WELCOME TO THE
WINDSOR RESIDENCE FOR yOUNG mEN
The Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM) supports youth ages 16-24 as they leave homelessness behind to build new lives. WRYM provides a supportive functional family atmosphere, delivers individual counselling, and teaches basic life skills. WRYM helps youth experiencing homelessness integrate into the community and reconnect with extended family or independent living, as well as education and employment. We support active citizenship, not dependence, and we follow up with our residents as they become active citizens. We work together to end homelessness.
OUR EVENTS
Join us for our Windsor-Essex Fall 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale from Tuesday, October 1, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ends on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
The draw will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. and the winner will be announced at that time.
One lucky winner will take home 50% of ALL proceeds AND, a minimum prize of $750 is GUARANTEED!
Tickets are on sale from Tuesday, October 1, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ends on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
The draw will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. and the winner will be announced at that time.
One lucky winner will take home 50% of ALL proceeds AND, a minimum prize of $750 is GUARANTEED!
To support of the Windsor Residence for Young Men and the services we offer to youth who are experiencing homelessness.
WRYm'S NETLETTER
announcements
WRYM'S 5TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
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WRYM would like to thank all the sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and donors for making this tournament a truly successful event. Because of your generosity, WRYM was able to raise approximately $19,500 which will go towards supporting young men as they leave homelessness behind to build new lives. It was a gorgeous day out on the course and everyone enjoyed a delicious meal after at Rochester Place Parkside Grille.
Thank you to Rochester Place Golf Club and Resort for their gracious hospitality! |
MEDIA RELEASE
Sept 11, 2024
Sept 11, 2024
YOUTH PROGRAM CELEBRATES $152,800 OTF GRANT FROM ONTARIO GOVERNMENT
Photo (left to right): MPP Andrew Dowie (Windsor-Tecumseh), Trillium Volunteer Tony Francis, WRYM Executive Director Jason Weinberg, and MPP Lisa Gretzky (Windsor-West).
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Windsor, ON – On Wednesday, local MPPs Andrew Dowie and Lisa Gretzky met with the team at The Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM) to hear more about $152,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), which funded crucial services for youth experiencing homelessness over the past two years.
The $152,800 grant allowed WRYM to hire staff to establish a system navigation support and life skill teaching for homeless youth. The project’s goal was to increase a young person’s resiliency and self reliance and help them overcome issues caused by the pandemic. WRYM reports that over 50 homeless youth were assisted in the System Navigation project, with the majority being able to find some form of sustainable housing upon exiting their services. While living at WRYM and participating in the System Navigation project, youth were able to continue their school and employment goals, get connected to services, overcome the “root issues” that contributed to their homelessness, and find permanent housing in the private market or back with family. |
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“I am heartened to see that OTF is yet again supporting an organization dedicated to serving some of the most vulnerable of our community. The WRYM continues to impress me with its invaluable work with youth who identify as male as they leave homelessness behind and rebuild their lives. These youth are often victims of abuse, neglect, or family violence. Some are in recovery from substance use disorders. WRYM provides supports which help them overcome those obstacles to live a fulfilling life. The award of this Resilient Communities Fund grant was well-deserved.”
─ Lisa Gretzky, MPP for Windsor West
“The path to recovery from major setbacks can feel overwhelming and unclear. I’m delighted that the Ontario Trillium Foundation is supporting this investment at the Windsor Residence for Young Men to help accelerate and simplify the new start needed to navigate supports in our community.”
─ Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor—Tecumseh
"It is important to remember that these young men are victims of violence, abuse, and neglect of the worse kind. Over 85% of our clients reported being victims of family violence and abuse last year, and with the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s help we were able to provide these young people with the life-skills, housing, and supports needed to ensure a successful transition into adulthood. WRYM has to be the healthy family they don’t have.”
─ Jason Weinberg, Executive Director, The Windsor Residence for Young Men
About The Windsor Residence for Young Men
The Windsor Residence for Young Men is helping youth overcome homelessness and build new lives by providing Transitional Housing, Aftercare, and Outreach services for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness between the ages 16-24 who identify as male. If you or anyone you know is in need of assistance, you would like to donate or learn more, please see their website, www.wrym.ca.
About the Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested more than $110M into 1,044 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
Organization Contact for Media Inquiries:
Jason Weinberg, Executive Director
The Windsor Residence for Young Men
226 221 8464 – [email protected]
“I am heartened to see that OTF is yet again supporting an organization dedicated to serving some of the most vulnerable of our community. The WRYM continues to impress me with its invaluable work with youth who identify as male as they leave homelessness behind and rebuild their lives. These youth are often victims of abuse, neglect, or family violence. Some are in recovery from substance use disorders. WRYM provides supports which help them overcome those obstacles to live a fulfilling life. The award of this Resilient Communities Fund grant was well-deserved.”
─ Lisa Gretzky, MPP for Windsor West
“The path to recovery from major setbacks can feel overwhelming and unclear. I’m delighted that the Ontario Trillium Foundation is supporting this investment at the Windsor Residence for Young Men to help accelerate and simplify the new start needed to navigate supports in our community.”
─ Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor—Tecumseh
"It is important to remember that these young men are victims of violence, abuse, and neglect of the worse kind. Over 85% of our clients reported being victims of family violence and abuse last year, and with the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s help we were able to provide these young people with the life-skills, housing, and supports needed to ensure a successful transition into adulthood. WRYM has to be the healthy family they don’t have.”
─ Jason Weinberg, Executive Director, The Windsor Residence for Young Men
About The Windsor Residence for Young Men
The Windsor Residence for Young Men is helping youth overcome homelessness and build new lives by providing Transitional Housing, Aftercare, and Outreach services for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness between the ages 16-24 who identify as male. If you or anyone you know is in need of assistance, you would like to donate or learn more, please see their website, www.wrym.ca.
About the Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested more than $110M into 1,044 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
Organization Contact for Media Inquiries:
Jason Weinberg, Executive Director
The Windsor Residence for Young Men
226 221 8464 – [email protected]
WINDSOR RESIDENCE FOR YOUNG MEN AWARDED GRANT
The Windsor Residence for Young Men has been awarded a grant to continue its support.
CTV Windsor’s Stefanie Masotti has more.
Click on the link below to view the video on CTV news.
windsor.ctvnews.ca/video/c2992057-windsor-residence-for-young-men-awarded-grant?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
The Windsor Residence for Young Men has been awarded a grant to continue its support.
CTV Windsor’s Stefanie Masotti has more.
Click on the link below to view the video on CTV news.
windsor.ctvnews.ca/video/c2992057-windsor-residence-for-young-men-awarded-grant?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
"We support youth as they leave homelessness behind to build new lives."
