Homeless Youth Initiative
Homelessness in the Kitchener Waterloo Region
The Waterloo Initiative in partnership with oneROOF
Our Goal
Our goal is to raise monetary funds and use them to construct care packages which consist of basic essential items such as; water, non-perishable food, PPE equipment, and basic sanitation items. Along with each donation, we will be making brochures that can assist the individuals with information such as helplines, local police departments, and how to stay safe this winter especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The second wave of COVID-19 is here and combined with the harsh Canadian winter, it will make life extremely difficult for the homeless population. Our goal was to raise funds and use them to construct care packages (care package breakdown can be found below). With each $10 we raised we were be able to provide 51 care package to the youth. As oneROOF famously states one youth on the street is one too many. In order to create change, we came together to ensure that we impact as many youths as possible.
Thank You for all your donations!
24.9% of Kitchener-Waterloo households have $40,000 or less after taxes.
23.5% of people in Kitchener-Waterloo are not living in or able to access acceptable housing.
12.2% of people in Kitchener-Waterloo are living below the poverty line
Almost 200 people in downtown Kitchener are living on the street with no access to an emergency shelter.
Our Care Packages Kits
With the funds received from the fundraiser, we will be constructing care packages to be delivered to the homeless shelter. Every $10 in donations we can provide someone in the need with the following:
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3 PPE Mask
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A bottle of hand Sanitizer
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Pair of Gloves
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4 Nutri-Grain Bars
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4 granola bars
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6 water bottles