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Information and experience from youth like you
What's good, free or fun and available to kids, youth and teens with limited or no money? How do you keep yourself safe in a crowd? What was it like going to a shelter for the first time? Our youth team has a lot of ideas and experience on topics that are important to you.
Have an idea for an article you'd like to write? Yes please! We want to hear from you and post your work. Contact the team via email and tell us about your idea.
Upcoming Opportunities for Youth
2026-05-08
Here are some opportunities for youth coming up this spring. The Ontario Child and Youth Activism Project, which is part of the International and Canadian Child Rights Partnership (ICCRP). We…
Who Designs the System and Who Lives with the Consequences
2026-04-17
Thinking About Power It is common to hear people say that those in charge of policy making are fixing systems and creating change. Sometimes that feels reassuring and sometimes it…
Youth‑led platform launches to help Toronto youth navigate services with lived‑experience insights
2026-04-15
Toronto, ON | April 28 2026 — A new, youth‑driven platform designed to help young people navigate complex systems and access support with confidence is launching in Toronto on May…
Youth Advisory Team Does Montreal
2026-03-03
Why We Went In late October 2025, the Youth Advisory Team ventured east to present a beta, almost pre-alpha version of the Youth Resiliency Hub at the Canadian Alliance to…
When Support Exists, But Is Out of Reach
2026-02-17
Feeling Lost At 16, turning 17, I was a young person who needed help and stability. I reached out to different organizations and services in the city I was living…
How I Found Community At Strides
2026-02-09
I had a textbook case of post-graduate depression last year. Nothing could have prepared me for leaving an environment where everyone was more or less in the same boat. Sure,…
First Night in A Youth Shelter: 5 Things You Need
2026-01-28
If you’re reading this because you’re heading into a youth shelter—or already there—take a breath. The first night can feel overwhelming, confusing, and scary. That’s normal. You’re not weak for…
Looking for volunteer writers for the hub!
2026-01-20
We're looking for young people who want to tell us their story! Making the hub more personal is one of our goals. Will you tell us about your experiences with…
Emergency Resources
2025-10-14
Sometimes you need to speak to someone right now about something that is happening in your life. Here are a few resources to check out: FCJ Refugee Centre The 519…