WRYM'S NOVEMBER 2025 NETLETTER

WRYM’s Season of Giving Returns on December 2nd - Every Dollar Matched!

As we enter the holiday season, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of WRYM’s 2025 Season of Giving Campaign, kicking off on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd!

This annual campaign is one of the most powerful times of the year for our community to come together and make a difference in the lives of young men who are working hard to rebuild their futures.  And this year, your generosity will go twice as far.

Thanks to the incredible support of Capital Power ($10,000) and Don and Maureen Gordon ($5,000), we’re starting this year’s campaign with a $15,000 Matching Fund Pool.  That means that every donation made by 11:59 p.m. on December 31st will be matched dollar-for-dollar, until the matching funds run out.
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Your gift will help us continue to provide safe shelter, life skills, and the guidance young men need to move from homelessness to independence.  Whether it’s $25 or $250, every contribution doubles in impact, and helps us keep changing lives, one young man at a time.

 Give hope. Double your impact. Change a life.

Join us this Giving Tuesday and make your gift count twice before the end of the year.
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Click the link below to donate!

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION

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The Orange Door Project Is Back!

The Orange Door Project campaign has returned! Once again, proceeds from The Home Depot South Windsor (Division Road) location will directly support The Windsor Residence for Young Men.

From now until December 22nd, customers can donate in-store or online to help youth experiencing homelessness build brighter, more stable futures.

Your generosity through this campaign has made a real impact year after year, helping us provide safe housing, life skills training, and a pathway toward independence for young men in our community.

 Click below to donate online and make a difference today!

Together, we’re giving hope, one orange door at a time.

SUPPORT ORANGE DOOR

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WRYM’s 5-Year Strategic Plan Is Here! 

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news, WRYM has officially completed its new 5-Year Strategic Plan!

This plan represents months of collaboration, reflection, and visioning among our staff, Board of Directors, and community partners.  It maps out the bold and compassionate path we’ll take to strengthen our programs, expand our impact, and continue transforming the lives of young men overcoming homelessness in Windsor-Essex.

Our Strategic Plan isn’t just about goals on paper, it’s a roadmap for hope, growth, and lasting change.  From enhancing our Transitional Housing and Aftercare programs to deepening community partnerships and expanding our capacity, this plan sets the stage for an even brighter future.

 We invite you to check out the link below and see where WRYM is headed next!

CHECK IT OUT

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Notice of Annual General Meeting - December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will take place in WRYM’s classroom, 981 Shepherd St. E., Windsor, ON.

Our AGM is an important opportunity to:
Share highlights and outcomes from the past year
Report on our finances and governance
Celebrate the impact of our programs on young men experiencing homelessness
Look ahead to 2026 and beyond

This meeting is open to the public by RSVP.  If you would like to attend, please let our Executive Director, Jason Weinberg, know in advance by emailing [email protected] by December 3rd, 2025 so we can plan seating accordingly.

We hope you’ll join us!

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WRYM’s First-Ever Murder Mystery Dinner Was a Night to Remember!

On Friday, October 17, 2025, WRYM hosted its inaugural Murder Mystery Dinner at the Rockstar Music Hall and Platinum Room, and what an incredible evening it was! Guests stepped into a world of suspense, comedy, and interactive fun, all while supporting a cause that truly changes lives.

Thanks to the generosity of our attendees and supporters, the event generated meaningful support for WRYM’s programs that help young men transition out of homelessness and begin building safe, independent futures.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our event sponsors, Great Beginnings and Mirm Autoworks, whose support made the night possible. We’re also deeply grateful to every participant and volunteer who brought energy, teamwork, and enthusiasm to the experience. It was also a perfect chance for us to celebrate our incredible staff and volunteers, the people who make WRYM’s mission come alive every single day.

 Want to relive the mystery?

Click the link below to check out more photos from the evening on our website!

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