You can help us end homelessness for BIPOC youth in Peel Region.
Our work is possible thanks to the generous contributions of our donors who support our mission in the spirit of equity, love, and social justice. We thank you.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY
Your monthly donation can transform lives.
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$8
per month provides rental subsidy for youth every day of the year
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$10
per month provides access to counselling, support services, workshops and other vital resources
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$20
per month provides groceries and basic living essentials to youth each and every month
YOUR GIFT CAN CHANGE LIVES
Your one-time donation can have incredible impact.
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$50
Can provide access to virtual workshops on topics such as financial literacy, tenant rights, self-care, being Black in Canada, and more.
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$100
Can provide a young person with a food hamper or grocery card through our Bare Necessities program for a 1-month of essentials.
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$300
Can provide rental subsidy to help youth overcome the financial obstacles of finding a place to live, and other support for youth and landlords to ensure a safe and positive experience.
BRIDGE BUILDERS
Become a community landlord. Give youth a sense of home.
The Bridge of Hope is a socially innovative approach to preventing youth homelessness. In partnership with community members, we match youth tenants with rooms for rent, helping them to live independently while maintaining a sense of belonging that can only be found in a stable home.
The process is comprehensive and managed by REST Centres end-to-end, from vetting landlords, to mediating the initial tenant-landlord relationship and ongoing practical support. We also provide landlords with sensitivity training, ways to introduce youth into their homes and how to engage with them positively and effectively.
“Recently, we had REST Centres present their Bridge of Hope model to the alliance and we are in agreement that it has the potential to scale and positively impact many young Black youth in Peel region.”
—Peel Alliance To End Homelessness
“There needs to be more information out there with what these youth are dealing with, and more people willing to give them support. I say that people should try renting if they have the space. If it doesn’t work out, you can always back out, but it doesn’t hurt to try it out and see how you can help.”
— Melville, Community Landlord
VOLUNTEER
It takes a community.
We believe that the fight to end youth homelessness is strengthened when the community gets behind it. We welcome the involvement of individuals who share our passion and commitment.
If you have an interest in volunteering, we’d love to hear from you.
Our partners are proof that business can be a force for good.
We work closely with our partners to develop programs that support youth, amplify our mission and create mutual value through media, employee engagement and social enterprise. If you’d like to collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our generous partners for their ongoing support.
