Our impact

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Driving and documenting our fight against chronic poverty

Select statistics representing our impact during our 2022-23 fiscal year, October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023

874

Healthcare appointments addressed for vulnerable youth at our Evergreen Health and Dental Centre.

534

Community members set long-term goals for the first time, while working with a YSM Care Manager.

8,659

Community members supported 

by one or more of YSM’s 

programs and services.

222

Community residents and other partners worked alongside YSM in Community Development initiatives.

14,575

Childcare sessions provided by YSM’s daycare.

66,244

Healthy meals provided for food insecure neighbours.

108

Youth supported by our

HOPE (Helping Offenders on Parole) program.

534

Community members 

who benefitted from our Employment Services.

1,840

Hours of individual mental health counselling provided.

22

Community members connected with safe, secure housing.

10,800

Neighbours in need supported through YSM’s Food Bank.

508

Children and youth participated in Community Literacy Centre classes, workshops and camps.

Giving what
you can

Through the generosity of YSM supporters, more than 30,000 families and individuals are helped each year through classes, programming, meals, and support.