A little bit about Youth One...
Youth One is taking a growing need and addressing it with a very intentional approach. We believe every youth has so much potential, but many grow up without a dedicated community to help them fully realize it and live it out. That's why Youth One provides mentorship based, after school programs and support services for youth ages 11-18. Programs are designed to give students a community of belonging, support and guidance during their most formative years.
In 2014, Youth One launched because of the need for more affordable, quality driven, mentorship based programs supporting youth after school. In North America, 1 in every 3 youth will grow up without a mentor or caring adult in their life. This means many youth are struggling through life without necessary guidance and support during their most formative years. Research tells us when a youth has even ONE positive role model/mentor in their life it dramatically reduces many risk factors such as drug and alcohol abuse, crime rates, mental health issues, drop-out rates etc. For this reason, we are determined to make sure no youth has to figure out life alone. We firmly believe that when youth are supported to live out their full potential, the future health of our community increases.
Since launching, Youth One has supported thousands of individual youth through their middle school and high school years. This has been done through after-school drop in programs, support groups, leadership training, food services, life skill development and more.
Benefits of a place like this
Better Futures.
Drastically improves chances of success in all areas of life.
Better Health.
Builds up healthier homes, schools and communities
Better Lives.
Instills a lifestyle of purpose and hope.
The impact of one caring adult in a teens life
When a youth has just one caring adult who believes in them and supports them it:
✓ Decreases mental health issues
✓ Decreases drug and alcohol abuse
✓ Decreases depression
✓ Decreases chances of criminal activity
✓ Increases chances of graduating
✓ Increases desire to be holistically healthy
✓ Increases hope for the future
✓ Increases chances of a successful career
*Research from 40 Developmental Assets/Research Institute.
A youth centre we wish we had when we were students.
Since 2014, we have given thousands of youth in the community a place to call their 2nd home.
“Love their heart and purpose to engage the youth in a practical life giving way! Youth one is Solid!”
James Rea | Century 21
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Youth One is an innovative, locally grown charity where the founders are passionate and took personal risks to build something they believe in.
Diana Render -MNP
Local. Innovative. Vision Focussed.
We are a locally grown youth centre with a determined vision for large scale impact.
Its all about what’s important to you
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Transparency
We share where your money is going. We strive to keep our admin costs below 10%.
Collaboration
We are always looking to collaborate with people who want to serve youth better in our community.
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