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YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IS A TRAGEDY
Vancouver has a homelessness crisis and nowhere is this more poignant than amongst hundreds of homeless youth who face the harsh reality of life on the streets.
Most are fleeing physical or sexual violence, emotional abuse, or neglect at home. Many have been rejected for their sexual orientation or gender identity. Most require mental health and substance use support.
All of them have experienced trauma. All of them are in pain.
They don't choose homelessness. Unfortunately, it's often a better option than staying in a challenging home environment.
On April 4, our Elevator team will build our understanding of youth homelessness and make a difference by immersing ourselves in their world for 12 hours. We will:
- Experience a youth-led Homelessness Survival Simulator at Directions Youth Services Centre
- Receive Naloxone training
- Spend the night in a sleeping bag on the street
YOUR SUPPORT WILL MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE
We invite you to help us meet our team goal of raising $10,000 towards this important cause. Your gift goes directly to supporting Directions Youth Services to provide what hundreds of homeless youth need: a good meal. A hot shower. A place to wash their clothes. A safe and warm place to sleep. To get off the street and rest, any day of the year. Access to resources, supports and health care. Respect. Non-judgment. Dignity. People who see the possibility in them, so that one day they see it in themselves.
Your support makes a huge difference in the lives of homeless youth in Vancouver. Thank you for your generosity.
Imagine spending 12 days on the
street. What about 12 weeks? Or even 12 months? A Night in the Life
helps build participants understanding of youth homelessness as they
immerse themselves in their world for 12 hours.
Homeless youth in Vancouver face a harsh reality. Directions
Youth Services is aiming to change that by supporting over 1,000 of
Vancouver’s most vulnerable, street-involved youth every year. With
a good meal, hot shower, safe place to sleep, and more, Directions
is caring for youth when they need it most. We need your help so
that we can offer them safe, non-judgemental support to get back on
their feet.
Come together to make a measurable difference. Donate
now or register today.
At a Night in the Life, participants will:
- Experience a youth-led Cardboard Van City Homelessness Survival Simulator at Directions Youth Services Centre
- Receive Naloxone training—a necessity as our city faces the opioid-poisoning crisis
- Spend the night in your sleeping bag on the street and wake up to a hot breakfast prepared by our Directions staff
About Directions Youth Services
Directions Youth Services works with the most vulnerable street youth living with complex mental health issues and addictions. We make a difference for these youth every day. Learn more at directionsyouthservices.ca.
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