SPRING FUNDRAISER: PLANT & vegetable SEEDS
Order plant and vegetable seeds through our #MakeItSow fundraiser. Place your order in time for spring using code "ORYS_2024_2" to support oneROOF Youth Services. Order Now
halloween 2023
Trick or treat!? This spooky season staff are dressed up for Halloween and youth will be voting on the best costume.
We also hosted a pumpkin carving event for the youth. This programming was made possible through the generosity of Lois S., Linda L. and family/friends. Special thanks to Linda and her granddaughters for putting together these festive gift bags filled with treats.
We hope you all have a safe and sugar-filled day!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR! May 4th-10th, 2024
National Youth Week is a time dedicated to the encouragement and celebration of young people around the world.
oneROOF Youth Services’ Youth Week is focused on supporting the youth we serve, right here in Waterloo Region. Explore this page to learn more.
SPRING FUNDRAISER: Mulch & soil
We’ve teamed up with the BigYellowBag® #GiveAndGrow Program so that you can donate to oneROOF Youth Services AND get quality garden products at the same time! $10 from every bag of soil or mulch that is purchased using our unique code “ONEROOF24” will come right back to us. Order Now
HHTH 10th annual hockey tournament
The 10th Annual Hockey Helps the Homeless Tournament was really one for the record books!
Youth accessing oneROOF Youth Services volunteered to make muffins and those in our Street To Employment & Education (SEE) Program created these commemorative buttons for the event.
In the end, Hockey Helps The Homeless Waterloo Region (HHTHWR) reached their goal of raising $300,000 for the six local charities they support (oneROOF Youth Services, House of Friendship, The Working Centre, Lutherwood Housing Services, YWCA KW, and Cambridge Shelter Corporation)
BINGO partnership
Looking for fun ways to support us? A few of our volunteers have signed up to conduct some Matinee BINGO Sessions at the K-W Gaming Center. Proceeds going to oneROOF Youth Services. Location: 501 Krug St. Kitchener. Learn More
Join Them On...
🗓 Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
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🗓 Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
2024 REALTOR® Run
REALTOR® Run hosted by the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS®, aims to feature the best of Waterloo Region and surrounding areas all while raising funds and awareness for this year's chosen charity oneROOF Youth Services. This event takes place during the week of May 2nd - May 8th and we are inviting you to walk or run 5 kilometers in your favorite area.
HHTH Fundraiser: country music night
We had an incredible time at Country Music Night! Thank you to Hockey Helps the Homeless - Waterloo Region (HHTHWR), Maxwell's Concerts & Events, and Serenia Life Financial. Special thanks to all the organizers and volunteers who made this incredible night happen!
We are so grateful to HHTHWR for not only the funds raised, but the awareness and further generosity these events inspire. Thank you to all involved in this season's events.
Looking forward to next weeks 10th Annual HHTHWR Hockey Tournament. See you at the rink!
Canada day olympics
We celebrated Canada Day outside this July! Youth and staff gathered at The Quad for games and fun.
Our "Olympic Games" included basketball, volleyball, badminton, potato sack races, water bucket relays, and more. There was food, prizes, and smiles all around! A few staff even got ice bucket dumped at the end of the day.
Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made this event possible. What a wonderful day!
Pride month event: rainbow dress date
We hosted a Rainbow Dress Day in honour of #PrideMonth!
Youth and staff were encouraged to wear an outfit inspired by the colours of the rainbow. A dedicated rack in Change4Change allowed interested youth to choose items to complete their rainbow outfits. Our Drop-In and Next Steps Housing staff even handed out sweet treats to participating youth. This event is meant to foster connection and encourage everyone to express themselves. It was great to see so many people getting involved!
our biggest event of the year! youth week 2023
Introducing #YouthWeek2023! Youth Week is a collection of events in support of oneROOF Youth Services, spanning the first week of May each year.
May 1st-7th, 2023 is #NationalYouthWeek, a time dedicated to the encouragement and celebration of young people. We're hosting a series of awareness events and fundraisers to celebrate, culminating in a public vendor market, Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Learn more here.
winter Canadian safety supply fundraiser
Canadian Safety Supplies is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of first aid kits in Canada. This winter, oneROOF Youth Services is partnering with Canadian Safety Supplies to host a safety supply fundraiser; raising funds and promoting the importance of emergency response and safety preparedness.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Proceeds to oneROOF Youth Services.
Shop anything from first aid kits to solar radios and survival supplies. Browse our catalogue, here.
LGBTQ2S+ ally education
Our Host Homes program recently partnered with SPECTRUM to provide LGBTQ2S+ training to our host home volunteers, through their Rainbow Diversity Program.
