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Homeless Demographics
Introduction Youth homelessness is a pressing social issue, with young people facing unique challenges that differ significantly from...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Regular People & What You Can Do
There are various ways in which regular people can help the homeless in their communities. One of the most direct ways is by volunteering...
Power to the Youth Toronto
May 19, 20242 min read


Rural Homelessness
Rural homelessness is less visible than that of urban areas. Those who are homeless in rural areas may live with friends or family, in a...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Dec 23, 20232 min read


Resources for Homeless Youth in Toronto
Resources for Homeless Youth in Toronto Homelessness among youth, not just among those in Toronto but throughout the whole world, is a...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Dec 23, 20232 min read


Youth Homelessness and Mental Health
Youth are those under the age of 25. They do not have a proper, stable, or safe place to reside in or have resources to help them survive...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Dec 23, 20232 min read


Homeless Situation in Toronto
Why is it that a major metropolitan city like Toronto sees over 10, 000 homeless people every night? Research reveals that one of the...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Feb 11, 20232 min read


How Does Winter Affect Homeless People?
Many homeless individuals in Toronto are at risk of harm and death due to the oftentimes destitute housing centers that are provided....
Power to the Youth Toronto
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Youth Homelessness Trends Over the Years - The Stats.
Homelessness is a serious issue affecting millions of students nationwide. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of students experiencing...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Working While Homeless and Its Challenges
Many people who experience homelessness want to be able to work, to support themselves and to get back on their feet. Unfortunately,...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Homelessness & Discrimination in Society
Homelessness is a problem that affects many people in our society. The number of homeless people has increased over the years, and it's...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Organizations Working to Combat Youth Homelessness
Youth Without Shelter (YWS) is a charity offering shelter support for youth in the GTA facing homelessness. It was founded in 1986 and is...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Dec 13, 20223 min read


The consequences that arise from youth homelessness
Mental health issues, drug abuse, criminal activity, and hurdles to education and employment are all repercussions of homelessness for...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Jun 8, 20222 min read


Are homeless shelters really all that accessible?
What are homeless shelters? Homeless shelters are a type of homeless service agency that provides a temporary residence for homeless...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Jun 8, 20223 min read


How the health care system continues to fail the homeless
Our Health Care System, Currently While it is constantly improving, our healthcare system is still flawed in many ways. The health care...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Homelessness and personal hygiene
‘Take care of your body. It’s the only place where you have to live.’ The importance of personal hygiene has been taught to us from a...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Jun 6, 20222 min read


Racism and youth homelessness - the impacts of social inequality on the housing crisis
Racism and inequality play a big role in homelessness. Around a million youth are homeless every year, with the majority of the...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Apr 16, 20222 min read


Does homelessness affect indigenous people disproportionately?
Homelessness in Indigenous people can be traced back to "historical trauma, oppression, racism, and discrimination." 33% of people...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Canada’s plan to combat youth homelessness
Canada has a reputation for being a country that offers great opportunities for its residents. Many people come to Canada in search of a...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Apr 5, 20222 min read


The lack of housing isn't the only worrying problem for those facing homelessness
Homelessness affects thousands of people in Canada and causes serious health implications among the affected. "Homeless people are at...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Mar 7, 20222 min read


What are the impacts of the Toronto housing crisis?
Did you know that Toronto is ranked the sixth most expensive city in the world? Since 2007, the waitlist for social housing has increased...
Power to the Youth Toronto
Mar 7, 20222 min read
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