1. Resource Assistance for Youth, Inc. “Providing youth with what they need, on their terms, to better their lives.”

2. Who we serve Marginalized, often homeless youth Up to 29-years-old (predominately 16 –25) Lack of life experience/skills Very little (if any) job experience or rental history Often victims of exploitation Living with mental health and/or addiction issues The “Squegee” Kid

3. Who we are Full service resource centre at 125 Sherbrook St. – West Broadway Programs and services based off the emerging and long-term needs of today’s youth 20+ full-time staff from a variety of backgrounds Harm reduction, youth centric approach with all interactions with youth Kitchen, laundry and showers, Nurse Practitioner’s office clothing/food/hygiene bank

4. Programs and Services Basic Needs: Clothing, laundry, showers, hygiene, food Drop-In: Safe oasis from the street Mental Health: Pre, during and after-support for youth living with mental health Addictions: Pre, during and after-support for youth living with addictions Street Outreach: Bringing resources to individuals on the street, where they are at Pre-Employment Training: Real-world job experience, IDs (SIN, MB Health), Resumes Kitchen Program: Daily hot meals, kitchen training program Life Skills: Workshops, outing, guest speakers

5. Housing Assist youth with finding AND maintaining safe, adequate and affordable housing Very low vacancy rate in Winnipeg– lower for affordable housing RaY Emergency Shelter and Transition (REST): 13 units through MB housing Bed Bug prevention Advocacy

6. Eviction Prevention ●Landlord Relationship (The Package) ●Incentives ●Support(s) ●Communication ●Commitment ●Funding

7. Kerri Scott Housing Manager Resource Assistance for Youth 125 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, MB