| From the streets to graduation |
 At 14 years old, he was living with his alcoholic father. In his father's home he became a statistic, one of the 47% of homeless youth who report being physically abused by a family member. By his fifteenth birthday, he had become a Crown Ward and entered the foster care system. In one year... READ ON. He shares a few words following his graduation.  |
| A little haven |
 You would never think that behind the nondescript exterior of the shelter you find this amazing place where young people without a home are made welcome. Once inside, it does not take long to learn that the exterior hides a focussed approach to a new life, to a new beginning. For.. READ MORE from Eddie Alkemade, Step into Our Home participant. Click here to register or learn more about YWS' Step into our Home tour. Next tour date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 6 P.M. |
| What does YWS mean to me? |
 I became involved with Youth Without Shelter through a friend and current board member, Ryan Dzierniejko. In Winter 2010, Ryan went to visit the house to see how he could get involved. Shortly following the visit he told me what a great experience he had at the house and that together he and some of the guys at the house had come up with an idea of entering a team in a recreational basketball league. Ryan wanted some help with the organization and knew that I would be an easy sell. After some informal fundraising and organization, together with a group of eager and talented youth, the YWS Huskies were born. While we didn't win every game we played, we improved throughout the season and by the end... READ MORE from David Beeston,Vice Chair, YWS Board Member. |
