Horizons for Youth is a shelter for at-risk and homeless youth between the ages of 16-24 years old in Toronto. We provide youth with the support they need to escape from the cycle of poverty and leave the streets behind.
Our Mission
To shelter, prepare and guide homeless and at-risk youth to achieve wellness and become contributing community members
Our Vision
A sharing and growing community where everyone has a home.
Quick Facts
The average length of stay at Horizons for Youth is 3 months
Our average capacity was approximately 99% in 2019
Horizons for Youth offers hundreds of workshops and field trips each year, which help our youth gain the skills they need to live independently
Every year, over 300 volunteers donate their time to Horizons for Youth
Our staff refer clients to many services in the community, including employment agencies, school programs, mental health and wellness services, legal assistance programs and settlement services
Horizons for Youth offers 24 hour intake services, 365 days a year, to ensure that young people in need of a safe place to stay can access one at all times
Horizons for Youth provided shelter, daily meals and programs to 365 youth in 2019
Our agency supported 98 Community Support clients in 2019. These clients previously resided at Horizons for Youth and now live in the community, but still rely on support from our agency
Horizons for Youth served over 40,000 meals and 30,000 snacks last year
In the news
Horizons for Youth's Executive Director, Filomena Williams, is featured in this video created by GlobalNews. This video draws attention to some of the challenges homeless youth face surviving Canada’s winter.