved from the emergency shelter to the transitional housing program, Learn More