TOGETHER, WE CAN
END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
For over 25 years, Choices for Youth has been
changing the lives of vulnerable
youth in our community.

we believe everyone has potential
Choices for Youth is committed to building programs, systems, and opportunities that are focused on providing individualized support for young people, celebrating who they are, and working together to unlock their potential to build a brighter future.
Childhood trauma, mental illness, addictions, incarceration, family breakdown, poverty, violence, abuse, and exploitation are the tragic set of common experiences of the over 1500 young people we work with every year.
For these youth, the average age of their first
experience with homelessness is just 16.
Join our community of donors and help us to support over 1,600 young people each year.
Together, these four program areas form the building blocks that young people will use to move toward the future they envision for themselves.
Use the buttons above to explore these four areas in more detail.
At Choices for Youth we see the potential for growth and independence in every young person we serve. We fundamentally believe that with stable housing and an individualized set of supports, every young person we work with we work with can reach their potential.
Our approach encompasses five key pillars:

Harm Reduction

Housing First for Youth

Trauma-Informed &
Recovery-Oriented Practice

Youth Empowerment

Community Partnerships
You have a role to play
Together, we can end youth homelessness.
The first step to change comes with understanding the causes, challenges, and strategies around youth homelessness.
When you shop at one of our social enterprises, you are creating real jobs for youth and helping them move forward.
Whether it's hosting a fundraiser or volunteering at an event, see how you can get involved to make a difference today.
Choices for Youth is proudly supported by a number of community partners: