S.T.E.P. U.P.

CAUSES & PROGRAMS

100

This percentage of homeless youth have experienced some form of childhood trauma and abuse.

14%, 55%, 63%

63%

200

This percentage of youth experiencing homelessness report at least one suicide attempt.

42%, 33%, 23%

42%

300

What does SIS mean?

Stay in School Program... This program offers 20-bed long-term transitional housing for youth dedicated to completing their education within a safe and stable environment with support and guidance from qualified staff. 

HISTORY

100

In what year did Helix House open?

2023, 2024, 2022

2022... Helix House is a transitional housing service that provides youth a place to stay while being enrolled in the Stay in School Program.

200

When was YWS (Youth Without Shelter) founded?

1974, 1986, 1998

1986... A group of teachers and guidance counsellors saw the lack of safe, emergency housing and support programs for their students in need, and decided to join together to create Youth Without Shelter. 

300

In October 2023 what was the average amount of call YWS received per day?

46, 183, 291 

291

SHELTER SERVICES

100

YWS allows youth between the ages of __ to __ to access their shelter and services.

16 - 24

200

YWS Emergency Services offers this many shelter beds.

12, 33, 108

33

300

This type of shelter serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness with or without a referral. The typical length of stay in this shelter is intended to be of short duration.

Emergency Shelter which off the support services required to move clients into housing.