Our Invest in Citizenship Campaign ends on Canada Day!  To date, we have matched $8,209 of the $10,000 pledge, bringing the total amount of funds raised to $16,418.

"True patriot love, in all of us command.  With glowing hearts we see thee rise", are words we often sing, but do not always examine.  To us, these words mean that there is a responsibility upon each individual to build a community where all citizens can thrive.  Only then can we rise as a community.

Help us turn impressionable youth into active citizens that contribute to our community by making your donation before July 2nd, 2024.

Don't miss a chance for your donation to be doubled!

To "match", simply click on the button below or mail your cheques to the residence before
July 1st, 2024.

Please note:  In-kind donations for other purposes are not eligible for "match".

The Home Depot Orange Door Project fundraising campaign is taking place until
Sunday, July 7th, 2024!

The Division Rd. Home Depot has selected WRYM to be the charitable recipient of all proceeds they raise throughout the campaign.

We will be present from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Saturday left in the campaign to share about WRYM and this amazing partnership!  Come look for us by the main checkouts at the Division Rd. store, and you can be entered into a draw to win a brand new "shop vac",
​simply for stopping by.  

To make a secure, online donation head over to http://orangedoorproject.ca/ or make a donation of $2, $5, or $10 in-store at the checkout of the Division Rd. Home Depot store and give homeless youth in your community the housing, support, and hope they need to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

 June is Canadian Citizenship Month at the Windsor Residence for Young Men.

This year an anonymous donor has pledged $10,000 to match your donations during the month of June, ending on Canada Day.  This means you can double the impact of your donation until Canada Day or until the matching funds are gone!

Our founders established WRYM with a commitment to produce productive citizens from impressionable but homeless young men who might otherwise become desperate adults draining on our community resources, involved in crime, addictions, violence (domestic, chauvinistic, and otherwise), and dependent on social assistance.  We do this by modelling a healthy family, sometimes the only family "our guys" have ever known, with respect for all, including oneself.

We invest your donations in "our guys" future; but, they have apply for admission and establish that they want to change their plight.  WRYM is not a shelter to attend for a bed and a meal; rather, its program works like a scholarship, sponsoring those who want to learn basic life skills while staying in school or employment, if not seeking to do so.

In other words, "our guys" must give to get - that's citizenship. 

Consequently, our community also has to give to get productive citizens from homeless youth whose prospects only get worse the longer they are on the street.

Note:  Existing monthly donations, in-kind, and donations for other purposes, are not eligible for "match".  To "match", you can click on the square below or mail your cheques to the residence before July 1st.

​At WRYM, nothing is more symbolic of someone rebuilding their life than when they leave us for College or University. The contrast between poverty/homelessness and post-secondary education is powerful enough that even our most experienced staff can feel emotional when it happens.

Please see the story below and learn how Roland was able to exit homelessness to become an active citizen in our community.

Roland grew up with divorced parents and lived with his mother all his life. In 2021, when Roland was just 17 years old, his mother tragically passed away. Without another option, Roland moved in with his father and stepmother, where the relationship was already strained.

The loss of his mother and the environment in his new home was more than Roland and his family could manage. These issues combined with Roland's grief and trauma led to a situation where Roland had nowhere to live and was considering sleeping on a bench or if necessary, going to a shelter.

It was at this point Roland got in touch with us and moved into WRYM.

Over 12 months at WRYM, Roland received counselling, structure, life-skills, and support. With those tools, he graduated high school and was accepted to University. We were even able to test Roland's readiness in our semi-independent apartment, where he thrived with increasing independence.

Recently, Roland moved out, into student housing, where he is in University and studying to be an accountant.

You don't need to be an accountant to do this math! Because of your investment and the amazing work of our team, Roland was able to move past the death of his mother and subsequent homelessness and rebuild his life to become a productive/valuable citizen in our community.
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Tickets are on sale until Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Our 2nd Annual 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser is to support the Windsor Residence for Young Men and the services we offer to youth experiencing homelessness.

This year, one lucky winner will take home 50% of ALL proceeds AND, a minimum prize of $500 is GUARANTEED!

The draw will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.  The winner will be announced on the same day.

Simply click on the button below to purchase your electronic tickets, to learn more about WRYM, and to read the Rules of Play.

Supporter - $25
Feed 5 homeless youth with meals and snacks for 24 hours.

Superhero - $500
Give 5 homeless youth 24 hours of safety and housing at WRYM

Until the end of March 2024, create a new monthly gift of $20 or more in support of The Windsor Residence for Young Men through Canada Helps, and Canada Helps will make a one-time extra $20 donation to our charity!

Looking for more information?  Just click on the button below to learn how you can "Make it Monthly" in support of homeless youth and The Windsor Residence for Young Men.

We are blessed to have an amazing group of volunteers who help us with everything from maintenance to fundraising; BUT we can still use your help!

Whether you are simply handy around the house; interested in helping at events; or are someone who has skills or experience in leadership/governance, there is a place for you to help at WRYM.  Our volunteers make a difference!

​Please click on the link below for more information.

We are thrilled to announce that WRYM's Rough Night Out 2024 raised approximately $6,000, due to a brave an growing group of participants!

From one of our Past-Presidents to Past-Residents, and even an energetic group of St. Clair College students, we were amazed at the support of those who spent the night outside in support of homeless youth.

​Click below for more information and photos!

​Want to learn more about the type of youth WRYM helps or the results we achieve?  Check out our recently published 2023 statistics below (spoiler alert – our programs work!)