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Half a Century of YAY
On July 21, 1976, Youth Assisting Youth was registered and officially incorporated by the provincial government. The original idea for YAY was actually seeded in the early 1970’s
50 Years of Impact!
Youth Assisting Youth will celebrate 50 years of youth to youth peer mentorship this coming July. This is such a meaningful milestone for our organization, and an important moment
A New Chapter for YAY
Youth Assisting Youth has entered a new chapter. After 37 years of long-term leadership, we’re changing and moving forward with clarity, purpose and vision. YAY is now led by Exe
Making a Difference – Global News
Youth Assisting Youth was proud to be featured on Susan Hay’s Making a Difference on Global News this past April, highlighting one of our amazing peer mentor matches, Christian a
The 7th Annual Gil Orbach Joy Scholarship Program
Celebrating Passion. Supporting Purpose. Even the most powerful legacies can be sparked by a single act of kindness, a moment of connection, or a promise to help another. At Youth
Beyond Barriers: A Holistic Model for Youth Mental Health & Development
Complex Challenges for Today’s Youth Youth today are facing a world of unparalleled challenges. From academic pressures and social isolation, to socio-economic barriers and the e
One Gift, Two Miracles: Youth Mentorship that Elevates Mental Health
Make this season one of hope and healing. When choosing where to donate, light up young minds and lives. The reality of youth mental health in Canada today: • 1.5 […]
Team Seneca Navy: A Journey of Growth and Empowerment
Raising Funds and Awareness for Youth Mentoring in the Greater Toronto Area & York Region Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) is excited to announce an amazing partnership with Team Se
Empowering Youth Mental Health: Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Grant
Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) is so fortunate and thankful for our 2022 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Every Moment Matters for a Volunteer Youth Mentor – National Volunteer Week 2024
The world that we live in is often overshadowed by the challenges that we face. But if you look closely, you can see a wave of support that ripples through […]
6th Annual Gil Orbach Joy Scholarship 2024- Recognizing Outstanding Youth Mentors
Scholarship Applications being accepted now through Monday, April 15th! Do you mentor an at-risk or newcomer youth through Youth Assisting Youth’s life-changing program? Are
Transform Lives Through Peer Mentoring – Youth Volunteer Opportunity
Youth Assisting Youth harnesses the power of friendship to create meaningful peer mentoring experiences that change lives across the City of Toronto and York Region. Being a mentor
