OUR PROGRAMS
The Windsor Residence for Young Men ends homelessness for young men 16 – 24 years of age. WRYM averages more than 40 admissions with a 90% success rate, with approximately one third returning to family and two thirds going on to independent living appropriate to their needs, with aftercare support continuing for all. More than half stay in or return to school and one third find employment while with us.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
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The Transitional Housing Program provides a supportive functional family, often the only family “our guys” have ever known with staff who are real men and women in the roles of older siblings or aunts and uncles. They deliver individual counselling while teaching basic life skills which include hygiene, food acquisition and preparation, social responsibility, work ethic, accessing existing services in our community, and aftercare. After our guys have returned to extended family or moved to community programs or independent living, we continue to assist them in times of crisis, even inviting them back “home” again if necessary – as any good parent would. They walk with the knowledge that they can truly live on their own, with the confidence that “we have their back”.
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YOUTH INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
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(Currently suspended due to COVID restrictions) The Youth Independence Program is a classroom-based curriculum that will teach life skills to youth aged 16 – 24, regardless of gender, who wish to become self-reliant, gain a secondary school credit, and receive educational guidance, optional entry into paid employment training, and referrals to community support. The students will attend a two-hour class five days a week for three months. Registration is free. The 60 lessons include how to budget money, plan meals, and access health care and job training. There is enough space for 20 students and the unique design of the program allows a student to jump in at any time.
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KID NEXT DOOR PROGRAM
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(Currently suspended due to COVID restrictions) The Kid Next Door Program provides a practical learning experience based on social responsibility – not entitlement - and budgeting. All funds earned are for the guys to keep for themselves. If you could use some help around the house, please email executivedirector@wrym.ca
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TOURS & TALKS PROGRAM
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(Currently suspended due to COVID restrictions) The Executive Director, Jason Weinberg, normally conducts Tours & Talks on Wednesdays from 1:00PM to 3:00PM to see the residence and answer any questions you might have. These tours are by appointment only and are limited to 1 – 4 people. If you are interested in booking a tour, please contact the Executive Director at executivedirector@wrym.ca.
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Windsor Residence for Young Men Statistics for 2020
"We help young men to overcome homelessness and build new lives"
