SOY Bowlathon 2018 - Information Guide

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SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH'S

2018

Information Guide

WWW.SOYTORONTO.ORG

WHAT IS SOY?

Supporting Our Youth (SOY) As a program of Sherbourne Health, SOY is an innovative community development program offering holistic support and diverse services to address the complex needs of LGBT2SQ youth aged 14-29 in Toronto.

SOY impacts SOY creates opportunities for youth to build resilience and confidence, improve health knowledge and access community resources through group-based and one-to-one supports.

An inclusive, welcoming community is cultivated through SOY, helping to reduce isolation, improve mental health, and help youth grow skills to take into their adult lives.

SOY groups focus on Homeless and vulnerably housed youth Newcomer youth, including refugees Trans, gender non-binary and gender questioning youth Black, Multi-racial and African/Caribbean youth Interests such as the arts & performance and outdoor activities

Sherbourne Health

Since 2002, Sherbourne provides primary care, chronic disease management, mental health support, health promotion, and outreach.

Our doors are open to everyone, and we focus on clients including members of the LGBT2SQ communities, homeless and under-housed people, and newcomers to Canada.

We direct our efforts to improving health for under-served communities with high quality clinical care and responsive, culturally appropriate community development programs that bring barrier-free services to people in our communities who need it most.

SOY YOUTH STATS ANNUAL

1,663 REFERRALS

youth visits to SOY,

51% are visits to drop-in groups

Of SOY youth, we estimate that 22% are HOMELESS and 78% are at RISK of homelessness

6,389 MEALS

3,602 HOURS

76 HARM REDUCTION

served, includes 2,212 MEALS at the Monday Night Drop-In

133 SOCIAL EVENTS and group outings attended by

2,871 YOUTH

of time contributed by volunteers

made to housing, employment, legal, & community services

kits handed out

25 VOLUNTEER

greeter guardians at SOY's Pride Prom 2.0: The Young and Proud Freedom Dance

10,180 TRANSIT FARES distributed

*Youth stats based on data from April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018

HOW DO DONATIONS TO THE SOY BOWLATHON HELP?

$35

$50

1 youth attends SOY’s Express Program BUILDS RESILIENCE for ONE QUEER NEWCOMER YOUTH to learn how to navigate the Canadian immigration system, provides information on local resources and encourages participation in a shared community.

2 hours of dedicated one-to-one staff support for 1 trans youth

EMPOWERS one trans or gender questioning youth with EDUCATION on transitioning, provides HEALTH INFORMATION, SUPPORT for family and personal issues, and community resources.

0 0 1 $

Employable skills training for 1 LGBT2SQ youth

0 0 5 , 1 $

1 full SOY Monday Night Drop-In session

Provides EMPLOYABLE SKILLS TRAINING, such as Food Handler Certification, for one LGBT2SQ youth, opening up pathways to employment and opportunities.

Meet your team’s $1,500 goal to keep the DROP-IN OPEN FOR ONE NIGHT, providing a safe space for homeless LGBT2SQ youth and those at risk of homelessness to have dinner, support from volunteer mentors, access resources and grow community.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!

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Sponsor a bowler

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Get together with friends, family or co-workers and form a team of up to 8 bowlers. Then… START FUNDRAISING! Each team aims to raise $1,500 in pledges.

SOY youth participate annually in youth teams. If you are unable to attend the Bowlathon, sponsoring a youth is a GREAT WAY to support the event.

Sign up and join a team with your own online fundraising page. Your fundraising page can be personalized and shared with all your friends and family.

ONLINE FUNDRAISING IS SIMPLE AND EASY!

You can help us reach our fundraising goal by donating PRIZES to our draw or by purchasing draw tickets on the day of the event.

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SHARE THE EVENT on Twitter and Facebook and invite your friends online. PRINT OFF the attached poster and encourage your friends and colleagues to SUPPORT SOY.

IMAGINE THE FUTURE

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CELEBRATE 20 YEARS AND BEYOND AT SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH'S

2018

A FUNDRAISER FOR SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH (SOY)

SATURDAY OCT. 20TH • 1:00-4:00 PM NEW LOCATION! THE BALLROOM 145 JOHN ST

Featuring

• 10 pin bowling • Fabulous awards • A draw with incredible prizes • Buffet lunch and cash bar • Meet new people & friends • Fun! Show some spirit for SOY! • Costumes encouraged!

Get involved

• Form or join a team up to 8 players • Aim to raise $1,500 with your team • Start your online fundraising page • Sponsor a youth team • Donate prizes • Invite your friends to donate • Tax receipts for donations $10+

TO JOIN OR DONATE, VISIT OUR EVENT PAGE AT WWW.SOYTORONTO.ORG

ANY QUESTIONS? Email cargiropoulos@sherbourne.on.ca or call 416-324-4100 x 3351