Together, we can
meet this moment
Every day, over 360,000 Torontonians struggle with food, work, and housing — in a city full of opportunity, this reality should never exist.
There is hope. Together, we have the power to change the story and end poverty in Toronto.
Poverty doesn’t wait – and neither can we
Why we need to Invest in People, and Change the story
Poverty traps far too many Torontonians in daily survival mode. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
We’re working urgently to raise $500,000 by World Hunger day on May 28, 2025 to support life-changing services—because hope can’t be put on hold.
of Regent Park families live in poverty.
rise in food prices since the pandemic.
people rely on foodbanks.
YSM's Care Management:
Toronto's Poverty Solution
1 on 1 Support
Personalized support to overcome barriers.
Housing Support
Access to safe and affordable housing solutions.
Healthcare Access
Connection to medical and mental health services.
Job Training
Career development and employment preparation.
You
Every one of use can help invest in people and change the story.
How it works
A true Toronto poverty solution requires long-term personalized care. At Yonge Street Mission, we don’t just respond to crises; we anticipate it. Providing dedicated Care Managers who act as a gateway to YSM services that can make a lasting difference.
Through one-on-one support and access to essentials like housing, healthcare, job training, and financial aid, we empower people to rebuild their lives.
But it can’t end there. YSM needs people like you to come alongside our struggling neighbours to help them along their journey out of poverty. A combination of customized care provided by YSM, and the support of everyday people coming alongside struggling neighbours helps build resilience, self-confidence and a sense of power that propels a person from surviving to thriving.
Give and get involved today and help YSM continue to provide immediate relief and long term solutions of better mental health, employment readiness, and stable, sustainable futures for Toronto’s most vulnerable.
How Can The People of
Toronto Get Involved?
Sign up for YSM’s hands-on group engagement event, where giving back as a team is both meaningful and fun.
Discover ways that you and your closest friends and neighbours can work together to create a brighter future for generations to come.
Download YSM's Whitepaper
"THE END OF POVERTY: A People-Centred, Evidence-Driven Approach"
Learn how data is informing the work of YSM as we build a city where people, and not poverty thrive.
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Is it that easy to make a difference?
Meet Steve: A story changed
When Steve first walked through Yonge Street Mission’s doors, he was drowning in debt, battling poor health, and struggling with alcohol dependency. His small business had collapsed, and his relationships were hanging by a thread. But everything changed when he formed a supportive relationship with his Care Manager — someone who saw his potential and walked with him, step by step.
Learn more about Steve’s Story, and help individuals like Steve unlock their potential for a brighter future.
Donate now to invest in people and
change the story
Every dollar helps provide both urgent aid and long-term solutions.
