Why “Face Your Fear”?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\u2018Fear\u2019 is a word that we hear a lot at Youth Haven. Many, if not all of our residents, describe feeling fearful before coming to the shelter for the first time.\u00a0 The majority of our youth have had to face the fear of daily abuse (sexual, physical, verbal and emotional), the fear of being alone, sleeping on the streets (under bridges, on park benches, in the forest, etc), being mugged, raped or beaten and so many other fears that come with living in unsafe conditions either at home or on the streets.<\/p>\n
Once these youth make the choice to come to Youth Haven many are fearful of what to expect, fearful that coming to the shelter means they will never be able to move out and make it on their own, fearful of being judged by those who are unaware of their true circumstances, fearful that the shelter is going to be just as sad and depressing as the place they had left and fearful of taking the steps necessary to become self supporting. \u00a0It is only by facing these fears head on that our residents have found that Youth Haven is a powerful step forward (not backwards) and even though it may be hard to push through the upcoming challenges it\u2019s worth all the hard work in the end.<\/p>\n
Often our residents support one another like family and gain strength from that closeness.<\/p>\n
Taking the step to visit our shelter, or even talk about their situation for the first time, can be a frightening and daunting experience, however we work with our residents and any family supporters they may have to show them that they have nothing to fear.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why we need you.<\/p>\n
Our residents have faced their fears and now we are asking you to show your support by facing your fear as well.<\/p>\n
The money raised from taking part in our \u2018Face Your Fear\u2019 campaign will enable us to continue to provide food, clothing, support and shelter for those without a place to call home or those brave enough to leave an unsafe living environment.\u00a0 This event will go a long way to helping us raise awareness for\u00a0youth homelessness and gain support.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Terms & Conditions<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\nThe Youth Haven “Face Your Fear” challenge is a voluntary activity undertaken to accomplish the charitable purposes of Youth Haven (Canada) by raising awareness and funds to support at-risk homeless youth to provide them with a safe and caring place to grow. As with any activity, there is a risk of injury (or even death) from participating in, or acting as a spectator to, the “Face Your Fear” challenge.\u00a0 Participants in and spectators to the “Face Your Fear” challenge are advised to carefully consider any health issues, environmental\/location concerns and other factors and\/or unforeseen hazards that might adversely impact the ability to undertake the Youth Haven “Face Your Fear” challenge safely.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/h6>\nIndividuals participating in the “Face Your Fear” challenge (each a \u201cParticipant\u201d) do so at their own election and at their own risk, and by their participation agree (on their own behalf and on behalf of anyone else who might make a claim in their place) to waive, release and discharge Youth Haven (Canada), and to indemnify, hold harmless and agree not to sue Youth Haven (Canada) and its affiliates and representatives for any loss, liability, cost, damages (including reasonable attorney\u2019s fees) or other claims that might arise from or in relation to their participation in the Youth Haven “Face Your Fear” challenge, whether due to negligence or otherwise. Participants are encouraged to consult their health care providers with any questions regarding how the “Face Your Fear” challenge might affect their health, and any Participants under the age of 18 should obtain permission from a parent\/guardian. Youth Haven (Canada) is not responsible for, and specifically disclaims responsibility for, any loss, injury liability, cost, damages or other claims arising from or in relation to the “Face Your Fear” challenge.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/h6>\nYouth Haven (Canada) has no control over the actions of Participants or spectators to any “Face Your Fear” challenge, the location in which a “Face Your Fear” challenge is undertaken or the method by which the “Face Your Fear” challenge is conducted.\u00a0 Participants or spectators that require first aid and\/or other medical treatment or related services in relation to an injury or illness that arises in connection with participation in the “Face Your Fear” challenge remain solely and exclusively responsible for and all liability or claims arising out of or in relation to such treatment and\/or services.<\/span><\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=” Youth Haven Summer Student Joins Campaign” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:26|text_align:center|color:%2327337d” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Youth Haven’s University Summer Student, Isabel Alonso Vilarino chose\u00a0to challenge herself during the “Jump For Justin” event supporting Youth Haven’s Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4356,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nFace Your Fear - Youth Haven<\/title>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n \n \n\t \n