05/14/2026
needs our help!
The Windsor Youth Centre is a youth specific program of the Downtown Mission supporting youth ages 16–29 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
By creating a space separate from adult shelter services, the WYC provides young people with support, stability and community during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
The WYC does not receive direct government funding and continues to exist because of the generous support from community members who choose to step up and support at risk youth.
📍1247 Wyandotte St. E.
🕓 Drop-in hours: Monday-Saturday 4PM-9PM
Services include:
🥘 Daily hot meals
🪥 Food, hygiene products & clothing
👕 Laundry services by appointment
🖥️ Computer, internet & printing access
📚 Mini library
📝 Homework help, job applications & intakes
🏠 System navigation, referrals & case management with a focus on housing supports
WYC also offers programs like peer support groups, GSA programming, wellness recovery, emotional regulation groups, recreation activities and family support through Gen WYC for young parents and children.
Their community garden gives opportunities to grow food, learn about nutrition, planting and cooking using ingredients grown on site.
Last Christmas, the WYC even supported over 80 youth through sponsorships, gifts, toys, clothing and household item donations.
If you are able, please consider donating.
Any donations are always appreciated, these are items that are actively needed:
Monetary donations
Hygiene products
Snack foods & canned goods
Season appropriate clothing
Art therapy supplies & games
Household items
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Tim Hortons & McDonald’s gift cards - these gift cards can go a long way for those experiencing homelessness to get access to air conditioned or heated buildings year round.
If you want to support local youth directly, this is one of the places making a real impact in our community.
To learn more about the WYC or Downtown Mission, visit their website or reach out:
[email protected]
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