Fernie Youth Services

What do you know about our Fernie Youth Transition House? 🏡 Our 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 is a semi-independent home preparing young men for adulthood. By providing stable, safe, and reliable housing, we offer these youth a foundation on which to build their futures. ⁠ Our Transition Housing program offers personalized social support while also encouraging increased independence. This helps young, justice-involved men to develop vital skills and work towards a purposeful adulthood.⁠ ⁠ Our young participants attend school, work, employment preparation programs, and other life-skills training without the stress of an unstable home. At the end of their stay, these young men are ready to return and positively contribute to their communities.⁠ ⁠ To find out more about our Transition Housing program and how it helps youth in your community, head to https://lnkd.in/gUj3Heaf #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #torontononprofit #reintegration

Did you hear that our 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 students from Cohort 5 had their graduation this month? 🎧️ What an incredible milestone for all participants⁠! It’s been amazing seeing each and every one of them flourish and dive into the world of music. 🎶 ⁠ We were lucky enough to have a guest speech from community leader Nebiyou Timotewos, Telus scholarship winner at this year's graduation. TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is our major funder, helping to make this life-changing program possible for dozens of youth each year. We'd like to extend our gratitude for all the support from Telus and to Nebiyou and our deepest congratulations to the latest graduating class of the Beat Builders program.⁠ ⁠ To find out more about Beat Builders and how it supports youth, head to our site. 🧡 ➡️ https://fernieyouth.ca ⁠ #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #torontononprofit

Meet Jeff Johnson, Fernie Youth's Chief Executive Officer! 👋 ⁠ In Jeff's words, "𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 “𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣®” 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝. 𝘼𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤."⁠ ⁠ With 20 years in management positions working with children, youth and other vulnerable people, we're beyond grateful for Jeff's exceptional passion and leadership, and we can't thank him enough for his hard work. To meet the rest of the Fernie Youth team, hit the link below! 🧡 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ghkR7XCS #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #torontoyouth #reintegration

Did you know that Canada's youth justice system is separate from the adult system?⁠ ⚖️⁠ ⁠ Under the 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭 (𝐘𝐂𝐉𝐀), youth aged 12 to 17 are treated differently in criminal cases than adults, with different procedures recognizing their unique needs and an emphasis on rehabilitation.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ There are three key principles of the act: ⁠ ⁠ - Holding youth accountable⁠ - Promoting rehabilitation and reintegration⁠ - Preventing crime by addressing the root cause of criminal behaviour⁠ ⁠ Under the YCJA, youth justice interventions reinforce respect for societal values, encourage the repair of harm done, respect ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and gender differences, and respond to the unique needs of Indigenous youth and other young people with special requirements.⁠ ⁠ The YCJA encourages referrals to community-based organizations like Fernie Youth, where youth have the opportunity to transform their lives and grow into purposeful adults who can positively impact their communities.⁠ ⁠ For more information on how we work with justice-involved youth, head to the Fernie Youth site – link below. 🏀 ➡️ https://fernieyouth.ca ⁠ #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #reintegration #youthjusticesystem

Looking for a way to help support youth in your community?⁠ 🧡 ⁠ As the giving season slowly approaches, now is the perfect time to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth in need right here in Scarborough. By making a financial donation, you can be part of something bigger. With every donation, 𝟏𝟎𝟎% of your contribution goes directly towards funding our life-changing programs, ensuring we can continue offering vital resources and personalized support to youth who need it most. Whether it’s a one-time gift or ongoing support, every dollar helps. To find out how to support the work we do at Fernie Youth, head to our site---link below. 🏀 ➡️ https://fernieyouth.ca ⁠ #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #torontononprofit

Recently, the Fernie Works team had the chance to visit the beautiful Rouge Urban National Park on a guided tour with our friends from EcoSpark. EcoSpark has been in operation for 27 years and empowers communities to take a more active role in protecting and sustaining their local environments by connecting students and the community to the natural world. This was an amazing day of exploring the park's forests, creeks, trails, and beaches, reconnecting with nature and learning about local ecology on the way.⁠🌲 ⁠ It was a fantastic day off for our hardworking Fernie Works team! 🙌 Thank you to EcoSpark for providing such an incredible experience for the Fernie Works team! Your dedication to fostering environmental awareness and sustainable practices is truly inspiring. We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with your programs and learn from your expertise. For those interested in discovering more about EcoSpark and the valuable initiatives they offer, be sure to check out their page ➡️ ecospark.ca 🔗 https://fernieyouth.ca ⁠ #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #torontononprofit

Have you heard about our 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲? The Toronto Youth Equity Strategy (TYES) is a community reintegration project working to prevent at-risk young adults from future involvement with the justice system. ⁠👫 ⁠ Participants are matched with a case manager to help them develop skills to address the effects of trauma and violence, enabling them to make strides toward their goals, from education and employment, to housing and transportation, to financial literacy and life skills. ⁠ ⁠ We’ve seen the impact that this program has had on the youth in our community and we’re filled with pride watching them thrive with access to the support they need! Learn more about TYES and how it helps at fernieyouth.ca/tyes 🏀 #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #reintegration

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃⁠ On a day to give thanks, we’d like to thank the amazing staff at FYS but also the loved ones and support systems that lift us up every day. We'd like to thank each and every member of our team---without you and your commitment to Caring Beyond Reason®, we wouldn't be here doing the work that we do at Fernie Youth Services! When we come together, we can make a real difference—supporting and uplifting those in our community who need it most, and helping to build a stronger, safer, and more caring place for all. 🧡 #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #torontononprofit

It was an amazing day celebrating the anniversary of Fernie Youth!⁠ 🧡 ⁠ This George Fernie Day marked our organization’s 60th anniversary, an incredible milestone. After six decades of supporting youth in the Scarborough community and beyond, bettering lives along the way, we couldn’t be prouder. A huge thank you to our staff, youth and friends in the community and the municipal, provincial, and federal governments. Here's to another great year! 🙌 Jennifer McKelvie, Vijay Thanigasalam, Gary Anandasangaree ➡️ https://fernieyouth.ca ⁠ #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #torontononprofit

Today is World Mental Health Day!⁠ 💚🧠 ⁠ We work with justice-involved youth daily, and we understand the massive role that mental health can play in the lives of those in conflict with the law.⁠ ⁠ While research on the link between mental illness and youth justice involvement is ongoing, it's clear that there's a connection. Programs like our Beat Builders Music Therapy offer a place for youth to break the stigma around mental health, particularly for men and people in racialized communities. ⁠ ⁠ By expanding our knowledge, expertise, and compassion about mental health, we can better support youth in need and ensure they get the help they deserve as they work to better themselves.⁠ ⁠ This Mental Health Day, we hope you'll take some time to learn more about the challenges so many Canadian youth face. To learn more about the work we do with youth in our community, head to the Fernie Youth site---link below. 🏀 ➡️ https://fernieyouth.ca ⁠ #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #nonprofitorganization #youthadvocacy #mentalhealthawareness