Youth Without Shelter

Youth Without Shelter (YWS) is a Toronto‑based charitable organization that provides emergency housing and wrap‑around support services to youth experiencing homelessness. Founded in 1986, YWS serves young people aged 16 to 24, offering a safe, non‑judgmental environment where youth can access shelter, meals, mental health support, life‑skills training, education support, and employment assistance. Located in North Etobicoke, YWS takes a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach to help youth move out of homelessness and toward stable, independent living