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A Look Inside Our Kitchen
[REPOST] The sharing of food is a vital part of the support system we offer to youth experiencing homelessness or at risk. The kitchen at oneROOF Youth Services is powered by the generosity of our community…
Tips For Extreme Weather
[REPOST] What we know as ‘extreme temperatures’ actually accounted for less than 1% of the deaths that occurred. Cold weather injuries can be contracted when you least expect them. It’s important to discuss weather-related injuries and explore the factors that worsen those commonly eliciting the homeless population, such as frostbite and hypothermia.
The Faces of oneROOF Youth Services (PART 5)
In this instalment of "The Faces of oneROOF," we're highlighting Zoey Taylor, Brianna Rieck, Jared Penner, Earl Loreto, and Deep Odedra.
The Faces of oneROOF Youth Services (PART 4)
In this fourth instalment of "The Faces of oneROOF," we're highlighting Sarah Whearty, Jeremiah Bamikole, Jet De Vera, Idris Ibrahim, Aparna Chandran Hemachandran, and Shaelah Burnett.
We Went Viral | Taking Over TikTok!
Find oneROOF Youth Services on TikTok, Reel, and YouTube shorts. Short-form video format is perfect for sharing stories, showcasing programs, and highlighting staff and youth experiences in a creative and digestible way.
The Faces of oneROOF Youth Services (PART 3)
In this third instalment of "The Faces of oneROOF," we're highlighting Sophia Krusky, Brittany Plummer, Madison Bell, Madeline Watkins, Bridget David, and Tunde Akintola.
Faces of oneROOF Youth Services (PART 2)
In this first instalment of "The Faces of oneROOF," we're highlighting Wally Qasemi, Stephanie Martinovic, Xavier Hansen, Adewale Ajibade, Gavin Moore, and Sophia Krusky.
The Faces of oneROOF Youth Services
In this first instalment of "The Faces of oneROOF," we're highlighting Natasha Monteiro, Diane Costa, Alan Dawdy, Kevin Dobing, Courtney McFarlane and Joelle Dagnon.
A Look Inside Our Kitchen
The sharing of food is a vital part of the support system we offer to youth experiencing homelessness or at risk. The kitchen at oneROOF Youth Services is powered by the generosity of our community…
Spring Into Action: Five Ways To Support Us This May
Spring Into Action with these five easy (and fun!) ways to get involved.
Shelter Prevention & Diversion
“Shelter Prevention & Diversion” refers to the strategies used to prevent individuals, particularly youth, from entering emergency shelters or the homelessness system. Learn more about the prevention and diversion services at oneROOF Youth Services.
The Faces of oneROOF Youth Services
By acknowledging the efforts of staff in the social sector, we highlight their invaluable contribution to creating stronger communities. Meet our staff members...
oneROOF Youth Services x Conestoga College
oneROOF Youth Services is proud to partner with Conestoga College, providing paramedic students with a meaningful and impactful placement experience. This collaboration allows students to gain invaluable hands-on experience in community health and social services.
Education Made Easy: 5 Unique Ways To Learn & Unlearn
[REPOST] We gathered a list of unique ways to educate yourself on issues surrounding homelessness. View this list of creators, directors, authors, and artists who are doing it right! Social media, traditional media, and more.
Film Crew at oneROOF Youth Services
In honour of #WorldHomelessnessDay (October 10th, 2024), local media agencies Riptide Creative and Fractured Frames - Crash & Fern Productions came together to help share the mission of oneROOF Youth Services.
Four Unique & Affordable Housing Options
The Shared Living Collective is a group of Waterloo Region organizations each offering unique, affordable housing opportunities.
Farewell To Our CEO
After 19 years of dedicated service, we are saying farewell to our Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Dietrich-Bell. A few words from Sandy...
Youth Voices: Ten Anonymous Stories
[REPOST] The impact of oneROOF Youth Services is best reflected in the lives of those we serve. These are some of their stories…
Youth Homelessness & The Month of June
[REPOST] It has always been clear that certain sub-populations of young people are overrepresented in the youth homelessness population. The month of June prompts us to take a closer look at two of these sub-populations: Indigenous young people and LGBTQ2S+ youth.