At Horizons for Youth, we take steps to ensure that any LGBTQ2S+ youths coming to us are given the upmost respect and dignity. If you are out there, we are here for you.
Help Horizons shelter the homeless youth by donating at: horizonsforyouth.org/donate
#pridemonth #lgbtqpride

In Canada, homeless LGBTQ2S+ youth are too often discriminated and threated with violence at shelters, discouraging them from seeking help.

HFY is working to change that perception. Help us by donating at: horizonsforyouth.org/donate

#LGBTQ #Pride2022 #Homeless

6,000 homeless youth in Toronto will have nowhere to sleep tonight.

You can help us in our mission to shelter the homeless youth by donating at: horizonsforyouth.org/donate

#LGBT #Pride #HomelessCrisis #Toronto

Horizons for Youth is a proud supporter of the LGBTQS+ community, so this month we will be revealing some hard truths about the struggling homeless LGBTQS+ youth in Toronto, and what you can do to help.
#LGBTQ #PrideMonth #HomelessLGBTQ

Sharing our gratitude to TELUS and TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, who is helping to support homeless and at-risk youth in the Greater Toronto Area with our Mental Health & Mental Wellness which will provide better access to mental health and wellness care. #FriendlyFuture

Here are some ways structural prevention can assist in eradicating youth homelessness in Toronto. #nonprofit #fundraiser #fundraising #youthhomelessness #eradicatepoverty #toronto charity #toronto

Happy National Dessert Day! This day is celebrated every day @ HFY. In addition to the 3 meals provided, our residents receive 2 sweet/savory snacks. Join us today, by donating to our meal kits @ $16 per resident. #NationalDessertDay Donate today: horizonsforyouth.org/giftsthatgiveb…

'I think these effects of COVID will last longer than when our masks are off ... because if you experience mental health challenges as a child, you are at greater risk of experiencing those problems in adulthood' - Lydia Muyingo, Dalhousie University ow.ly/57oQ50FCkNS

Here are some amazing ways to spend quality time with your friends and family members outside this summer while making a difference in the lives of homeless and at-risk youth.

Learn more about fundraising for Horizons for Youth: ow.ly/usF050FCnyz

#fundraise #summer

Thank you to MP Julie Dzerowicz 🇨🇦🇺🇦 for coming to Horizons for Youth to wish us congratulations on receiving a Local Food Infrastructure Fund grant from the Ministry of Agri-culture and Agri-Food. With these funds, we replaced many of the outdated kitchen appliances in our #shelter

Thank you to the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund for their amazing support our Mental Health & Wellness Program. We also appreciate all of the amazing Bell employees that have volunteered at our agency over the years and we are excited to see them again when it is safe! #WeAreHFY

1 in 5 Canadians experiencing homelessness are youth. You can help support them with Home Depot Canada’s #OrangeDoorProject . Every dollar you give at The Home Depot Store at 825 Caledonia Rd supports Horizons for Youth. Learn more and donate today!  bit.ly/3zqEw5m

We are seeking an enthusiastic Development & Communications Associate to lead our fundraising and communications programs. If you are a strategic thinker with strong verbal and written communications skills, we encourage you to apply. Learn more: ow.ly/ou1G50FyTwu #hiring

'I've been rattling doors, talking to people, and I can't find affordable housing. And that's all I want is a safe place to live that I can afford,' says Karen Booker, formerly house-less person in Moncton, NB ow.ly/6boQ50FxM1F #housing

Shout-out to our incredible friends at AIR MILES Reward Program for their support of Horizons for Youth for the past 4 years. They not only help fund our programming, but also send volunteers to our agency to help cook and serve meals and offer strategic support #WeAreHFY #StrongerTogether

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Healthy relationships are important for a youth's sense of self and well-being. Homeless youth are typically an isolated population; therefore, our agency strives to help our residents build relationships with family and other natural supports. Learn more: bit.ly/3ehxpTI

Together, we can help prevent and end youth homelessness in our community! Every $2 donation made to the Home Depot Canada store at 825 Caledonia Rd, Toronto supports Horizons for Youth! Learn more bit.ly/2zCl9GZ #OrangeDoorProject

#ThankYou to the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation for their incredible support of Horizons for Youth and our Mental Health & Wellness Program. We appreciate their commitment to promoting youth mental health. Please join us in saying thank you to this incredible Foundation! #WeAreHFY

Harmful stereotypes shape the perception of youth experiencing homelessness in our community. These myths lead to the stigmatization of homelessness, decreasing empathy and support for unhoused folks. Learn more: bit.ly/3wKV1qZ #homeless