Durham Youth Services

Durham Youth Services is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing youth homelessness in the Durham Region. The organization operates with the mission to partner with youth to achieve and maintain lasting solutions to their housing crises. Its vision is to end youth homelessness within the region[1][5].

History and Mission

Founded with a focus on preventing youth homelessness, Durham Youth Services provides a range of programs and services aimed at supporting at-risk and homeless youth aged 16 to 24. The organization's strategy includes prevention efforts and, when prevention is not possible, making youth homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring through housing-focused programs[1][4].

Services and Programs

The organization offers emergency shelter, outreach services, and transitional housing for youth experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in Durham Region. Their programs prioritize securing safe and stable housing, providing meals, and creating support networks to assist young people in crisis[1][5].

Impact

In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Durham Youth Services helped numerous youth by providing nights of safety, meals, and securing safe homes, reflecting its ongoing commitment to reducing youth homelessness in the area. Detailed accomplishments are typically shared publicly in their annual Impact Report[1].

Funding and Support

Durham Youth Services relies heavily on financial support from public and private sectors, as well as donations from individuals and fundraising activities. They are a registered charity, with the Business Registration Number 826484479RR0001, enabling donors to receive charitable tax receipts. The organization collaborates with partners to raise funds to sustain its housing and support services for homeless youth[2].

Organization and Leadership

Durham Youth Services is an incorporated nonprofit operating primarily at its Ajax, Ontario location. The organization is managed under the leadership of its executive director, with core operations running Monday to Friday during regular business hours[5].

See Also

• Youth homelessness in Canada
• Homelessness prevention programs
• Nonprofit organizations in Ontario

Categories: Non-profit organizations based in Ontario | Youth homelessness organizations | Social welfare charities in Canada

[1] https://durhamyouth.com [2] https://durhamyouth.com/donate/ [3] https://durhamlivingwage.ca/employers/durham-youth-services/ [4] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/joannes-house/ [5] https://211ontario.ca/service/69804389/agency/durham-youth-services/