WRYM's November 2024 Netletter

​Honouring Remembrance Day: A Time to Reflect and Appreciate

This Remembrance Day, The Windsor Residence for Young Men takes a moment to honour and reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans and their families in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting the values we hold dear serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of community, resilience, and support.

As an organization dedicated to helping young men rebuild their lives, we are inspired by the bravery of those who have served and continue to serve. This month, we are reminded of the importance of standing together to support each other, especially during times of hardship.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans who are part of our community. Your strength and service are an inspiration to us all, and we are proud to honour your legacy.

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices that have shaped our nation and recommit ourselves to supporting those who need it most.

Lest we forget.

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​See What "the guys" Have to Say About WRYM

Each of the youth who come into our Transitional Housing Program are asked to complete a "Discharge Survey" when they are moving out in order to provide feedback about their experience.

Below, are some direct quotes from residents who have moved out over the last year:

"WRYM is the place I feel most respected. The Youth Independence Program opened my eyes to things in my life and boosted my self confidence" - 19 year-old who left to independent living

"The thing I found most beneficial was employment assistance, as searching before WRYM was difficult" - 19 year-old who left to independent living

"What I found most beneficial was staff support, being independent, building positive relationships and guidance from the counselor" - 20 year-old who left to University

"The Youth Independence Program was good. It gave me something meaningful to do" - 21 year-old who moved into independent living

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​Season of Giving: Double Your Impact This Holiday Season! 

This holiday season, you can make twice the difference for young men facing homelessness. From December 4th to December 31st, 2024, every donation to The Windsor Residence for Young Men will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $25,000, thanks to a generous pledge from Capital Power ($10,000) and the Basilian Father's of Sandwich Ontario ($15,000).

Your contribution will help provide critical services like safe housing, mentorship, mental health support, and life-skills training for young men in need. With your support, we can help these young men build brighter futures.

How you can help:
Donate online using the button below, and your gift will be matched and/or help
spread the word and encourage others to join the cause.

Let’s come together to make this a Season of Giving to remember. Your generosity can change lives.

Don’t miss out—donate between December 4th and 31st and DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

DONATE

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Photo (left to right): Martin Hoftgardner - Marketing & Operations Specialist, MCCCU; Sonia Lenhardt - Manager, MCCCU; Colin Lewis - Regional Director Credit Union Services, Equitable Bank and Concentra; Ian MacIsaac, Vice President, The Windsor Residence for Young Men; Jason Weinberg - Executive Director, The Windsor Residence for Young Men; and, Robert Griffith, CEO, MCCCU

​We Won 1 of 10 Canada-Wide Grants from Equitable Bank and Concentra!

Thanks to Motor City Community Credit Union, who championed WRYM with an application to Equitable Bank and Concentra's national "Empowering Your Community" grant stream, we are proud to announce that we have received $10,000 of funding for our Youth Independence Program!

This means we can provide 6 months (or 2 semesters) worth of life-skill teaching to youth experiencing homelessness, in our nationally recognized Youth Independence Program! 

We cannot emphasize enough what it means to have local institutions like Motor City Community Credit Union advocate for WRYM with national partners like Equitable Bank and Concentra, and how important these lessons are to the youth we assist.

Check out more information below from Biz X Magazine!

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