Our Stories.
Welcome to our blog. We hope the stories and resources you’ll find here will move you to join us in keeping youth off the streets of Peel Region.
Opening Doors: How Your Support Helps REST House Black Youth in Crisis
Discover how REST’s Landlord Engagement team breaks stigma and opens doors for Black youth facing homelessness. Your support provides safe housing, crisis subsidies, and hope for young people who deserve stability and a future.
REST is a small nonprofit. But a giant in its ambition.
Celebrating 10 years of REST: a story of resilience, faith, and building a Black-led organization in the face of giants. Discover how REST has grown from an idea into a lifeline for BIPOC youth, and why your partnership is essential for the next decade of impact.
How REST Helped Me Rebuild My Life: A Giving Tuesday Story
A young mother shares how REST helped her escape abuse, find stability, and reunite with hope. Read her Giving Tuesday story and see how your matched donation can provide safety, housing support, and healing spaces for youth facing homelessness.
