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Homeless Youth in Dufferin County Need Your Help

CHOICES Youth Shelter in Urgent Need of Donations 

CHOICES Youth Shelter is a non-profit organization providing temporary supportive accommodations and services for youth 16-24 years of age who are experiencing homelessness. Since 2001, CHOICES has kept our most vulnerable youth safe while helping them to transition to a brighter future. CHOICES offers the only emergency shelter for youth in Dufferin County. 

COVID-19 Response

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CHOICES has implemented several changes to continue providing a safe environment for youth experiencing homelessness and the hard-working, dedicated frontline staff who support them:

  • Increased operating times and staffing levels to keep the shelter open 24/7 with staff onsite
  • Readjusted accommodations in accordance with Public Health guidance
  • Repurposed space for isolation and quarantine rooms
  • Purchased Personal Protective Equipment for staff
  • Significantly increased cleaning and health-related expenses

We need your help

These changes, while necessary, have further exacerbated our existing funding shortfall as donations have fallen over the last year and puts the shelter’s continued operations in jeopardy. While Dufferin County generously provides significant funding, CHOICES depends on Grants and Community donations for over 50% of our budget. CHOICES is reaching out to our supporters and friends in a special appeal for donations to help us address these challenges. 

How the donations will be used

All proceeds raised go directly to shelter operations such as paying front line staff and purchasing extra protective equipment and supplies, making a positive impact on both residents and staff. 

How you can help

Please donate today to help keep youth experiencing homelessness in Dufferin County safe. Any amount of support would be greatly appreciated. Funds can be donated via our GoFundMe page.GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/choices-youth-shelterThank you to our community, friends and Dufferin County for your continued support.In Gratitude,Choices Board, Staff, Volunteers and Residents.

Thank you,

Althea Casamento

Director

(519) 217-7316

acasamento@choicesyouthshelter.info 

Choices Youth Shelter

59 Townline Orangeville, ON  

L9W 1V5