Yonge Street Mission
306 Gerrard St E M5A 2G7 Toronto, ON, Canada

The #HolidaySeason starts in only a few sleeps! Help make a child's wishes come true by giving them a present to open on #Christmas. Learn how you can donate to YSM's Toy Market at ysm.ca/toy-market/ (Image description: A pile of various plushy stuffed toys)

Do you know about OVOL? OVOL - Our Voice, Out Loud - is a youth-led group for 12-18 year olds focused on building youth skills and leadership in Regent Park to combat bullying and victimization. We're constantly inspired by our OVOL youths, who we're looking to as future leaders! It is one of many community-led initiatives supported by YSM in our efforts to collaborate with and support residents, community agencies and grass-roots groups to strengthen Toronto neighbourhoods.... Together, we're building resident-led solutions to create positive change in Regent Park and York South-Weston. Learn more about OVOL and our other community initiatives at ysm.ca/who-we-serve/community-development/ #TransformTorontoTogether #PartnersForChange #BetterTogether (Pictured: Two art pieces during OVOL's art exhibition, Bullying Through Your Eyes, 2018.)

This year, donating toys to YSM's Toy Market has moved online! Simply download the Geenees app, choose Yonge Street Mission and follow the steps to offer families a joyful surprise this holiday! For more info visit: ysm.ca/toy-market/ #ChristmasSpirit #ChristmasToys #HolidayGifts #SharingIsCaring #TransformTorontoTogether #BetterTogether #ChristmasJoy

Days are getting chillier. Do you know what that means? Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) will be here soon! Mark your calendars for Feb 20, 2021! We invite participants to experience the Coldest Night of the Year by joining us on a 2 or 5 km team walk to help raise funds for neighbours who are experiencing poverty. More information on this socially distanced event coming soon, so stay tuned and get your warm gear ready! #ColdestNightOfTheYear #CNOY2021 #TransformTorontoTogether #BetterTogether #WalkBecauseYouCare (Pictured: Participants enjoying walking in our 2019 CNOY event.)

YSM's motivation has always come from helping people rise out of poverty to realize their full potential. How do we do this? Through our holistic RISE (Respond, Invite, Support and Engage) model that focuses on the unique needs of adults experiencing chronic poverty, street-involved youth, families in need, and community development. Through our RISE model, we commit to providing unconditional support for each individual or family; walking each community member's journey from surviving to thriving, no matter how long or how varied the path; and evaluating our effectiveness with comprehensive tools to measure individual and community transformation. Learn more about our plan to end chronic poverty at ysm.ca/who-we-are/mission/ #TransformTorontoTogether