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March 13, 2021

Peter Stockland: God Squad mission to build role models

Peter Stockland: God Squad mission to build role models

For a decade of his 31 years with the Calgary Police Service, Sean Lynn worked with at-risk youth.

Published in Peter Stockland
March 3, 2021

Youth Reconnect report reveals positive change

A recent study shows that Hamilton, Ont.’s Good Shepherd Youth Reconnect is helping to keep kids at risk of homelessness connected with families and their community, and off the streets.

A recent report shows that the Good Shepherd’s Youth Reconnect (YR) program has reduced the number of at-risk Hamilton, Ont., youth accessing shelter and other emergency services.

Published in Youth Speak News
December 24, 2017

Homeless youth given a taste of the season at the Covenant House

Daiana Barboza, a youth worker at Covenant House in Toronto, says the shelter for homeless youth tries to make Christmas as family-like as it can for the youth it serves.

On Christmas Eve, before the presents are handed out, the kids at Covenant House will gather in the chapel, referred to as the sanctuary room at the shelter for homeless youth, to hear the story of Christmas — the birth of the saviour as a homeless refugee.

Published in Canada
June 16, 2017

Homeless youth prime target for trafficking

A recent study by Covenant House International shows an ever-increasing number of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking.

Canada’s homeless youth population is younger and more diverse than their American counterparts, but they are just as vulnerable of becoming trafficking victims.

Published in Canada
November 2, 2016

Cross-country trek behind a shopping cart raises awareness for homeless youth

Joe Roberts behind the shopping cart he is pushing from coast-to-coast to raise awareness of youth homelessness in Canada.

HAMILTON, ONT. – Joe Roberts knows what it’s like to be young and homeless in Canada, which is why is he pushing for change. Literally.

Published in Canada