Sex trafficking is the latest scourge in our community. Youth Haven is on the forefront, working with others, to combat this growing problem. One of our social workers shares her Learn More
A Grade 9 Family Studies class at Twin Lakes Secondary School in Orillia is helping bring awareness to bullying in various ways throughout their school. Last week, they hosted a “Haters Learn More
Ian McInroy of BarrieToday.com has a great article about the impact of Youth Haven creating positive futures for youth experiencing homelessness. https://www.barrietoday.com/rooted/youth-haven-is-much-more-than-a-shelter-for-young-people-1846897
Thank you to the Athena Flute Trio for hosting a concert at Burton Avenue United Church in Barrie on Saturday, November 16th, and selecting YouthHavenCanada as the charity of choice. Well over $1,000 was raised! Thank Learn More
Did you know Youth Haven has outreach programs across Simcoe County, including in Orillia? Our staff offer an art therapy workshop for youth. In a recent class, 12 people attended. Learn More
In August, Deb Bobechko of Barrie climbed 5, 895 m to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, as part of a campaign to raise funds for Learn More
Jessica Owen of BarrieToday.com has an update on the regional hub project slated to be built on the former Barrie Central Collegiate site in downtown Barrie. https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/ymca-wins-25m-commitment-from-county-to-build-regional-hub-downtown-1713204 The new building, Learn More
Only several months into his job as Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner, Thomas Carrique continued his outreach into the community with a visit to Youth Haven on Monday, August 19. The Learn More
Community Leaders Needed! 2-5 hours per month Board Responsibility: Establishing strategic and policy direction Commitment to the strategic plan, vision, mission, and values of Youth Haven Providing for excellent governance Learn More
Aren’t we pretty? The slogan on the shirts of Lowe’s employees that visited Youth Haven to spruce up our front yard says it all “Hands On. Hearts In.” The team Learn More