Every young person deserves a safe place to call home and people in their corner.
REST is a Black-led, BIPOC-serving charity providing transitional housing and support services to at-risk and homeless youth in Peel, including youth leaving the foster care system. Our mission: we help raise BIPOC youth out of housing insecurity. Volunteers are the bridge between REST and the wider community, and your time directly helps young people find stable housing.
One Mission, Many Ways to Help
Fundraising: Run or support events, donation drives and outreach campaigns.
Peer-to-peer fundraising: Create a personal fundraising page on CanadaHelps and invite friends, family and coworkers to give.
Standing committees: Join a permanent committee that monitors progress, makes plans and reports on a focus area.
Spread the word: Share REST's stories and campaigns on social media and in your networks.
Current Campaign:
Home for the Holidays 2026
Our goal is $75,000 to fund a home for 10 young people this Christmas. $600 provides a housing subsidy for one youth for a month, giving them a chance to secure employment and make a positive change. The campaign runs on CanadaHelps until January 15.
BE PART OF THE BRIDGE
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Let’s build brighter futures together. Contact us to learn more about volunteering and take the first step toward joining the REST Centres community!