WRYM'S MARCH 2023 NETLETTER

​A Rough Night Out with Good People
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​Thank you to our brave and dedicated volunteers who came to our Rough Night Out fundraiser in order to raise funds and awareness for youth experiencing homelessness. It was a cold and long night, but the company and camaraderie helped keep everyone warm. We are so amazed to share that our small group of participants raised over $5,100, which will go directly to funding programs at the Windsor Residence for Young Men.  Attached is a photo of some of these amazing individuals!

Thank you Ontario Trillium Foundation for your $89,500 Investment

Starting April 15, 2022, WRYM began a 12 month project to adapt and rebuild our Aftercare program in order to respond to client needs that were intensified due to the pandemic and its psychosocial impacts.  Last Friday, (February 24, 2023), we were pleased to host a recognition event here at WRYM, in order to update the community and our stakeholders on the project and the impacts we have made so far.  In our first 10 months of operations, we have supported 102 youth in their efforts to maintain housing and well being, with over 2,000 different individual supports provided.  If you would like to learn more about this work and our partnership with OTF, please see the news article below:

https://blackburnnews.com/windsor/windsor-news/2023/02/26/89k-grant-used-help-young-men-windsor-essex-housing-retention/

Want to Help Decide Who Makes Windsor-Essex's Best Burger?

Until March 31st, you can purchase a "Burger Battle Passport" for just $20, to get "buy one get one free" burger/fry coupons from a variety of Windsor-Essex's most prominent burger restaurants.  Your passport also gives you the opportunity to vote on who makes the best burger! Proceeds of the event will go to The Welcome Center and The Windsor Residence for Young Men.  Thank you to the Rotary Club of Windsor for putting on such a deliciously exciting event, and being a partner of WRYM.  Please see the attached flyer for more information!

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​Without you, there is no WRYM.  Thank you for being a partner, supporter, friend, and champion of youth experiencing homelessness.

With appreciation,

- Jason