RAFT - Empowering Our Youth

The RAFT provides shelter and support to homeless and at risk youth in Niagara.

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It's been busy lately for staff and the youth we work with.
For the month of October we helped 13 individuals by diverting them from shelter to more safe environments.
As well as helped 25 individuals move into their new places!

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Meet Andrew-our Brief Family Intervention staff!
The Brief Family Intervention program works within the family dynamic to help keep the family together, and to improve issues in the relationship when it comes to communication styles, and the expectations of all parties involved.

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It’s great to have Luis from ShelterLink in Stratford visiting with Amber to discuss Shelter Diversion & Housing Focused Shelter…working together and sharing knowledge is how we achieve greater reduction in Youth Homelessness it’s starts with Common Ground! ⁦@NiagaraRaft⁩

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Hope everyone had a fantastic first day back to school!!

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In the month of August, Raft shelter Diversion has helped 14 individuals find safe alternatives to shelter. Helping them remain close to their supports and attachments.

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A big congratulations to our participants who won this year’s Manchester Basketball Tournament! Thank you to all of our community partners for helping to make this event a huge success again this year.
https://t.co/N9wyR8mVFW

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RAFT Summer Programs had an amazing time today at Safari Niagara!

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The Raft helped 14 individuals move into their new residences for August! Great job everyone!

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Please take a look at this documentary about our Eternal Routes program. https://t.co/x7VV06KwhL

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Another fun & exciting project for the team! It was great once again to learn new skills and use different tools to get this job completed for our customer. To learn more about our growing program & the services we provide, follow us on Facebook or email [email protected].

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It’s Registration Day for RAFT Summer Programs! Visit the Community House today at Manchester, Rykert, Old Pine Trail and Warden & Waters to register! Looking forward to another great summer!!

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Attachment is the most affordable housing – 80% of diverted youth stay at home with family and friends.

Check out our Shelter Diversion program and Two Years of Shelter Diversion: Learnings and Lessons – https://t.co/66YXcSgIg6

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#OrangeDoorProject is all wrapped up for this year. THANK YOU to the St. Catharines Home Depot store, employees, and customer for supporting not only the Raft, but the youth in our community. @HomeDepotCanada

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This is the last weekend to make donations to @HomeDepotCanada’s #OrangeDoorProject. You can donate online or by donating $2, $5, or $10 at the St. Catharines Home Depot in support of the RAFT before June 26th! https://t.co/g2ZNrLerjU

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The RAFT would like to say a big thank you to all of our participants, staff and supporters who helped make After School Matters a success again this year!

We hope you have a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing everyone back again in September!

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The @HomeDepotCanada #OrangeDoorProject is all about helping prevent and end youth homelessness across Canada. Proceeds raised at the St. Catharines Home Depot will support the RAFT. Donate today: https://t.co/g2ZNrLw2bs

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Remember: When shopping at the St. Catharines Home Depot for your weekend project, you can donate to support youth experiencing homelessness in your community #OrangeDoorProject https://t.co/g2ZNrLerjU

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Vast majority of 12-18 year old’s live at home. This is what affordable housing looks like for youth. The RAFT works with youth and families to secure housing at home. That’s attachment.

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May was a great month! the Raft assisted with 19 move-ins! Great work team, and great work youth!

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The Orange Door Project is here! Donate in support of the RAFT at the St. Catharines Home Depot. You can help by making a donation online or in-store at The Home Depot before June 26th https://t.co/g2ZNrLerjU