SPECTRUM’s Rainbow Diversity Training is a service that helps organizations along the path toward becoming more equitable and accessible to persons of all sexual and gender diversities, both to clients and employees of the organization. The training covers topics around gender, sexuality, the challenges LGBTQ2S+ youth face and how to be a better ally.
Thank you to @spectrumwaterlooregion for helping us better ourselves and our services.
Local store donates proceeds…
Throughout May and June, when you shop from CHANGE Lifestyle & Apparel online or in-store, we’ll receive 10% of their gross proceeds.
CHANGE Lifestyle & Apparel is the next generation of retail. Located in St. Jacob's, their passion for global and local change shines through in all they do! Learn more
FALL MINT SMOOTHIE® FUNDRAISER
It's officially autumn and we're gearing up for the holidays! Our Rheo Thompson Mint Smoothie® Fundraiser starts October 1st. They're the perfect Thanksgiving table favour and Christmas stocking stuffer; a wonderful addition to any holiday.
$2.75 EACH Pick up at 35 Sheldon Ave N, Kitchener. Local deliveries (Waterloo Region, Tavistock & Stratford) available for orders $50+
CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Proceeds to oneROOF Youth Services.
2022 MATINEE dates…
Looking for fun ways to support us? A few of our volunteers have signed up to conduct some Matinee BINGO Sessions at the K-W Gaming Center. Proceeds going to oneROOF Youth Services. Location: 501 Krug St. Kitchener. Learn More
Join Them On...
🗓 Wednesday, April 13th 2022
🗓 Wednesday, May 11th 2022
🗓 Wednesday, June 8th 2022
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2022 REALTOR® Run raises funds for oneroof!
Hosted by the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS®, the 2022 REALTOR® Run aims to feature the best of the Waterloo Region and surrounding areas while raising funds and awareness for these 3 local shelter-based charities: House of Friendship, YW Kitchener- Waterloo, and oneROOF Youth Services. Learn more
HAPPENING: June 13TH - 17TH, 2022 Registration Opens: May 2nd 2022
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BUILD WELCOMES YOUTH!
We are overjoyed to share that we have begun to move youth into our Supportive Housing Building! 🎉
Our Supportive Housing program, Next Steps Housing is in full swing as we welcome our first group tenants into their units. Now housed, these young people can begin to move along the path to independent living with the help of 24/7 staff support and coordinated onsite services. Another large group of youth is set to move in next week.
If you would like to be a part of a new approach to ending the cycle of homelessness, you can donate to Next Steps Housing, here.
HOST HOMES PROGRAM recognized WORLD WIDE!
Our Host Homes Program is making history! 🎉
As a result of a recent evaluation by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, our Host Homes program is now being recognized worldwide as a Best Preventative Practice!
We have received many calls from organizations across Canada and around the world, wanting to integrate the Host Homes Model into their communities. We are extremely excited to provide resources and insights to assist in the expansion of the Host Homes approach in other areas of the world.
We're truly overjoyed at this news! It is an accomplishment that will go down in oneROOF Youth Services history.
rheo thompson™ fundraiser this may
Rheo Thompson™ Mint Smoothies® available for order!
$2.75 EACH
Pick up at oneROOF Youth Services. Local deliveries in (KW, Tavistock & Stratford) available for orders $30+
Contact Bonnie for more information: funddeveloper@oneroof.org
THirD VENDOR FAIR SET TO HAPPEN THIS MAY
After the success of our 2021 Virtual Vendor Fairs, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting a third vendor event this spring!
The oneROOF Youth Services Virtual Vendor Fair: Spring Market will be held 100% online, May 2nd - May 8th 2022. We are currently accepting vendor applications and welcome all local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and independent artists to participate. There is no vendor fee involved; instead, each participating business will pledge a percentage of their sales during event week to oneROOF Youth Services… The event is only as successful as it’s participants!
Our 2021 Virtual Vendor Fairs made a combined total of over $9000 and we hope to keep that energy up throughout this years event(s). If you wish to participate, please contact Bonnie at funddeveloper@oneroof.org
Visit our Facebook Event Page to learn more!
CREATE YOUR MONTHLY DONATION PLAN THIS MARCH!
Monthly donations are a great way to make a big impact and help us achieve our goals for the year. With your help, we can continue to provide for the safety, support and overall well-being of youth in Waterloo Region. And for a limited time, we can help increase the impact of your gift.
Throughout March, create a new monthly gift of $20 or more in support of our charity through CanadaHelps, and CanadaHelps will make a one-time extra $20 donation to our charity! You can read more about the full terms and conditions here.
