Every year, thousands of youth experience homelessness and sex trafficking in Canada.
Covenant House provides a safe space for youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk.
Over the last decade, we've seen a change in the GTA. We are now seeing more young people stay at shelters like Covenant House for longer periods of time than previously. This is due to the fact that these teens now face more complicated issues, such as abuse, neglect and family breakdown, more youth struggle with mental health, finding affordable housing and getting stable, meaningful jobs.
Homelessness or trafficking can happen to anyone. However, young people who face added barriers because of disability, sexuality or racial identity are often over-represented. And 59 percent of youth at Covenant House are from average and upper-income households. For them, the street appeared a safer option than staying at home.
These youth are some of the most vulnerable and some of the most resilient.
With the right opportunities, they can build a better future.
Toronto Pho has chosen to do our FREE PHO give-away in a more meaningful manner this year and will donate hot meals on Christmas Eve to the Covenant House.
For every $5 you contribute, we will add another $10 to make it a complete meal. Last year we gave away almost 1000 bowls of Pho this year we aim to do the same!
Help us pay it to forward this holiday season.
To donate, click our GOFUNDME link: https://gofund.me/de2597c3
- The Toronto Pho Family
