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.
Youth Reconnect report reveals positive change
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.
Homeless youth given a taste of the season at the Covenant House
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.
Homeless youth prime target for 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.
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.