Thank You, Becca
We want to give a huge shout out to Becca McLellan, director of Why Not Youth Centre from 2016-2020. Becca’s roots go deep at Why Not. ...
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The Arts in Healing
At Why Not, many of our youth really love the arts. Whether it’s painting or crafting, or writing lyrics and creating music, the arts...
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Leaders in Training
One of the hallmarks of Why Not’s influence in the lives of youth is our leaders in training (LIT) program. Perhaps nothing brings a...
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Going Deep
This past fall, we started up several “deep groups.” These help kids go to deeper levels of relationship, deeper within themselves,...
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Addressing Childhood Trauma
We see it in their anxiety about new or challenging situations, the anger that simmers just below the surface, difficulty with...
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The Face of Homelessness
Two of our “grown up” friends showed up at Why Not tonight, a bitterly cold evening. Erin gave them each a cup of hot soup. This couple...
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Homelessness is Complicated
“Did you see what’s back here, Sue?” I poked my head out the back door and sighed. My first response- my human response – was to bemoan...
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The Tale of a Christmas Blanket
This past Christmas, thanks to you, every one of our youth received a fuzzy blanket. They all love them, but let me tell you about one...
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A Beautiful Why Not Christmas
Overheard when opening gifts at the Christmas gift give-away: “Is this really for me?” “These are probably the only gifts I will get for...
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Congrats Bryan! Our Newest Citizen!
Remember Mike? (If not, click here to read the full story) Here is his brother Bryan celebrating receiving his Canadian citizenship...
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Nate’s Story: “There’s no progress without mistakes” (One Year Clean)
A year ago, Nate realized that if he continued on the self-destructive path he was on, he would not live to see his 18th birthday. Today...
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You. Are. Amazing.
Do you know that you are wonderful? And so important?? 2020 has given us some real challenges at Why Not. The needs that we deal with...
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