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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
The 5th Annual Gil Orbach Joy Scholarship Program
A Youth Scholarship Commemorating Passion. Acknowledging Dedication. Most of us enjoy this time of spring blossoms, growth and returning songbirds, and for many it symbolizes new b
Celebrating 2023 National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is important for so many reasons, and at Youth Assisting Youth it signifies and represents something very special, reminding us that our program and organiz
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Given to Youth Assisting Youth to Sustainably Mentor Future Leaders
This grant will be instrumental in empowering YAY’s life-changing impact on at-risk youth and their families across the region. In 2021, Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) received a $6
YAY Move-a-thon 2021
Looking for information on our fitness challenge fundraiser? Head over to our YAY Move-a-thon website to get all the details you’ll need to get moving for mentoring! CL
