THE SAY INITIATIVE

SAY Youth #005

TVO ILC Courses

Cost: $120
Category: Education
Timeline: Fall 2026/Winter 2027

Youth Description:

This youth is looking to obtain their OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) by taking courses through TVO ILC (the Independent Learning Center). Each course is $40, and this youth’s goal is to take 7 courses. They have 4 courses covered so far, but they are looking to take 3 more.

Opportunity:

By sponsoring this youth, you would help them obtain their OSSD by taking 3 additional courses at TVO ILC.

Sponsor Youth #005

SAY Youth #006

First Aid & CPR Training

Cost: $155
Category: Earning a certification
Timeline: Fall 2026

Youth Description:

This youth is currently employed in our Change4Change employment program. Due to illness, they missed the First Aid & CPR training day and hope to obtain this certification for future employment opportunities.

Opportunity:

By sponsoring this youth, you would help them obtain their First Aid & CPR certification, which would support their search for employment and post-secondary endeavours.

Sponsor Youth #006

Sponsor A Youth

What is SAY?

At oneROOF Youth Services, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to move forward—toward stability, independence, and a future they’re proud of.

SAY (Sponsor A Youth) is a unique giving initiative that connects donors directly to meaningful, real-life opportunities for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Instead of general donations, SAY allows you to fund a specific goal for a specific young person—creating immediate, tangible impact.

What You’re Supporting:

SAY removed bariers by supporting practical, achievable steps that can change the course of a young person’s life.

  • Job training or certification programs

  • Course or exam fees

  • Workplace essentials (like uniforms or PPE)

  • Transportation to employment or training

  • Tools or materials needed to start working

How It Works:

1. Youth Are Nominated: Our frontline staff identify youth who are ready to take the next step and would benefit from short-term financial support.

2. Opportunities Are Shared: Approved opportunities are posted anonymously above, outlining the goal and funding needed.

3. You Choose Who to Support: Browse available opportunities and sponsor one that resonates with you.

4. We Make It Happen: Our team ensures funds are used exactly as intended—purchasing the course, equipment, or training directly.

5. You See the Impact: We share updates so you can see the difference you made.

SAY vs. General Donations

Sponsor A Youth: Directly fund a specific opportunity for a young person. Support here is tied to a clear, achievable goal that you’re one-time donation makes possible.

General Donations: Provide flexible funding that supports the broader needs of youth across our programs, allowing us to respond urgent and important needs as they arise.

Both make a difference! SAY creates targeted impact, while general donations help us continue our day-to-day work.

SAY Candidates