After 10 years of dedicated service, we are saying farewell to our beloved Fund Developer & Volunteer Coordinator, Bonnie Kropf. We wish her all the best in her next chapter and thank her for her dedication to oneROOF Youth Services.

[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.

[REPOST] Supportive housing is a highly effective strategy that combines affordable housing with intensive coordinated services. Learn more...

[REPOST] oneROOF Youth Services strives to educate the public on youth homelessness, street life and related issues. Join us as we explore 50 facts about youth homelessness, both locally and nationally.

Throughout 2023, we surveyed youth currently utilizing our services to hear their feedback. In this instalment of Youth Voices, we’re sharing what they had to say…

It’s the season of giving! Here’s ten unique ways to support oneROOF Youth Services and help those we serve this holiday season.

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.

[SEASONAL REPOST] It’s important to discuss weather-related injuries and explore the factors that worsen those commonly afflicting the homeless population, such as frostbite and hypothermia.

We’re exploring Statistics Canada’s youth data to better understand the demographic we serve. Take a look at these 20 interesting facts about today’s youth.

Numbers don’t lie. We’re sharing this data to help you understand the services we provide and the need for those services in Waterloo Region.

The impact of oneROOF Youth Services is best reflected in the lives of those we serve. These are some of their stories…

In honour of Pride Month, we’re taken a look at our organization’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

Youth Week is the signature fundraiser of oneROOF Youth Services, made up of a collection of events from Monday, May 1st - Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Check out the events happening this #YouthWeek2023

oneROOF Youth Services strives to educate the public on youth homelessness, street life and related issues. Join us as we explore 50 facts about youth homelessness, both locally and nationally.

The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region have recently released the final round of data from the 2021 Youth Impact Survey. Join us as we explore the data and opinions brought forth by young people in Waterloo Region.

It’s been an incredible year for oneROOF Youth Services. Join us as we reflect back on the year’s accomplishments.

An estimated 150,000 Canadians will be sleeping in shelters, on the street, or in temporary accommodations this Christmas…

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.

Supportive housing is a highly effective strategy that combines affordable housing with intensive coordinated services. Learn more...

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those who have died without stigma, and acknowledge the grief of the families and friends left behind. Here’s five things to remember this International Overdose Awareness Day…