Public Events

Hosted by generous members of our community.

These events are generously hosted by local businesses and community partners in support of Youth Week. Each one brings people together to raise awareness and funds for youth experiencing homelessness.

FRIDAY MAY 1ST, 2026

BerryBir & Beans Smoothie Bowl!

We’ve teamed up with BerryBir & Beans to create a special smoothie bowl, and every purchase gives back to oneROOF Youth Services, supporting youth experiencing homelessness in our community. Enjoy one all week long!

SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2026

Tattoo Event: Flash Fundraiser!

Join Black Thorn Tattoo in Cambridge for a flash fundraiser in support of oneROOF Youth Services. Come on by for snacks, music, and their walk-in discounted flash deal. More information coming soon!

sunday MAY 3rd, 2026

Instagram Giveaway!

Head over to our Instagram and enter to win a Day Pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children to The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory.

HOW TO ENTER:
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = extra entry!)
✔️ Follow @oneROOFYouthServices
✔️ Follow @cambridgebutterflyconservatory

That’s it — you’re in! By entering, you’re also helping raise awareness for youth experiencing homelessness in our community. Winner will be announced on Friday, May 8th, 2026.

monday MAY 4th, 2026

An exciting community event is coming soon! Interested in hosting? Contact media@oneROOF.org

 tuesday MAY 5th, 2026

An exciting community event is coming soon! Interested in hosting? Contact media@oneROOF.org

wednesday MAY 6th, 2026

Walk Wednesday: Youth Week Walkathon

Register your class, school, business, church, family, or friend group to walk together and work together to raise funds for oneROOF Youth Services. Walks can done anywhere, anytime on Wednesday, May 6th 2026.

All funds raised go directly to oneROOF Youth Services. Donations are greatly appreciated. Register your team here.

Have questions? Send any inquiries to media@oneroof.org

thursday MAY 7th, 2026

St. Jacobs Farmers Market: LivLush

Visit the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, one of Canada’s largest and most popular year-round farmers’ markets, known for its local vendors, fresh goods, and vibrant community atmosphere. While you’re there, check out the booth of long time supporter, LivLush!

We’re excited to partner with LivLush, a growing local wellness and lifestyle brand with a strong online following, for a special giveback day. LivLush will be donating 15% of all sales from the market to support our programs for youth.

Plates with Purpose: The Boathouse

Join us at The Boathouse to enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner and hear all about what’s happening now at oneROOF Youth Services, and what we are planning for the future. Enjoy an evening in the intimate patio dome overlooking beautiful Victoria Park while helping to support oneROOF Youth Services. Purchase your tickets here.

Private Events

All week long, the youth we serve can choose to participate in specialty programming, hosted by oneROOF Youth Services.

Regular programming will still be available via our LifeLine (Drop-in/Essential Services) department. This additional programming is meant to provide further opportunities for youth to connect with each other, as well as with their community. These events are private; for youth accessing oneROOF Youth Services only.

Friday, may 1st, 2026

Celebrate Spring, Ice Cream Counter

Start Youth Week with a sweet treat. Youth can get creative and build the perfect sundae with all the fixings to celebrate warm weather of spring.

Classic Board Games

Volunteer hosted fun involving classic board games such as Trouble, Uno, Connect 4 and Chess.

saturday, may 2nd, 2026

Sports Challenge with BBQ Lunch

Outside Fun. Youth get to show off their basketball, volleyball and football skills with various challenges.

Vision Board

Youth can create a collage of images, quotes, and affirmations to focus their goals and desires for their future.

Taco Dinner

A youth social meal with all the toppings, thanks to our in-house chef.

sunday, may 3rd, 2026

Story Sunday

A volunteer lead event giving a chance for youth to discuss what they have been reading and get something new to read.

monday, may 4th, 2026

Beauty & Self-Care

Youth can have fun by learning sharing and trying new beauty skills.

Art, Crafts & Snacks

Volunteer lead art workshop where youth can create designs and artwork in a relaxed setting and discuss their art with other youth and what each piece means to them.

tuesday, may 5th, 2026

Field Trip: Youth Rock Climbing

oneROOF Youth Services, Grand River Rocks, and Elliott Coach Lines are proud to offer our youth a rock climbing experience this Youth Week.

Thanks to a generous donation from Grand River Rocks, 10 climbing passes are available, including equipment and orientation. With help from Elliott Coach Lines, we will be transporting youth and staff for a 1pm-3pm climb.

Youth interested in participating should be in touch with Alan or Jared.

wednesday, may 6th, 2026

Walk Wednesday

Youth and staff will join in the Walk Wednesday fundraiser with a oneROOF team of staff and youth walking in our local neighbourhood.

Italian Dinner

A youth social pasta meal with all the extras, thanks to our in-house chef.

thursday, may 7th, 2026

Coffee Social

Next Steps Housing staff will be hosting a relaxed get together for all youth to enjoy coffee, snacks and conversation together.

Block Buster Movie Night

Youth can enjoy an evening with a blockbuster action movie and popcorn

Friday, may 8th, 2026

Field Trip: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Youth and staff will be visiting community partner, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to tour their facility and put our able hands to work! The Food Bank of Waterloo Region welcomes corporate and community groups of all sizes to volunteer at our distribution centre and events. Learn more here.