Please consider creating a new monthly gift of $20 or more through CanadaHelps to support our charity. Your donation will help us achieve our goals and make a big impact. Thank you for your support!
To create your monthly donation plan, CLICK HERE.
buy a big yellow bag!
USE CODE: ONEROOF22
We have an exciting new way for you to support this growing season. We’re partnering with BigYellowBag®, a local company that delivers high quality garden products in a neat, clean bag straight to your door.
As we are all getting into the planning for our spring and summer gardens, BigYellowBag will donate $10 to us for each bag purchased using our unique code below (this code is only valid for donations to come to our group). As an added bonus, YOU SAVE $5 on your BigYellowBag purchase! So, if you’re in need of soil or mulch to get your lawn and garden going this year, keep us in your thoughts.
SHOP NOW — Remember to use code: ONEROOF22
Home Depot: Orange Door Campaign 2021
The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign Winter 2021 was a huge success.
100% of funds raised will benefit oneROOF Youth Services. Together, we can help prevent and end youth homelessness in Canada. Learn more at orangedoorproject.ca.
The Home Depot team at 100 Gateway Park Dr. Kitchener continues to support in-store fundraising because they believe in the mission to prevent and end youth homelessness in Waterloo Region. Thank you for your support and partnership with oneROOF Youth Services. This Fall/Winter event raised $11,894.28. Thank you to Waterloo Region and local communities for supporting The Home Depots $2.00 donations at the till. We are grateful.
vendor fairs raise $9000+
The numbers are in and our 2021 Virtual Vendor Fairs made a combined total of $9191.95! 🎉
We would like to say a huge thank you the following vendors who participated in the oneROOF Youth Service Virtual Vendor Fair: Holiday Market!
Arbonne, Avon, Color Street, Day Dreamer Accessories Inc., Donna’s Handmade Jewelry, Ethereal Embroidery, GelMoment, Graphite & Graphics, LAJEM, MadMakes, Mōdere, Pampered Chef, Pink Zebra, Rock Our World Ice Cream Bar, Scentsy,Seint Makeup, Sipology Tea, Stella and Dot, SweetLegs, TE.Customdesigns, Thirty-One Gifts, Tiny Green Sloth Co., Tori Belle, Tupperware, VoxxLife, X-Oh
Fundraising Breakdown:
The oneROOF Youth Services Virtual Vendor Fair → $6,019.95
The oneROOF Youth Service Virtual Vendor Fair: HOLIDAY MARKET → $3,172.00
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED: $9191.95
HHTH Waterloo Region donated $57,500.00
Thanks to the committed, dedicated and compassionate HHTH, Waterloo Region Committee for your tireless efforts in continuing to support the shelters here in Waterloo Region even during a pandemic. COVID 19 did not slow down this amazing group!
We are thankful and grateful for all that they do. Stay informed by clicking on the logo to find out what fundraising initiatives are currently occurring.
The impact that monetary donations make, and the awareness this event spreads is unmatched! Thank you to the amazing @HHTHWR committee, their volunteers, and all the wonderful participants.
Our virtual vendor fair will be a yearly event!
This holiday season, give charitably and gift kindly all in one! #GiftAndGive . Stay tuned for the next virtual event.
This FREE EVENT is all about supporting local small businesses and making a difference. All of the listed vendors are local entrepreneurs, business owners and service providers, generously donating a portion of their sales to make change. With your purchase you are supporting small business, shopping local, and donating to oneROOF Youth Services.
Shop any of the listed businesses (or place a bid on one of our raffle items) and know that this holiday season, you're giving more than gifts.
Raise funds and awareness for oneROOF Youth Services and gives some of our very own local artists, entrepreneurs, and shop owners a boost! It's a win, win!
THE KINDRED SPIRIT AWARD 2021 Waterloo Region!
CONGRATULATIONS JOSH FOR RECEIVING THE KINDRED SPIRIT AWARD 2021 Waterloo Region!
Josh makes it his mission to give back to oneROOF Youth Services by providing each youth with yearly Christmas gifts, survival outreach backpacks, a meal over the holidays, and raising funds through the “Pay What You Can” food truck day event. Josh is making a difference and a positive impact in our community by giving back and paying it forward. Thank you to Josh, owner of The Hemlock Barn. We are grateful for your continued support!
our new promo video!
oneROOF Youth Services is grateful for Hanna Negussie, who donated her voluntary time and talents, in the creation of oneROOF Youth Services Youth Voice’s Video. Hanna’s passion in humanity and videography, combined, captures youth truths and the impact that oneROOF Youth Services has had in their lives. “One youth on the street is one too many.” Thank you Hanna!
Video by: Hanna Negussie (negussieproductions@outlook.com)
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