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.
A Year of Stability, Safety & Hope: What Your Support Made Possible for BIPOC Youth in 2025
See what your support made possible in 2025: rental subsidies, emergency groceries, household starter kits, and stability for BIPOC youth facing homelessness. Every number is a life changed, and your gift helps more young people stay housed and supported.
Five Days to Safety: How REST Helped a Student Get Her Future Back
A Graduation Coach shares how REST helped a homeless student secure housing in just five days; giving her stability, dignity, and the chance to graduate. Discover how your support helps BIPOC youth stay housed, stay in school, and rebuild their futures.
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.
