Being homeless, many for the first time, they don't know where to turn. The kids who come to Horizons are confused and afraid. The "thrill" of the street life doesn't last long and the reality usually dissuades even the most adventurous teenager. Being 16, homeless and vulnerable means that many people are able to take advantage of you. Not knowing how to survive, they may turn to prostitution, selling drugs, or even worse to make it on the street.

Horizons attempts to get to these kids before this happens.

At Horizons, we give them more than just a bed out of the cold.more than just a hot meal. Horizons for Youth gives them hope; hope of finding a job, securing housing so that they can become independent members of our community. Hope for a positive future.

When they come to our door, many don't know how to budget, rent an apartment or even cook for themselves. At Horizons for Youth, each resident is assigned a one-on-one Case Worker to support them every step of the way. From here, we teach homeless and at risk youth the life skills they need to be able to live successfully on their own.

The kids who come to Horizons don't have to end up living in alleyways, sleeping on grates or park benches. They're young and vibrant and have so much potential. Together, we have a great opportunity and a responsibility to help them to become the best they can be!

With your help, we can give them something they so desperately need, a safe place with supportive staff to help them get their lives on track.