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Breaking Down Barriers: How Social Enterprises Create Pathways to Employment 

Finding a job isn't equally accessible for everyone. For youth experiencing homelessness, barriers like unstable housing, discrimination, gaps in employment history, and limited access to transportation or technology can make securing meaningful work incredibly difficult. Learn how social enterprises are helping break down these barriers by creating paid employment opportunities, building workplace skills, and opening doors to long-term success.

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Understanding 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness: Why Inclusive Services Matter

Did you know that 2SLGBTQ+ youth make up an estimated 25% of the youth homeless population, despite representing only a small percentage of all young people? Discover the unique challenges they face, why inclusive shelters matter, and how organizations can create safer spaces where every youth feels seen, supported, and valued.

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Demystifying Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is often misunderstood, but at its core, it’s about compassion, dignity, and keeping people safe. Learn why this evidence-based approach saves lives, builds trust, and creates pathways to healing for youth and communities alike.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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