Did you know that up to 2000 Toronto youth experience homelessness on any given night? On May 6th, we did something about it.
The Youth Resiliency Hub officially launched at Strides Toronto, and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario showed up for it.
Special thanks to Helix Foundation President Kate Butler for making this possible and believing in a better world. Big thanks to Carina for serenading us. Huge thanks to Erica Procter for her generous donation.
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario even presented an award for our work combating youth homelessness in Toronto.
"On behalf of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to Strides Toronto on the opening of the
Youth Resiliency Hub. Created by youth and for youth, this platform will serve as an invaluable resource that provides accessible, peer-informed information, reviews, and insights on services across the city, including shelters, mental health supports, employment programs, and food banks. Far too often, young people face challenges navigating the systems and services meant to support them. The creation of this hub will help make that process easier, more accessible, and less overwhelming. By bringing critical resources together in one place, this initiative will help remove barriers, empower youth to make informed decisions, and ensure they can connect to the supports they need with confidence. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to supporting young people in our communities. Wishing you many years of continued growth and success."
So when you see a kid begging for quarters outside a Gucci store on Bloor St., ask yourself:
Why is it like this?
Should it be like this?
Are we going to let it stay like this?
Also I met the drummer of the greatest band of all time.
BEAMING with joy!! 🤩 Feeling so many emotions but definitely grateful that I got to perform in Hamilton for some people I happen to love a lot! Really appreciate everyone who took the time out of your night to support my silly little dreams and for supporting me. Thank you again to @hollyclausius for inviting me to perform, it was an honour to share the stage with both yourself and @thenamesmeave . Thank you to @ringsidehamilton and @dylan_furrow for helping us sound fantastic. Also a huge shoutout to the most dedicated and hardworking bandmates, @raphmayer , @elliotthrills and @iamchrismarkland . Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who made this show possible and showed up for us.🥹❤️
📷: @jordanchrystine / Ryan Sykes Rights Management
#StillCryingOn #hamiltonont #singer
if you missed the last show, make it right and come to the @biltmoretheatre tonight for the @theemergingshowcase !! tix in bio💘✨🎶
#singer #songwriter #artist #makeitright #livemusic
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Hope to see more events like these in the future
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