Touchstone Youth Centre is a 32-bed emergency shelter for 16 to 24-year-old homeless and at-risk youth. In addition to providing safe shelter, we address the many issues facing homeless youth by offering an employment program, housing help, a drop-in centre and an outreach worker.

1991-2011:
20 Years of Helping

August 2011 marks 20 years since we first opened our doors to Toronto's homeless and at-risk youth. Located at 1076 Pape Avenue, just east of Toronto's downtown core, we're staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing food, shelter, counselling, emotional support and a hug for the more than 3,600 youths that need us.

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Documentary

A look inside Touchstone

Young people arrive at Touchstone for a variety of reasons. Over 86% have suffered sexual, psychological or physical abuse in their young lives. More than 90% come from homes experiencing family breakdown.

Some have unsuccessfully tried to survive the intolerable conditions of the streets. Others are mentally challenged.

Some have nowhere else to go.

CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS!

02 June 2012 @ 10 am - Garage Sale

14 June 2012 - 7th Annual Fire and Ice BBQ Fundraiser

*For more details on these events, please check out our EVENTS page!

• Life Skills
• Youth Engagement Model
• Me So Hungry
• Touch of a Goddess
• Stone Edge Challenge
• Dreams Under Construction
• Camping