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THE TEAM

Dagma Koyi (Founder)

Dagma Koyi has over ten years of experience working with at risk youth. She is a professional

with a Bachelor degree in Social Work and a Certificate of Training in Crisis Intervention and

Clinical Traumatology. Dagma is also in the process of completing a Master’s degree in

Counselling with a specialization in Family Therapy. Dagma has both front line and supervisory

experience in the not-for- profit sector. Dagma’s passion and drive for the homeless population

has driven her to birth REST Centre

Board of Directors

Clarence Wallace (Chair)

Karly -Anna O Brien

Michael Amanfi

Stephen Cryne

Advisory Board

Robson Alberoni

Dr Ben Mempah

Dr Marylin Morris

Youth Council

Romaine Redman

Shalom Adeyemo

Nick Beckett

Shannia Lewis

Victoria Mohammed

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Staff

Jacqui Henry

Through R.E.S.T., homeless youth in our community are learning how to "REST"!

DID YOU KNOW?

• Almost one-third of Canada’s homeless population is 16-24 years old.

• In Toronto, estimates range from 900 to 2,000 nightly — far more than can be accommodated by the 489 beds in youth shelters.

• 43% of youth experiencing homelessness were in foster care or group homes.

• Research indicates that foster youth tend to fare poorly in a number of domains in the transition to adulthood, and the shift to independent living may be particularly challenging.

Youth with experience in the

criminal justice system: Access to stable housing can be a key factor in success. Adequate housing and outside supports (employment, financial help) are too often unavailable.

Indigenous youth: History of colonization and cultural discrimination. Indigenous youth are overrepresented in homeless populations.

A majority of homeless youth face mental health challenges. This adds additional risks and obstacles to an already difficult experience.

Newcomer youth: Cultural isolation, language barriers, employment setbacks, family tension and stress –newcomer youth face a number of hurdles.

Youth fleeing violence and abuse in their households: Abuse in the home has pushed 61% of young females onto the streets.

Stand with us today in the fight to end youth homelessness